NATYA IDOL
NATYA IDOL is a platform to showcase, talents of young Indian Classical dancers. This is purely for education purpose only. Our aim is to promote healthy competition among students, and inspire them to walk towards the pursuit of perfection. There are ups and downs, wins and losses, happiness and sad moments in this competition, just like life. But, it teaches what it needs to a successful in life. It teaches the patience, perseverance, humility and dedication as needed for the path of perfection.
We encourage every competitor to get into the process of practicing the art of dancing with dedication and humbleness. There is an unimaginable happiness for trying to be perfect. If one attains such perfection, they will bring pure joy to everyone who watches them. Attaining perfection in Indian classical dance is difficult, because it demands a disciplined ways to learn, live and practice. Those who have walked this road are highly successful. This competition will help you get there by giving one performance opportunity at a time.
We welcome everyone to take up the challenge to perform in Natya Idol competition and win recognition and respect. Everyone will be a winner here. Whether you get a prize or not, you will be really getting an opportunity to achieve perfection through your own preparations for the competition. This is also a great opportunity to get valuable feedback on your dancing skill from great minds of the dance field.
Regional Competitions
Regional Dates
Atlanta - Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Chinmaya Gurukula Auditorium, 4980 Pittman Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
Chicago - Sunday, March 17, 2024 - Acharya Arts Academy, 4222 Meridian Pkwy Suit 104, Aurora, IL 60504
Baltimore/Washington DC - Saturday, March 23, 2024 -SSVT Auditorium, 6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
Dallas - Sunday, March 24, 2024 - Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074
Seattle - Sunday, March 31, 2024 - Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W Main St, Monroe, WA 98272
St. Louis - Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Just dancing Performing Space, 236 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021
Finals
Saturday April 27th - 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm, 27th - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Venue: - Clayton High School Auditorium, #1 Mark Twain Circle, St. Louis, 63105
We wish every participant our best wishes. We will see you all on the stage.
Good luck.
NATYA TEAM
Please note: All audience must have a festival ticket to watch the show. The competition is free to watch
Competitions are held in
egional Dates
Atlanta - Saturday, March 9, 2024 - Chinamayananda Auditorium, 4980 Pittman Rd, Cumming, GA 30040
Chicago - Sunday, March 17, 2024 - Acharya Arts Academy, 4222 Meridian Pkwy Suit 104, Aurora, IL 60504
Baltimore/Washington - Saturday, March 23, 2024 -SSVT Auditorium, 6905 Cipriano Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
Dallas - Sunday, March 24, 2024 - Cox Playhouse, 1517 H Ave, Plano, TX 75074
Seattle - Sunday, March 31, 2024 - Wagner Performing Arts Center, 639 W Main St, Monroe, WA 98272
St. Louis - Sunday, April 14, 2024 - Just dancing Performing Space, 236 Old Meramec Station Road, Manchester, MO 63021
It will be conducted in 6 cities
Atlanta Saturday, March 9, 2024
Chicago Sunday, March 17, 2024
New Jersey Saturday, March 23, 2024
Dallas Sunday, March 24, 2024
Seattle Sunday, March 31, 2024
St. Louis Sunday, April 14, 2024
Cut-off Age will be decided based on the previous day of the competition. For example - In 2023, it would be April 07th 2023, because the competition is on April 07, 2023.
Following are the time limits for each groups.
Junior (8-11 years): 5 minutes maximum
Intermediate (12-15): 7 minutes maximum
Advanced (16- 21): 10 minutes maximum.
Adults (22 & Above): 10 minutes maximum.
Group - Junior (8-11 years): 5 minutes maximum
Group - Seniors (12 & Above): 7 minutes maximum
