Event Guidelines
Everything you need to know before December 12.
Event Details
DateDecember 12, 2026
Program Begins9:30 AM
Participant Information
Your Participant ID and Reporting Time will be shared with you directly by the festival team.
Food Arrangements & Pre-Ordering
For your convenience, Chennai Express will be providing food at the venue.
- Food is available through advance pre-ordering only.
- Place your order and pay using the link below before November 22, 2026
- Walk-in food purchases will not be available at the venue.
- Outside food is strictly prohibited inside the venue.
Important Reminders
- Please report to the registration desk by your designated reporting time. Late arrivals may be required to wait until the end of the day for an opportunity to perform.
- Participants must arrive fully dressed in their performance costumes, with hair and makeup completed.
- No ulta (makeup application) will be permitted at the venue.
- Green room facilities are not available at the venue.
- The school has strict facility policies and imposes substantial fines for makeup stains or other spills. Please be mindful of the facility and help us keep it clean.
- Follow volunteer instructions for backstage access and stage readiness.
- Avoid unnecessary movement and conversations during performances.
- Respect all performers and fellow participants.
- Judges’ decisions will be final.
✦ Free Admission for All Audience Members ✦
Admission is free for all audience members, including the guest performances! Our guest performers are established artists, and we are pleased to offer these performances at no charge so our young dancers can watch, learn, and feel inspired.
Arrive early to enjoy the competitions and special guest performances throughout the day.
Event Schedule – Full Day
| Start Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9:30 AM | Solo Performances |
| 12:35 PM | Lunch Break |
| 1:05 PM | Solo Performances |
| 3:00 PM | Group Performances |
| 3:35 PM | Special Guest Performance – Rithika Ashok |
| 4:05 PM | Group Performances |
| 4:50 PM | Kahoot Game |
| 5:05 PM | Special Guest Performance – Akshath Piram |
| 5:35 PM | Panel Q&A on preserving and sustaining Indian classical and traditional arts in the United States |
| 5:55 PM | Chief Guest & Guest Performers Felicitation |
| 6:10 PM | Awards Ceremony & Pictures |
Please note that the schedule is approximate and may be subject to minor adjustments.
