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A ravishing extravaganza of talent & excitement

A ravishing extravaganza of talent & excitement

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After the fun-filled experience of Sparkle2020, we are geared up for Sparkle 2021-Season-2.

WWe hope you are equally thrilled and eager to

experience this extravaganza. We are delighted to inform you that Season-2 of Sparkle will have its own novelty. YYou can look forward to new events, more competition and lots of fun and excitement.

After the fun-filled experience of Sparkle2020, we are geared up for Sparkle 2021-Season-2.

WWe hope you are equally thrilled and eager to

experience this extravaganza. We are delighted to inform you that Season-2 of Sparkle will have its own novelty. YYou can look forward to new events, more competition and lots of fun and excitement.

ISG INTERNATIONAL SPARKLE – THE PERFORMING-ARTS FEST

Groups and Categories

Group Event Competition

Group A

Grades 1 & 2

Wiggle -n- Sparkle Action song in English

Wiggle -n- Sparkle - The desi way

Action song in Indian Regional Languages

Sparkle a Tale Story telling in English

Dress up -n- Sparkle Fancy dress

Group B Grades 3 to 5

Sing -n- Sparkle Solo singing in English

Sing -n- Sparkle – The desi way

Solo singing in Indian regional languages

Thrum -n- Sparkle Instrumental Music Performance

Twirl -n- Sparkle - The desi way

Solo Dance – Indian Folk

Groove -n- Sparkle Solo Dance – Western (Non-classical)

Sway -n- Sparkle Solo Dance – Indian Classical Dress up -n- Sparkle Fancy dress

Group C Grades 6 to 8








Sway -n- Sparkle Solo Dance – Indian Classical

Sparkle-ogue Monologue in English

Tickle -n- Sparkle Stand-up comedy in English

Group D Grades 9 to

12








Sway -n- Sparkle Solo Dance – Indian Classical

Sparkle-ogue Monologue in English

Tickle -n- Sparkle Stand-up comedy in English


General Guidelines

1. Please go through the event details and respective groups before registering.

2. There will be a preliminary round for all competitions and only selected

candidates will be participating in the finale.

3. Students can participate in any number of competitions in their respective group.

4. Both Prelims and Finale will happen in the month of August 2021.

5. Prelims will be organized on MS Teams and Finale will be on Zoom.

6. This competition is restricted to ISGi students only.

7. Detailed judging criteria, rules and regulations are available in the following

pages.

8. The following link can be used to register for the competitions.

https://forms.gle/LWguS8itQ9ATRw5TA

9. Judges’ decision will be final and all decisions related to the conduct of the

competition are vested with the school and the management.

10. Audio tracks, costumes, and any other properties used for the competition must

be appropriate and confirming with the rules of the school. If not, the school has

the right to cancel the performance without any prior notice.

11. Registration will be open from 7th June 2021.

12. Last date for registration is 2nd

August 2021 and no entries will be accepted after

the last date.

13. The schedule for preliminary rounds will be emailed to parents of students who

have registered for the events.

14. You may reach out to the following contacts for any queries;

Solo Dance (All categories): -

Mrs. Arathi Hari – [email protected]

Fancy dress, Monologue and Stand-up comedy: -

Mrs. Rajiba Naushad – [email protected]

Solo singing (Both categories), Actions Song (Both categories), Instrumental

Music: -

Mr. Dixon Davis – [email protected]

15. Specific dates, online platform details etc. will be communicated to the registered

participants in due course.

https://forms.gle/LWguS8itQ9ATRw5TA

mailto:[email protected]




Guidelines and Judging Criteria

1. WIGGLE -n- SPARKLE - ACTION SONG (English)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted: 1 minute and maximum time allotted: 2 minutes.

II. Language : English Only

III. Participant is solely responsible for proper lighting and clutter free space, quality and

consistency of internet, device used, microphone, camera etc.

IV. Contestants have to be available on the online platform at least 5 minutes before

their allotted time. Details regarding online platform will be sent later to those who

register.

V. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will result

in disqualification.

VI. Use of any karaoke, background music or audio tracks are not allowed.

VII. Competition is exclusively for the students and parent’s help/support as prompts or

presence, will not be permitted during the competition. If noticed, contestant will

be disqualified.

