DANCE • 2025–26 EDITION

Taal

The premier platform for Indian Classical & Folk group dance, where technical precision meets soul-stirring expression.

Taal Indian Classical and Folk group dance competition poster
Prize money₹24K / ₹15KFirst Place • Runners Up
Team size2–15Group participation
EXPRESSION IN MOTION

Every mudra tells a story

THE PREMIER PLATFORM

Every mudra tells a story; every pose defines perfection. Manfest-Varchasva is thrilled to present Taal, the premier platform for Indian Classical & Folk group dance.

CLAIM THE CROWN

We're looking for the team that transcends the ordinary to balance technical precision with the soul-stirring power of expression. Will your team be the one to claim the crown? Join the legacy. Register now!

PRIZES

Bring your art to the stage

First Place₹24KPrizes worth INR 24,000
Runners Up₹15KPrizes worth INR 15,000
PARTICIPATION

Participation Guidelines

01

This is a group Indian dance competition.

02

Team size: 3–12 members.

03

Rounds: 2 — Online preliminary round + Offline final round.

04

The dance styles should strictly be Indian classical or Indian folk. A medley of Indian classical and folk styles is also allowed.

05

Only registered teams will be allowed to participate.

ROUND 01

Preliminary Round

ONLINE ROUND

The preliminary round will be conducted online. Each team must submit a 2–5 minute video of their dance performance via email, either from a practice session or past performance, with no preference for costumes.

SUBMISSION

Send the submission to dance@iiml-manfestvarchasva.com. For more details, refer to the Event Doc. Last date for submission: 25 January 2026. Naming convention: MV 2025-26_Taal_TeamName.

ROUND 02

Final Round

IIM LUCKNOW

The final round will be conducted at IIM Lucknow's campus. Teams shortlisted from the online round will be informed of their selection in due time.

PERFORMANCE WINDOW

Time limit: 5–7 minutes, with an additional 2 minutes for stage setup and clearance.

TIMELINE
SUBMISSION & REGISTRATION DEADLINE25 January 2026
FINAL ROUND6–8 February 2026