General Rules and Regulations:
OVERVIEW
This competition consists of an Online Audition Round and an On-Ground Finale and Grand Finale Round.
The IIGF Season 8 Finale and Grand Finale will take place in Bali, Indonesia from 17th to 20th November, 2026.
The Top 10 performers from the Finale round will qualify to perform in the Grand Finale.
Selected contestants from the online audition round will be informed via call and email about the registration process. Only selected performers will be allowed to participate in the Finale.
Each round and each city will have a limited number of participants. Entry will be closed once the limit is reached.
Title holders from previous years will directly qualify for the Grand Finale.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registration details and fee structure will be shared exclusively with selected participants.
Participation in the Finale Round at the destination is permitted only after 100% completion of the registration process.
No refunds will be issued under any circumstances.
EVENT & AUDITORIUM ENTRY
Participants in group performances may be added, removed, or replaced before registration, with a valid reason submitted in writing to Padanyaas Entertainment®. All such changes are subject to approval by the company.
Participants must perform in the same dance style and age category for which they were auditioned and selected. This cannot be changed.
Every artist, accompanist, and group leader will be provided with a unique badge identifying them as an Official Registered Member of the Padanyaas Entertainment® competition tour.
Only those carrying official badges or passes will be allowed to enter the auditorium.
Accompanists who are not part of the Padanyaas Entertainment® competition tour, or who have not obtained an Invitation Pass, will not be permitted to enter the venue.
AUDIO TRACK SUBMISSION
A clear quality audio track in MP3 format must be submitted to [email protected] one month prior to the competition date, as per the instructions provided.
The audio time limit given to each category must be strictly adhered to. Tracks exceeding of the allotted time will not be accepted. Padanyaas Entertainment® reserves the right to stop the audio track on performance day if the timing rules are not followed.
If the quality of the submitted track does not meet the required standard and is rejected by the company, contestants must provide a replacement track of acceptable quality. Failure to do so will result in Padanyaas Entertainment® stopping the track on performance day.
CHOREOGRAPHY
Original and creative choreography and concepts are appreciated and may earn additional marks from the jury.
Choreography may be modified or improved at any point prior to the competition, for the betterment of the performance.
PERFORMANCE DAY RULES
All performance day rules must be acknowledged and signed by the participant, choreographer, team leader, or parent at the time of venue registration on the day of the event.
It is the choreographer’s responsibility to ensure that all students and parents are informed of the rules below.
Registration at Venue
Contestants must arrive at the venue fully ready in complete costume with hair and make-up done at the given time.
Before performing, contestants must register at the registration desk at the entrance. Upon registration, they will receive their performance slot and order number, they must be ready to perform 1 hour prior to their given performance time.
Performance order must be strictly followed. Contestants who miss their allocated slot will not be accommodated at a later time.
Participants are allowed to perform only once.
Backstage Rules
Green rooms will be on a sharing basis.
Costume, make-up, and hair assistance will not be provided by the company. Contestants must arrange this independently.
After completing venue registration, contestants must check in with the Stage Manager and perform in the scheduled order. Exceptions may only be made with the Stage Manager’s explicit permission.
STAGE RULES
Contestants will be informed of the stage dimensions in advance. No time will be allotted for technical rehearsals at the venue.
The time duration allotted to each participant includes prop setup and stage clearance after the performance.
Sufficient stage lighting and graphics support will be provided for all acts.
Aerial acts or hanging props are not permitted.
The following items are strictly prohibited on stage and their unauthorised use may result in a heavy fine or disqualification: Haldi (turmeric) powder, flower petals, glass bangles, any type of liquid colours, hand alta, fire, knives, sharp items, matchboxes, candles, oil lamps, electric lights, and any other high-risk items.
Alta (red liquid dye) is not permitted inside the auditorium. If a red colour effect is required, a coloured marker or pen may be used, provided it does not damage the auditorium property.
If mehndi (henna) is required, it must be applied before arriving at the destination country.
Costume & Presentation
Costumes must be decent and ensure adequate body coverage. Vulgarity in costume or presentation is strictly prohibited.
Prohibited Themes
Religious symbols (including swastik, om, shivling, god idols or replicas, etc.), religious masks or symbols, and religious flags are strictly prohibited. Use of such elements may lead to disqualification, at the sole discretion of Padanyaas Entertainment®.
Patriotic songs, national flags, and the national anthem of any country are strictly prohibited and may lead to disqualification, at the sole discretion of Padanyaas Entertainment®.