VIII. Organizing committee reserves the right to disallow any participant from the

competition if they fail to adhere any rules and regulations at any point in time.

IX. The Decision of the Judges will be final.

Judging Criteria

I. Co-ordination between singing and actions

II. Musicality and rhythm of singing

III. Rhythm of Actions

IV. Clarity in pronunciation of words

V. Appropriateness of the costume

VI. Overall performance

PTO


2. WIGGLE -n- SPARKLE- the desi way - ACTION SONG (Indian Regional Lang.)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted: 1 minute and maximum time allotted for the

performance: 2 minutes.

II. Language: Any Indian regional language.

III. Participant is solely responsible for proper lighting and clutter free space, quality

and consistency of internet, device used, microphone, camera etc.

IV. Contestants have to be available on the online platform at least 5 minutes before

their allotted time. Details regarding online platform will be sent later to those

who register.

V. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will

result in disqualification.

VI. Use of any karaoke, background music or audio tracks are not allowed.

VII. Competition is exclusively for the students and parent’s help/support as prompts

or presence, will not be permitted during the competition. If noticed, contestant

will be disqualified.




Judging Criteria

I. Co-ordination between singing and actions

II. Musicality and rhythm of singing

III. Rhythm of Actions

IV. Clarity in pronunciation of the words

V. Appropriateness of the costume

VI. Overall performance

PTO


3. SING -n- SPARKLE - SOLO SONG (English)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted :2 minutes and maximum time allotted: 3 minutes.

II. Language : English Only



IV. Contestants have to be available in the online platform at least 1 minute before

their allotted time. Details regarding online platform will be sent later to those

who register.



VI. Lyrics of the song to be performed must be attached with the entry form and no

changes are allowed thereafter unless advised by the school.

VII. No extra merit for self-composed/written song.

VIII. Use of any karaoke, background music or audio tracks are not allowed.

IX. Use of amplified microphones/karaoke mics are not allowed. Contestants may use

ear/head phones and the mic attached to it.

X. Organizing committee reserves the right to disallow any participant from the


XI. The Decision of the Judges will be final.

Judging Criteria

I. Accuracy and consistency in Pitch/Melody

II. Fluency and consistency in Rhythm and timing

III. Fluency and accuracy in pronunciation and lyrical articulation

IV. Emotional expression

V. Overall performance

PTO


4. SING -n- SPARKLE -the desi way - SOLO SONG (Indian Regional Lang.)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted :2 minute and maximum time allotted: 3 minutes.

II. Language: Any Indian regional language.



IV. Contestants have to be available in the online platform at least 5 minutes before


register.



VI. Lyrics of the song to be performed must be attached with the entry form and no

changes are allowed thereafter unless advised by the school.

VII. No extra merit for self-composed/written song.

VIII. Use of any karaoke, background music or audio tracks are not allowed.

IX. Use of amplified microphones/karaoke mics are not allowed. Contestants may use

ear/head phones and the mic attached to it.

X. Contestants may select any Indian regional language songs including film songs

provided the content/meaning of the lyrics should be appropriate and decent.

XI. Organizing committee reserves the right to disallow any participant from the


XII. The Decision of the Judges will be final.

Judging Criteria

I. Accuracy and consistency in Pitch/Melody

II. Fluency and consistency in Rhythm and timing

III. Fluency and accuracy in pronunciation and lyrical articulation

IV. Emotional expression


PTO


5. THRUM -n- SPARKLE – SOLO INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE (Any

instrument)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted :2 minute and maximum time allotted: 3 minutes.

II. Participant is solely responsible for proper lighting and clutter free space, quality and

consistency of internet, device used, microphone, camera etc.

III. Contestants have to be available in the online platform at least 1 minute before their

allotted time. Details regarding online platform will be sent later to those who

register.

IV. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will result


V. Contestants can use any number of Music instruments which are arranged and kept

such a way that there is no unnecessary delay or gap in the performance.

VI. Any pre-recorded/programmed/play-backed/streamed content is not allowed. Use

of such audio/video content will lead to disqualification of the contestant without

any notice.

