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.
Chhandayan
Location
International
Online
Timeframe
Art Form
Music Only
Hindustani, Carnatic
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
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Cleveland Tyagaraja Aradhana
Location
Ohio
Cleveland
Timeframe
April
Art Form
Dance & Music
Carnatic, Bharatanatyam
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
Ages 9-25
Carnatic Music Association of North America (CMANA)
Location
New Jersey
Timeframe
August-September
Art Form
Music Only
Carnatic
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
18 and under
South Indian Fine Arts Academy (SIFAA)
Location
North Carolina
Cary
Timeframe
September
Art Form
Music Only
Carnatic
Format
Both
Other Criteria
Ages 8-22
Saptami Foundation
Location
Texas
Dallas
Timeframe
November
Art Form
Dance & Music
ALL
Format
Both
Other Criteria
Ages 9-25
House of Kala
Location
Washington
Seattle
Timeframe
August-September
Art Form
Dance & Music
--
Format
Individual
Other Criteria
Ages 10-40
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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Sacramento Regional Association of Malayalees (SARGAM)
Location
California
Timeframe
Art Form
Dance Only
--
Format
--
Other Criteria
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Indian Raga
Location
Online
Online
Timeframe
Art Form
Dance & Music
ALL
Format
--
Other Criteria
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Sugam International
Location
International
Timeframe
Art Form
Dance & Music
Carnatic, Bharatanatyam
Format
Both
Other Criteria
Ages 6+