Competition Entries

Every year, the Cultural Team comes up with more exciting themes to entertain the large audience as well as give our talented choreographers a chance to think outside the box and bring out the best creativity to shine on the stage. This year is no different.


Most awaited dance competition themes for FOI 2026 are here:


  1. Bhanwara ya Kali Hoon Main

    2. Ages: 5-8 years old; Time: 6 minutes maximum

    • Minimum of 4 participants required but no more than 16 are required
    • We will be looking for dances and performances that show the Discoera in Indian Cinema. Choose songs or music that is strictly age-appropriate.
    • Bring out your creativity through dance, music, costumes, styles, decor, props, etc.
    • Songs/music can be from Indian cinema or private albums. Music should be upbeat and age appropriate. Instrumental melodies are allowed.
    • The emphasis will be on choice of music, choreography, costumes, props, expressions, usage of stage, perfection, and interpretation of the theme.
    • Costumes can be colorful, glittery,creative, and should display the theme.
    • The emphasis will be on choice of music, choreography, costumes, props, expressions, usage of stage, perfection, and interpretation of the theme.
    • Dazzle us with your creativity in this category with outstanding props and costumes.
    • The audience should be mesmerized via the performance and it should be entertaining.

  2. Nayak Nahi Khalnayak Hoon

    3. Ages: 9-14 years old, Time: 8 minutes maximum

    • Minimum of 4 participants required but no more than 16 are required
    • We are looking for unique and lively choreography along with energetic and memorable performances that show positive characters songs against negative characters songs, can do battle on the stage between the two showing opposing characters, Heroes v/s Villains (good v/s evil), Hope v/s sadness, goodluck/bad luck, fear v/s success etc.
    • Use vibrant costumes, age-appropriate songs, and creative props to show your mind-blowing talent. Performances can be shown by wearing split-colored costumes or performing in two contrasting groups that constantly collide and mirror each other.
    • The dance choreography should be unique, dancers should perform with good energy and near perfection. The overall effect must be entertaining. It should leave a memorable effect on the audience.
    • Any dance form is allowed.
    • Audience should understand the two emotions or characters through dance and songs.

  3. Main Kaun Hoon

    4. Ages: 15 and up, Time: 8 minutes maximum

    • Minimum of 4 participants required but no more than 16 are required
    • Choose the songs that will show Indian movies journey from yester years to modern in dance and songs. Old actors dance styles v/s new actors’ style.
    • Think outside the box and dance to the beautiful songs using dazzling costumes and props. The item should capture the audience’s attention and should be full of entertainment. The choreography and dances should be unique and show something different.
    • Usage of stage, dazzling choreography, and graceful perfection of the performers with appropriate expressions are anticipated.
    • Any dance form is allowed
    • Audience should be able to guess which actors are getting portrayed.

  4. Folk Dance Competition: Two age groups as below

    5. Group A: Ages 14-29 years Group B: Ages 30 years and up Time: 8 minutes maximum

    • Minimum of 4 participants required
    • Choose songs from any one or more regional languages, private albums or from Indian Cinema.
    • Show your ability to do folk dance with vibrant colors and usage of props.
    • One or more folk songs /styles from different regions are allowed.
    • The emphasis should be on energetic and flawless performance, folk costumes, props, and typical folk-dance styles.

  5. Mahabharat, the Epic

    6. Ages: 6 and up,Time: 12 minutes maximum, Minimum of 4 participants required
    This is a Dance Drama competition.

    • Pick a story /stories from Mahabharat. Show this in dance drama form on the stage in most creative way. Examples: Bhishma, Karna, Geeta, Lakshashay, Gandhari/Kunti
    • Movie songs, scenes are allowed.
    • Be unique, imaginative, and creative to show the story. It is not limited to one story, multiple stories or full epic.
    • The story should be conveyed appropriately and clearly to the audience. The overall effect must be entertaining and memorable.
    • Performance should be dramatic with the best choice of music and/or appropriate dialogues. Costumes should be tasteful. Vibrant performance is expected.
    • Usage of make up, costume, stage props, scenery, music, and dance styles are expected to be one of a kind.

Competition Rules and requirements:

  • For Competitions, the performers should be available on both days. Please pay attention to age and time requirements.

  • Please make sure to read the rules for both General and Competition entries carefully once posted on the website.

  • All entries should have a minimum of 4 and maximum of 16 participants except in certain competitions.

  • The entry forms and payment method will be available soon on the website.

  • Please enter participants name, item name, with choreographer’s name in the appropriate column provided in the form, if participating in more than one item.

  • Please share the cultural team web site information with all the participants so they are updated on changes

  • Please pay attention to the dates to aviod late fees.

  • The Judges decisions are final for all competitions.

  • For the latest updates, please visit FOI website


    • Entry Fees Deatils:

  • All Competition Entry fees = $75.00 (No Specific Day Request because competition can be scheduled on either day)

  • Change Requests after trial schedule and final schedule is sent will be $50.00 per item (if the request can be accommodated)

  • No refunds for any reason, so please ensure your entry is accurate


    • Please do not wait till the last minute to submit the entries to avoid technical difficulties or glitches. We may not be able to accommodate entries due to time constraints.

    We appreciate your hard work and time to make the FOI Cultural program successful.

    Please do not hesitate to ask any questions.

    With much gratitude,

    2026 FOI Cultural Team
    Email: 2026foicultural@gmail.com