Cultural Performance registration is closed.
RIA is evaluating entries and will share its decision by August 11.

RIA Diwali : Cultural Rules and Criteria

Category

Criteria

Comments

Under 12

·         ALL participants must be between 5 to 12 years of age.

·         Must have a minimum of 8 participants.

Max 6 performances planned in this category.  

Over 12

·         ALL participants must be aged 12+.

·         Must have a minimum of 6 participants

This category is meant for teens and adults.

Max 4 performances planned for this category.

Mixed

·         Mixed aged participants i.e., aged above 5

·         Must have at least 2 participants that are aged 12+.

·         Must have a minimum of 8 participants.

Max 2 performances planned for this category.

Note:

1.       In case we have more than 12 eligible entries, preference will be given to those teams that are performing on the theme of Diwali.

2.       RIA may change the mix between categories.
    • All participants must be 5 years or older.

    • Max duration is 5 minutes per item including setup – performance max 4 minutes, at least 1 min setup

    • Each performance must have a minimum of 8 participants. This has been increased from 6 to ensure we have opportunity for more participants given we have limited # of performances.

    • Participants can ONLY take part in one item including Ramayana.

    • At least 80% of the participants must be RR or RRE residents.

    • Choreographer can be from outside RR/RRE.

    • Entries will be accepted as per the CRITERIA defined below. Entries are not accepted on first come first serve basis but will be evaluated against the criteria in the order received i.e., teams meeting the criteria will be given preference in the order their entries are received.

    • Registration will open on Monday 4th August at 10 AM PST. We share the link for online registration form on RIA Facebook page and on this page. 

    • Registration will remain open until 8th August 8 PM (08/08/08) or until we receive 12 complete entries, whichever is earlier. 

    • Incomplete entries will be summarily rejected.

    • RIA will inform the successful teams by 11TH August.

    • Changes in participants is highly discouraged. However change may be allowed by RIA on a case by case basis. There can be ONLY 3 changes allowed in the list of participants.

    • Stage rehearsal will be mandatory. Date for stage rehearsal will be announced later.

    • Ticket purchase REQUIRED for all participants.

    • Choreographer MUST purchase ticket for their team and get reimbursed by the participants.

    • Choreographer will be given one complimentary ticket.

    • Choreographer need to be the sole point of contact for all communication. All communication for the team need to be routed through the choreographer.

    • Participants’ family tickets need to be purchased by the family while the ticket sale is open. Once ticket sale is closed, no additional tickets will be issued. Therefore please make sure you are purchasing the tickets as soon as they are available.

    • RIA’s decision is final and binding.
    • Questions? Please Contact RIA Cultural Team