Chitharai Thirunaal 2024
Event Rules
BEFORE THE EVENT
Registration
- Choreographers, Click here to send in your team's registrations.
- If you new, looking for team Click here to register. We will try to find a team for you.
Planning your program
- The participation in our platform's stage activities is contingent upon obtaining membership, which we highly recommend for all individuals wishing to showcase their talents. Membership automatically grants privileges for engagement in stage-related events and opportunities.
- Each team must have a minimum of four participants registered.
- Dance
- Groups consisting of 4 to 8 participants are allowed to perform for a maximum duration of 6 minutes.
- Groups with a participant count of 9 or more are permitted to perform for a maximum duration of 8 minutes.
- Skit / Drama – 10 minutes duration
- Participation is limited to 1 program per event for 1 participant.
- There is no restriction on number of performances by 1 choreographer as long the performances have unique set of participants in each team.
- In an effort to encourage diverse artistic expressions and accommodate participants with multifaceted talents, we have established exceptions regarding participation in more than one performance. Participants are granted the opportunity to engage in a second performance, provided it falls under the category of Arts. The specified performances eligible for this exception include:
Note: It is important to note that, despite engaging in multiple performances, each participant will be eligible to receive only one award, acknowledging their overall contribution to the event.
- For skits involving participants acting out dialogues, please ensure that all dialogues are pre-recorded. Live dialog delivery performances are not permitted.
- Choreographers are encouraged to introduce their teams using their own creative and innovative methods. Alternatively, the MC will handle team introductions if necessary.
- Please be prepared to share your track on or before March 28th, 2024 to theboardmembers@iowatamilassociation.org
- The dates for the stage rehearsal will be communicated to registered Choreographers shortly.
- We prefer that the majority of the performance's songs and dialogues be in the Tamil language to enhance the environment and reflect our native culture.
DURING THE EVENT
Check-in & Start time
- Choreographers & Participants
- All participants in the team must complete the check-in process by 1:30 pm.
- Any delays in check-in will lead to their team performance being rescheduled to the end of the event.
- The first program of the event will commence promptly at 2:30 PM, regardless of the audience's arrival. ITA will notify everyone of this via email. ITA requests the assistance of choreographers in encouraging their team's families to arrive punctually.
Event Plan
- The order of performance will be determined based on various factors, including the age of the children and other logistical considerations.
- There will be a 20-minute break during the event. We kindly request assistance and support from team choreographers to ensure that their teams and parents return to the auditorium promptly. ITA will make the necessary arrangements to facilitate everyone's return.
- Each individual team is responsible for clearing the stage after their performance.
Green Room
- Access to the Green Room will be restricted to participants, the Choreographer, and the Coordinator only.
- No food or beverages, including water, will be permitted inside the Green Room.
- Choreographers are kindly requested to supervise children at all times while they are in the Green Room.
- Teams may enter the room 15 minutes before their scheduled program. The specific timeslots will be communicated closer to the event day.
- The Choreographers and Coordinators are responsible for all the props and materials used by their respective teams, including proper disposal after the performance.
- If you have any exceptional needs, please feel free to email us in advance at theboardmembers@iowatamilassociation.org