VII. Camera should be placed in such a way that the judges can see the hand movements

of the contestant. For Piano and Keyboard performances, camera should be on either

side of the contestants from where the instrument, contestant’s hands and face is

clearly visible. Otherwise the contestant will be disqualified without any notice.

VIII. The entire instrument should be visible while performing

IX. Use of Music sheets/notes are permitted.

X. Competition will not be for any specific music instrument, instead it will be for any

musical instrument of the participant’s choice.

XI. Judging criteria is mostly based on the over performance and ability to entertain

using the instrument, rather than the technical literacy and fluency of a specific

instrument.

XII. All the instruments used should be connected, tuned(if required) and organised

before the competition. There will not be any extra time for change, re-arrangement,

connection/disconnection, and other space-management related aspects.

XIII. Only instrumental music is allowed. Vocals, singing, beat-boxing etc. must be

avoided and will not fetch any extra weightage.

XIV. Organizing committee reserves the right to disallow any participant from the


XV. The Decision of the Judges will be final.

Judging Criteria

I. Ability to entertain the audience

II. Sensible and intelligent use of the Musical instrument and it’s components

III. Ability to utilise the given time in the most entertaining way

IV. Showmanship and stage presence

V. Ability to blend different styles and genres of Music

VI. Using more than one instrument in an entertaining and sensible manner

PTO


6. TWIRL -n- SPARKLE - the desi way - SOLO DANCE (Indian Folk)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted: 2 minute and maximum time allotted for the performance: 3

minutes.

II. Contestants may use instrumental or tracks with vocal music. In case the contestant is

using any track with vocals, lyrics of the song should be submitted along with the entry

form.

III. Using a track of film songs (any language)/playback /Overhead Sound Track is NOT

ALLOWED.

IV. No changes will be allowed in the Music/Track after the registration unless advised by

the School.

V. Participant is solely responsible for the clarity and audibility of accompanying music,

proper lighting and clutter free space, quality and consistency of internet, device used,

microphone, camera etc.

VI. Participant is to send a photograph in the dance costume for approval.

VII. Contestants have to be available in the online platform at least 1 minute before their

allotted time. Details regarding online platform will be sent later to those who register

VIII. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will result in

disqualification.

IX. Use of properties are allowed.

X. Costumes should be appropriate and contextual

XI. Competition is exclusively for the students and parent’s help/support as prompts or

presence, will not be permitted during the competition. If noticed, contestant will be

disqualified.

XII. Organizing committee reserves the right to disallow any participant from the


XIII. The Decision of the Judges will be final.

Judging Criteria

I. Rhythmic element - Illustration of rhythm through graceful body movements.

II. Expressions – Combining rhythm with expression to convey the lyrical meaning.

III. Authenticity of Costume, Style and Music track.

IV. Sense of space – Optimum but Sensible utilization of available space and Properties.

PTO


7. GROOVE -n- SPARKLE - SOLO DANCE (Western non classical)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted: 2 minute and maximum time allotted for the performance:

3 minutes.

II. Contestants can use only instrumental music of any western music that is apt for the

particular dance type for this category. Tracks/Audio with vocals are not allowed.

III. Dance shall be any western non-classical style like HIPHOP, JAZZ, CONTEMPORARY,

ROBOTIC etc. or a sensible fusion of these.

IV. Participant is solely responsible for the clarity and audibility of accompanying music,

proper lighting and clutter free space, quality and consistency of internet, device used,

microphone, camera etc.

V. The costume and any content displayed on the costume should be appropriate and

decent in all ways and a violation in this matter will lead to immediate disqualification

and cancellation of the performance.

VI. Participant is to send a photograph in the dance costume for approval and any change

in the approved costume while performance may lead to immediate disqualification

and cancellation of the performance.

VII. Contestants have to be available in the online platform at least 5 minutes before their

allotted time. Details regarding online platform will be sent later to those who register

VIII. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will result


IX. Competition is exclusively for the students, and prompting, from any one, will not be

accepted during the competition. If noticed, contestant will be disqualified.




