Promotion of Patriotism/National Integration/Communal Harmony - Interschool Choreographic Dance Competition

Description
The scheme "Promotion of Patriotism/National Integration/Communal Harmony - Interschool Choreographic Dance Competition" was launched by the Tiatr Academy under the Art, Culture and Museums Department, Government of Goa. The scheme aims to inculcate values of patriotism, national integration, and communal harmony in children through an inter-school competition of choreographic dancing on Konkani songs focused on these themes. The scheme provides monetary prizes ranging from ₹3,000/- to ₹10,000/- along with mementos and certificates for winners, and traveling allowances ranging from ₹2,000/- to ₹4,000/- based on distance traveled by participating groups. The applicant must be an educational institution with a dance group consisting of not less than 6 or more than 10 dancers and must perform on only one patriotic song in Konkani. The scheme is implemented by Tiatr Academy of Goa and applications for this scheme are accepted offline with the submission of a physical application form along with a recorded copy of the song on Compact Disc.

Benefits
• Prize Money for Standard 1st-4th Category
• 1st Prize: ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• 2nd Prize: ₹5,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• 3rd Prize: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Best Choreographer: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Prize Money for Standard 5th-10th Category
• 1st Prize: ₹10,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• 2nd Prize: ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• 3rd Prize: ₹5,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Best Choreographer: ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
• Traveling Allowance
• Groups from within 10 kilometers radius: ₹2,000/-.
• Groups from more than 10 kilometers and less than 20 kilometers: ₹3,000/-.
• Groups from 20 kilometers or more distance: ₹4,000/-.
• Mementos and certificates for all prize winners.
• Refreshments provided for participants and their in-charge.
• Recognition and exposure through inter-school competition platform.

Eligibility Criteria
1. - The applicant must be an educational institution.
2. - The applicant must form a dance group consisting of not less than 6 dancers.
3. - The applicant must form a dance group consisting of not more than 10 dancers.
4. - The applicant must choose to participate in either Standard 1st-4th category or Standard 5th-10th category.
5. - The applicant must perform on only one patriotic song in Konkani language.
6. - The applicant must not use fusion of different songs in their performance.
7. - The applicant must provide a recorded copy of the song on Compact Disc along with the application form.
8. ***Compliance Requirements***
9. - The applicant must read and understand all rules and regulations of the organization.
10. - The applicant must abide by all competition rules and regulations.
11. - The applicant must accept that the decision of the panel of judges will be final and binding.
12. - The applicant must accept that Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to make any changes in the rules.
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Application Process
Step 1: Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.
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Step 1: The interested applicant should take a printout of the prescribed format of the application form.

Step 2: Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.
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Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required). Sign the application form and mention the date.

Step 3: Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents to -
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Tiatr Academy of Goa, AS-1 / AS-4, Block A, 2nd Floor, Campal Trade Centre, Opposite Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji, Goa, India – 403001
*Applicants are advised to save a copy of the submitted application form and any acknowledgment.
*The application must be submitted to the office of the Tiatr Academy of Goa at least 30 days in advance of the proposed programme date.
*The competition permits only 25 participants on first come first serve basis.

Required Documents
• Recorded Copy of the Patriotic Konkani Song On Compact Disc (Returnable)
• Details of the Song & Album
• Details of the Singer/Singers of the Recorded Song
• Details of the Music Composer of the Recorded Song
• Complete List of Names of All Participants (Minimum 6, Maximum 10)
• Details of the Choreographer

Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can our dance group use a mixture of different patriotic songs to create a more diverse performance for the competition?
A: No, only one patriotic song in Konkani must be used to perform the dance. No fusion of different songs will be considered for evaluation.
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Q: What is the minimum and maximum number of students that can participate as dancers in our school's group?
A: Each participating group should consist of not less than 6 or more than 10 dancers to be eligible for the competition.
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Q: Are there different competition categories based on the age or standard of our participating students?
A: Yes, the competition is held in two categories: Standard 1st to Standard 4th and Standard 5th to Standard 10th.
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Q: How much traveling allowance will our school receive if we are located 25 kilometers away from the venue?
A: Participating groups coming from a distance of 20 kilometers or more will be paid ₹4,000/- as traveling allowance.
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Q: What happens if our school applies after 25 other schools have already registered for the competition?
A: Only 25 participating troupes will be permitted in the competition on first come first serve basis, so late applications may not be accepted.
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Q: Is it mandatory to provide the recorded song along with our application form submission?
A: Yes, participants should furnish a recorded copy of the song on Compact Disc along with the application form, and the Compact Disc is returnable.
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Q: What prize money can we expect if our group from Standard 1st to 4th category wins the first position?
A: The 1st Prize for Standard 1st to Standard 4th category is ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
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Q: How much traveling allowance will be provided if our school is located within 15 kilometers from the competition venue?
A: Participating groups coming from within a radius of more than 10 kilometers and less than 20 kilometers will be paid ₹3,000/- as traveling allowance.
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Q: Will refreshments be arranged for our students and the teacher accompanying them to the competition venue?
A: Yes, refreshments will be provided for the participants and their in-charge during the competition.
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Q: What is the prize amount for the best choreographer award in the Standard 5th to 10th category?
A: The Best Choreographer award for both categories carries a prize of ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
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Q: Can we challenge or appeal against the judges' decision if we are not satisfied with the results?
A: No, the panel of judges&#39; decision will be final and binding, and no appeals or challenges are permitted.
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Q: How much prize money will our school receive if we secure the second position in Standard 5th to 10th category?
A: The 2nd Prize for Standard 5th to Standard 10th category is ₹7,000/- plus memento and certificate.
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Q: Will our school receive any traveling allowance if we are located just 8 kilometers away from the competition venue?
A: Yes, participating groups coming from within a radius of 10 kilometers will be paid ₹2,000/- as traveling allowance.
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Q: What is the monetary reward for achieving third position in the Standard 1st to 4th age group competition?
A: The 3rd Prize for Standard 1st to Standard 4th category is ₹3,000/- plus memento and certificate.
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Q: Can the organizing authority make changes to the competition rules after we have submitted our application form?
A: Yes, Tiatr Academy of Goa reserves the right to make any changes in the rules as per their discretion.
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