Competitions
This page lists competitions specifically focused on Indian classical performing arts. Competitions are a great way to make yourself known and obtain feedback to improve. Stay tuned -- this list will become more comprehensive soon.
South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA)
Location
North Carolina
Cary
Timeframe
September 26, 2026 (application deadline: September 13, 2026)
Art Form
Music Only
Carnatic
Format
Both
Other Criteria
Ages 8-22
Saptami Foundation
Location
Texas
Dallas
Timeframe
November 21-22, 2026 (application deadline: October 11, 2026)
Art Form
Dance & Music
ALL
Format
Both
Other Criteria
Ages 9-25
Sugam International
Location
International
Timeframe
Art Form
Dance & Music
Carnatic, Bharatanatyam
Format
Both
Other Criteria
Ages 6+
Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana
Location
Ohio
Cleveland
Timeframe
April 3-4, 2027 (application deadline: February 28, 2027)
Art Form
Dance Only
Bharatanatyam
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
Ages 9-25
Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana
Location
Ohio
Cleveland
Timeframe
March 26, 2027 (application deadline: February 28, 2027)
Art Form
Music Only
Carnatic
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
House of Kala
Location
Washington
Seattle
Timeframe
August-September (application deadline: usually June)
Art Form
Dance & Music
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Format
Individual
Other Criteria
Ages 10-40
Carnatic Music Association of North America (CMANA)
Location
New Jersey
Timeframe
August-September (application deadline: usually July-August)
Art Form
Music Only
Carnatic
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
18 and under
Chhandayan
Location
International
Online
Timeframe
usually September-February (application deadline: usually September-December)
Art Form
Music Only
Hindustani, Carnatic
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
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Indian Raga
Location
Online
Online
Timeframe
usually Monthly
Art Form
Dance & Music
ALL
Format
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Other Criteria
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Soorya Performing Arts
Location
Missouri, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Oregon, Georgia, Maryland, Washington DC, Illinois, Ohio, New York, California, North Carolina, Delaware, Kansas
Regionals: St. Louis, Tampa, Seattle, Houston, Dallas, Austin, Portland, Atlanta, Baltimore/Washington DC, Chicago, Cincinnati, San Francisco, Middletown Township, New York, Hockessin, Raleigh, Charlotte, Kansas City; Finals: St.Louis
Timeframe
Regionals: March-April
Finals: Generally June
Art Form
Dance Only
ALL
Format
Both
Other Criteria
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