Judging Criteria

I. Rhythmic element - Illustration of rhythm through graceful body movements

II. Choreography – Creativity and style

III. Contextual appropriateness of Costume, Style and Music track.

IV. Execution – Timing, Costume and Expression

V. Sense of space – Optimum and Sensible utilization of available space and Properties

PTO


8. SWAY -n- SPARKLE - SOLO DANCE (Indian Classical)

Rules

I. Minimum time allotted: 3 minute and maximum time allotted for the performance:

4 minutes.

II. Contestants can chose any one of the Indian Classical Dance form from the blow

given list for the competition and any other dance form is not allowed.

Bharatanatyam

Kuchipudi

Mohiniyattam

Kathak

Oddissi

Manipuri

III. Costumes should be appropriate and contextual. They may wear authentic dance

costume or ‘Salwar Khamees’ as shown in the image below. No other costume will

be accepted.

IV. Audio track used for the competition should be appropriate and authentic to the

classical dance form.

V. Participant is solely responsible for the clarity and audibility of accompanying

music, proper lighting and clutter free space, quality and consistency of internet,

device used, microphone, camera etc.

VI. Contestants have to be available in the online platform at least 1 minute before


register

VII. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will


VIII. Competition is exclusively for the students and help/support as prompts or

presence, from any one, will not be permitted during the competition. If noticed,

contestant will be disqualified.

IX. Organizing committee reserves the right to disallow any participant from the


X. The Decision of the Judges will be final.

Judging criteria

I. Eye movements and facial expressions.

II. Hand and Footwork.

III. Taala

IV. Artistic Potential and presentation



9. DRESS UP -n- SPARKLE - FANCY DRESS

Here each contestant is expected to dress up as any character. This can include professions,

story characters etc.

Rules

I. Monologues / dialogues, audio / video is not allowed.

II. Stage setting is not permitted.

III. Contestants are not allowed to wear any face mask.

IV. No religious deity to be enacted and do not hurt the sentiments of any religion,

culture or nationality.

V. Enacting smokers, drunkards, beggars or any such acts / dress are not allowed.

VI. Characters of political leaders or movie actors are strictly not allowed.

VII. Participant is solely responsible for proper lighting and clutter free space, quality


VIII. Contestants have to be available on the online platform at least 5 minutes before


register.

IX. As time slots are designated individually to each participant, late reporting will





Judging Criteria

I. Creativity of the costume

II. Confidence

III Originality of the character portrayed

IV Presentation

PTO


10. SPARKLE-OGUE – MONOLOGUE (English)

Here each contestant is expected to dress up as any character from a fairy tale/

English Classic. They have to enact a monologue from the chosen literary piece.

Go on and Make it memorable!

Rules

I. Each Contestant will have 2 minutes to impress! Don’t Go Over!

II. More than 5 seconds over the allotted time will have points deducted.

III. Keep profanity down to a minimum.

IV. The selection of theme is open but should not touch on sensitive issues for instance,

V. Participant is solely responsible for proper lighting and clutter free space, quality


VI. Contestants have to be available on the online platform at least 5 minutes before


register.






Judging Criteria-

I. Creativity and Authenticity of the costume

II Confidence

III. Originality of the character portrayed

IV. Presentation

PTO


11. SPARKLE A TALE - STORY TELLING (English)

Here each Contestant is expected to narrate a story within 3 to 4 minutes.

Rules

I. Stories presented may be authentic, adapted or originally written.

II. Stories presented must not touch on sensitive issues such as race, religion,

stereotyping, politics, etc.

III. Stories must be thematically educational and should have a moral.

IV. Props, backdrops and sound effects are not allowed. Any use of these will allow

for disqualification by the judges.





register.






Judging Criteria

I. Language Proficiency

II. Confidence

III. Stress, Intonation and Voice Modulation

V. Presentation and Delivery

PTO


12. TICKLE -n- SPARKLE - STANDUP COMEDY (English)

Here each contestant is expected to present a theme based comical narrative in not

more than 3 mins.

Rules

I. No participant can point out any individual or religion in any way, and any dual

meaning obscene content is strictly not allowed.

II. Vulgarity or bitter insinuation should be avoided. Only innocent satire or

III. humour is expected.

IV. Participant may adapt original creations however due credit must be awarded

before presentation.





register.






Judging Criteria

I. Content,

II. Fluency,

III. Spontaneity,

IV. Presentation

V. Sense of Humour.

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