20th KELI INTERNATIONAL KALAMELA
a festival of arts
20th KELI INTERNATIONAL KALAMELA
a festival of arts
Indian folk dance is performed to express joy. Folk dance is
performed for every possible occasion, to celebrate the
arrival of seasons, birth of a child, a wedding and festivals.
The dance is extremely simple with minimum of steps or
movements. The skill and the imagination of the dancer
influence the performance.
5 minutes max. duration
Kuchipudi is a classical Indian dance. The performance usually
begins with some stage rites, after which each of the
character comes on to the stage and introduces him/herself
with a dharavu (a small composition of both song and dance) to
introduce the identity and set the mood of the character in
the drama. The drama then begins. The dance is accompanied by
song which is typically Carnatic music. Ornaments worn by the
artists are generally made of a lightweight wood called
Boorugu. It originated in the seventh century.
10
minutes max. duration
Bharatanatyam is one of the most popular classical dances and
belongs to the South Indian state of Tamilnadu. Its antiquity
is well established. In the past it was practised and
performed in the temples by a class of dancers known as the
devadasis. The salient features of Bharatanatyam are movements
conceived in space mostly either along straight lines or
triangles. In terms of geometrical designs, the dancer appears
to weave a series of triangles besides several geometrical
patterns.
10 minutes max. duration
This classical dance form of Kerala was first performed by
women in temples, over a thousand years ago, as an offering to
God, their beloved. The movements may appear simple, but
effort is required to capture the grace, suggestive of ocean
waves, as seen in goddess Mohini, the Enchantress. This dance
form exudes enchantment, grace and passion. Mohiniyattam is a
fusion of “Bharathanatyam”and “Kathakali, as it combines the
graceful elegance of Bharatanatyam and dynamism and vigour of
Kathakali. The performances are done only by women.
10
minutes max. duration
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical
dance. The origin of Kathak is traditionally attributed to the
traveling bards in the of ancient northern India known as
Kathakars or storytellers
10 minutes max. duration
Cinematic dance is the most popular form of group dance with
inspiration from Indian Film Industry; this form does not
stick to any rules and rigours. The body moves spontaneously
and vigorously to the beat, celebrating the joy of
celebration. Cinematic dance depicts the joys, passions,
ardour, glow and fire of youth. The cinematic dance provides
wholesome entertainment to all even if they have no aptitude
for classical dance. It follows many Indian folk dance steps
and has certainly western elements too.
7 minutes max.
duration
Indian Classical Dance is one of the most comprehensive and
oldest dance forms in the world. In this Group Dance event one
may have one or combined classical dance forms which can be
traced to different parts of India like Bharatnatyam,
Kathakali, Mohiniyattam, Odissi, Kathak, Kuchipudhi, Manipuri
etc.
10 minutes max. duration
Thiruvathirakali or Kaikottikaliis a unique dance performed in
Kerala on the auspicious days such as Thiruvathira, the
birthday of Lord Shiva and Onam. It is performed by women who
seek blessings for eternal marital bliss. As per Hindu
mythology, this dance is what brought Kamadeva (God of Love)
back to life when he had been burnt to ashes by Lord Shiva's
fury. The graceful movements of the dance are both enchanting
and elegant. The white saris with colourful borders along with
fresh jasmines adorning their hair make for a wonderful sight.
10 minutes max. duration (only for age group Super
Senior)
Singing rejuvenates the soul. Light Music bridges the gap
between classical and popular music. It has a strong emphasis
on melody. It is designed to appeal to a wider audience than
more serious forms of the classical music tradition. At the
same time it keeps vocal as the only medium for melody.
or
Singing along to a music background, especially one from
which the original vocals have been eliminated (Karaoke).
Recreate the magical moments by singing the song like those
we would like to hear them in original sound track of those
songs!
7 minutes max. duration
Guitars hold a significant and versatile role across various
musical genres, making them one of the most popular and widely
used instruments. In genres such as Indian music, flamenco in
Spain, and various Latin American styles, the guitar is an
integral part of the musical fabric.
7 minutes max.
duration
The keyboard's journey extends beyond Western classical and
contemporary genres, including a significant presence in the
vibrant and diverse musical traditions of India. From its
classical roots to its pivotal role in the development of
jazz, blues, rock, and electronic music, the keyboard has left
an indelible mark on the global music landscape.
7
minutes max. duration
Violins are important instruments in a wide variety of musical
genres. They are most prominent in the Western classical
tradition, both in ensembles and as solo instruments. Violins
are also important in many varieties of folk music, including
country music, bluegrass music, and in jazz. The violin has
come to be incorporated in many non-Western music cultures,
including Indian music and Iranian music.
7 minutes
max. duration
Singing along to a music background, especially one from which
the original vocals have been eliminated (Karaoke). Recreate
the magical moments by singing the song like those we would
like to hear them in original sound track of those songs!
7 minutes max. duration
For the Photography competition, there will be no age restrictions. The photos submitted for the competition should be an impression of any happening at the Kalamela 2024 venue. It should be submitted to the Registration Committee Convenor on or before 4:00 pm on first day of Kalamela. The participants can transfer the images through any accepted medium (as defined by the Keli registration committee). Only for this event the registration is open until 4:00 PM on the first day of Kalamela. Keli shall not be responsible for any technical issues or delays related to image transfer. Keli reserves the right to use or publish the prize winning photos.
For the open painting competition, there will be no age restrictions. Participants should register under the “Media Registration” on www.kalamela.com. Keli Switzerland shall hold the right to publish selected Works of Art and shall not be held responsible for any violations committed against the rules mentioned. The Art work (Painting) should be done on A3 size white Art-Paper only. The participant may submit only one painting. Creative, individual reflections and expressions in the designs are expected from the participants. Being an open event, there will be no restrictions on the time or venue. The theme for the 2024 Kalamela Painting Competition will be given before 3 weeks of Kalamela. The presence of the participants is mandatory while submitting the “Original Hand work” to the Registration Committee Convenor on first day of Kalamela before 2.00 pm.
Embark on a cultural journey through your 30-60 second reels.
Reflect your vision of culture through dance, art forms,
music, sights and sounds that best represents the kaleidoscope
of Indian art forms in the vibrant tapestry of Kalamela.
Unleash your creative skills and be part of this unique
competition.
30 – 60 seconds.
Elocution is the art of clear and concise manner of speaking,
with clarity of meaning and thought. Elocution originates from
the word ‘eloquence’ – fluent, elegant or persuasive speaking.
It is the knowledge of expressing strong emotions in striking
and appropriate language and with the power of persuasion.
5 minutes max. duration
Fancy Dress Competition is an exciting experience for
children. Children come dressed in their colourful costumes
for each theme and speak a few sentences on the character that
they depict. All children like to win, but only the best ones
can win the prize.
2 minutes max. duration
Tell a great story combination of oral narrative, gestures,
expressions and dance, which bring understanding and meaning
of human existence through remembrance and enactment of
stories. The theme of the story should be the introduction and
the moral of the story should be the conclusion
5
minutes max. duration (only for the age group minis)
Mono Act is when you enact different characters, using
different tones, styles, dialogue delivery, expressions, etc.
There is no need of wearing costume according to character,
but each character should be expressed differently.
5
minutes max. duration
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