Auditorium Rules
No food is permitted inside the auditorium at any time. A fine will be levied for any breach of this rule.
Spitting, chewing or consuming tobacco or alcohol, smoking, and littering are strictly prohibited within the auditorium premises.
All contestants are permitted only inside the auditorium or backstage area. Loitering within the premises will result in serious consequences.
All contestants must ensure cleanliness around the venue, stage, green rooms, and washrooms. A fine will be charged in case of any breach of cleanliness rules.
Discipline, decency, and a proper code of conduct must be maintained at all times.
CAMERA & PHOTOGRAPHY
Professional photography and videography by attendees are not permitted during performances.
Video recording or unauthorised photography may result in the concerned entry being classified as ‘adjudication only’.
Professional video recordings of performances will be available on pre-order after the competition.
JUDGING & ADJUDICATION
Judging parameters include: quality of choreography, originality, authenticity, creativity, costume design, X-factor, and overall presentation.
The decision of the judges is final and cannot be challenged under any circumstances.
IIGF has maintained a proven track record of unbiased judging across 7 seasons. In keeping with this standard, no arguments, discussions, or questions regarding the judgement or results will be entertained whether directed at judges or any member of the Padanyaas Team by performers, gurus, teachers, or parents. Graceful acceptance of the results is expected from all participants.
Contestants, their accompanists, choreographers, teachers, accompanists and parents cannot, under any circumstance, question, argue with, or intervene in matters of rules, judging, or competition decisions with Team Padanyaas, the Jury, or any staff member. Any such behaviour will result in the permanent ban of the concerned participant or group from all championships under Padanyaas Entertainment® and IIGF worldwide.
Teachers are responsible for managing the emotional responses of parents and ensuring appropriate conduct at all times.
Feedback on judging will only be considered if submitted via a formal email request.
Participants, teachers, and studio owners agree that the time, manner, and method of judging shall be solely at the discretion of the Director of Padanyaas Entertainment®. All results are final.
The Director of Padanyaas Entertainment® reserves the right to change, delete, or add any rules, regulations, or policies at any time, as deemed necessary.
PRIZE DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY
Attendance at the Prize Distribution Ceremony is mandatory for all participants. Padanyaas Entertainment® will not be responsible for separately delivering awards to those who do not attend.
All contestants and dance schools will receive an E-Certificate of Participation.
Winners will be awarded medals and merit certificates. Title winners will additionally receive trophies.
TOUR & HOTEL RULES
All participants are required to strictly follow the reporting times given by the tour operators for travel, sightseeing, and meal timings.
Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM onwards; check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Room allotment will be on a sharing basis. Exchanging rooms without authorisation is not allowed, as missing items in any room will be charged to the room holder.
Washing and drying clothes inside or outside hotel rooms is strictly prohibited.
Hotel rooms must be kept extremely clean. Damage to hotel property, including torn or ripped bed sheets or missing items, will be charged as per hotel norms.
Travellers are responsible for any additional hotel bills not included in the package.
Smoking, drinking, and consumption of any intoxicating substances are strictly prohibited throughout the entire tour and may constitute a punishable offence.
Padanyaas Entertainment® assumes no responsibility for forgotten luggage, awards, certificates, or other personal belongings.
In the event of unavoidable circumstances such as political unrest, natural calamities, or road traffic disruptions, any additional expenses incurred must be borne by the participants.
RESPONSIBILITY & LIABILITY
By entering IIGF, all participants agree that Padanyaas Entertainment® and its staff, sponsors, the hotel, and the auditorium/competition venue will not be held responsible for any accident or injury that may occur to anyone participating in or attending IIGF.
Padanyaas Entertainment® cannot be held responsible for unforeseen flaws in auditorium stages that may unintentionally result in an accident.
It is assumed that all contestants travelling for IIGF are medically fit to travel. The company will not be held responsible in the event of a medical emergency.
Padanyaas Entertainment® and the team cannot be held responsible for any unforeseen situations, including the loss of valuables, documents, passport, or, in extreme cases, life.
It is the responsibility of the dance teacher and/or person in charge of participants to inform and educate all entrants, their parents, and attendees about the rules and policies of Padanyaas Entertainment®.
Participation in IIGF indicates consent to the use of any photographs or video footage taken during the event in promotional materials, including newspapers, brochures, advertisements, television, videos, newsletters, the Internet, or any other commercial medium.
LEGAL
Any legal disputes are subject to Thane, Maharashtra jurisdiction.
