Age(Grade) Groups

• 4th Grade 
• 3rd Grade 
• 2nd Grade
• 1st Grade 
• Kindergarten 

Languages: English

Competition Date/Time: Preliminary  round(written) starts at 2.00 pm (Must check-in between 12.30 pm -1.30 pm) on May 4th, 2019. Oral Diction(Final Round) starts at 4.00 pm on May 4th, 2019.
Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST
Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST 
Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Maximum Registrations we accept: No Limits

To view Word Bank for Spelling Bee, please click on the below button to open pdf document.

Overview

• Competitions are by grade (Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade).
• The grades must be current school grade.
• There are two main Parts (Part I & Part II) and a Tie-breaker if necessary.
• Parents are not allowed to stay near the contestant during any part of the competition.
• Question banks with 250 words for each grade are published in the KANE website as a guideline.
• A contestant may request to have the word pronounced again or ask for a definition, language origin, parts of speech, or a usage of the word in a sentence. This information will not be provided by the pronouncer unless requested by the contestant.
• If a word has one or more homonyms (words that sound the same but with different spelling eg: there and their), the pronouncer will indicate which word is to be spelled, by defining the word and using it in a sentence.
• In case of dispute, the Official dictionary for KANE Malhar Spelling Bee 2019 will be the Merriam-Webster Dictionary (https://www.merriam-webster.com/) .
• Judge’s decisions are final.
  
  

PART I - Written Test

1. The contestants are tested for 15 words. The contestant has to write the spelling for each of the 15 words. 
2. 10 words will be selected from the word bank, and 5 may or may not be from the word bank; however, they will be appropriate to the contestant’s grade level. 
3. All the contestants in a grade category will be asked to write the same 15 words.
4. Each contestant will be given a sheet with 15 blank rows. The rows will be numbered from 1 through 15. The contestants should write the words in the appropriate line based on the order.
5. The contestant will have 45 seconds to write each word after the word has been pronounced.
6. Contestants are responsible to bring their own pencils and erasers.
7. Contestants are responsible to write their competition number and name on the sheet.
8. Contestants are expected to write clearly and legibly. Unclear and/or illegible writing might result in misinterpretation and spelling deemed incorrect.
9. One point will be awarded for each correct spelling and no point for incorrect spelling. There are NO partial credits and NO negative points for any incorrect answer.
10. All sheets should be returned at the end of the contest.
11. NOTE: Only top 15 contestants will advance to Part II.
     

PART II -  Oral / On Stage

1. Each contestant according to his/her turn, will hit the enter key on the laptop provided on the stage, which will prompt the word to appear on the screen. The Pronouncer will then read the word to the contestant twice.
2. After the Pronouncer says the word, the contestant will have 60 seconds to spell the word, and then repeat the word to confirm that they have finished spelling.
3. There will be 5 rounds of spelling for each contestant. All the words will be taken from the word bank.
4. The contestant will be awarded one point for the correct answer and zero for an incorrect answer.
5. A round is complete is when all the contestants have had a turn to spell their given word.
   
   

Results

• The scores from Part I will be added to Part II.
• Based on the combined scores of Part I & II, the judges will determine the winners.
• The contestant with the highest score will be declared the winner.

Tie-breakers

• After tabulation of scores out of a total of 20 (15 from Part I, and 5 from Part II), if there is a tie, the scheme outlined below is followed in the order given, to break the ties:
  
  Part I score among words 1-15
  Part I score among words 10-15
  Part I score among words 5-10
  Part I score among words 1-5
  
  
• If there is still a tie, KANE will use commonly used spelling bee measures to break the tie, or award joint ranks at the final discretion of the judges/Malhar team.

General Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.. 
2. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate or School Id(to prove grade) of the participant for age verification (if required).
3. Grade of the contestant must be current as of January 1st of current year.
4. Each contestant according to his turn, will hit the enter key on the laptop provided on the stage, which will prompt the word to appear on the screen. The judge will then read the word to the contestant twice. If the contestant wishes the word to be used in a sentence, the moderator will do so. The contestant has 30 seconds to spell the word.
5. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee (see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
6. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
7. KANE reserves the right to distribute or publish your work in print, social, visual or any such media post-event.
8. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
9. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the event. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
10. The Judge's decision will be final.
11. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant.
    
    

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 20

1. Correct Spelling of maximum words in Written test (15 Points): 
2. Correctly Spelled maximum words  in Oral Test (5 Points)

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event. 

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Junior: Age 5- 7 Years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 10 am on May 4 , 2019

Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections. 

Registration Start Date: April 6, 2019 10 AM EST 
Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST
Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Maximum Registrations we accept: No Limits

 Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups. 
2. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
3. Art work must be created on the paper/canvas, using pencil provided by KANE. A Drawing paper and pencil will be provided by KANE. Contestants can bring their own color pencils, crayons, markers, paint brushes and paints to enhance their art work(if they wish to use those).
4. Art work must be based on a theme/topic. The topic/theme will be given 5 minutes prior to the start time.
5. Tables and chairs will be provided for the contestants. They are not allowed to copy, refer any other sources including digital media, prints etc. Also it is not allowed to seek help/guidance from anyone. 
6. The timer starts 5 minutes after the topic/theme is announced. The duration of this competition is 60 Minutes. Five minutes before the end time, a friendly reminder will be given. All the materials should be returned to the Volunteers upon completion.
7. All the At work/Canvas will have the chest number on it and will be submitted to judges right after the event. 
8. Art work once submitted will not be returned under any circumstances.
9. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year.
10. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
11. KANE reserves the right to distribute or publish your art work in print, social, visual or any such media post-event.
12. The Judge's decision will be final.
13. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 10

1. Technique (2 Points): the use of media(paper, canvas) and painting tools (execution and technical skills). The contestant chooses and controls media and painting tools effectively to enhance the appearance of the work.
2. Personal Expression (2 Points): the level of imagination, creativity, and individuality. The expression is unique and the concept presented in a fresh way that is imaginative and inventive.
3. Organization (2 Points): the use of elements and principals of art, effectively choosing those which enhance the overall appearance of the work.
4. Integration (2 Points): the work integrates technique, expression, and organization through aesthetic and critical judgment to achieve an effective interpretation.
5. Overall Aesthetic (2 Points): the synthesis of creative composition and technical expertise. The way elements of design blend together to form a cohesive representation of the artist’s point of view. 

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event. 

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Junior: Age 5- 7 Years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11- 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years

Languages: English

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 11 am on May 4, 2019
Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST
Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST
Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Maximum Registrations we accept: No Limits

 Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups in Malayalam and English. 
2. We will give all participants one topic 5 minutes prior to the competition start time. The topic may be different for age groups and language category.
3. Poem must be created on the paper using pencil provided by KANE. Contestants can bring their own color pencils, crayons, or paints from home if they want to decorate the poem without distracting their writing. Markers are not allowed.
4. Poem must be based on a theme/topic and should be in the language the participant is contesting in.
5. Poems can be in created in any poetic forms like Sonnet, Haiku etc 
6. Tables and chairs will be provided for the contestants. They are not allowed to copy, refer any other sources including digital media, prints etc.  Also it is not allowed to seek help/guidance from anyone. 
7. The timer starts 5 minutes after the topic/theme is announced. The duration of this competition is 45 Minutes. Five minutes before the end time, a friendly reminder will be given. All the materials should be returned to the Volunteers upon completion.
8. All work/poems will have the chest number on it and will be submitted to judges right after the event. 
9. Poems once submitted will not be returned under any circumstances.
10. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year.
11. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
12. KANE reserves the right to distribute or publish your work in print, social, visual or any such media post-event.
13. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
14. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the event. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
15. The Judge's decision will be final.
16. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 10

1. Content, Form and Style (2 Points): the character and content of the poem, like Rhymed and Metered (RM) or Free Verse (FV), Haiku, Sonnet etc.. Each poem will be looked at for what it is in adherence to the theme,  and will not be compared to others.
2. Rhyme/Rhythm/Meter (2 Points): whether rhyme and/or rhythm are a characteristic of the poem, and if so, whether the rhymes are natural and sensible or artificial and forced, and whether the rhythm (which also applies to free verse) is consistent with the character and theme of the poem.
3. Alliteration/Assonance (2 Points):  does the repetition of letters at the beginning of two or more words adding any rhyming structure and sound quality to the poem? Does the poem uses word sounds that create a mood in adherence to the theme/topic?
4. Word Selection/Punctuation/Spelling/Grammar (2 Points): has the writer chosen the words of the poem to enable the poem to reach its intent? does the poet respect our language conventions and provide punctuation to aid the reader in understanding of the poem? Do spelling errors interrupt the flow of the poem’s language? Are there distortions of word order that seem artificial and obscure meaning?.
5. Scope/Significance/Universality (2 Points): does the poem deal with the human experience, and if so, to what extent is the poem successful in adding to the emotions, character, culture and theme understanding? Is the subject matter of the poem meaningful only to the poet, or does it apply to the human condition? If it were translated into another language-would it still be meaningful to a reader in that language?

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event. 

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14- 17 Years

Duration: 3 Minutes

Languages:  Malayalam & English

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 11 am on May 4 , 2019

Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Maximum Registrations: 7 registrations per age group per language.

 Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups in Malayalam and English.
2. For Malayalam Elocution, we will give all participants one topic 1 week prior to the competition start time. The topic may be different for age groups and language category.
3. For English Elocution, we will give all participants one topic 20 minutes prior to the competition start time. The topic may be different for age groups and language category.
4. Speech must be prepared in the language category you are contesting in.
5. The speaker is expected to memorize their speech, and is not allowed to read any part of the speech from digital devices(mobile phones etc), papers, notes, or cards. However, refering to index cards for key points is ok, but may affect your scoring.
6. The speech may not exceed 3 minutes in duration.The time limit will be strictly enforced. A 30 second warning will be given.
7. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year.
8. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
9. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
10. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record your speech. We may publish such  photos/videos post-event. 
11. The Judge's decision will be final.
12. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Speech Progression (20 Points): Greeting the audience, introduction of the subject, deliver the main content and conclude in allowed time limit.
2. Exposition (20 Points): Portraying of the topic with conciseness, clarity, uniqueness and novelty.
3. Knowledge (20 Points): Incorporation of personal references, real life incidents, references to books or quotes. Delivering the speech with relevant examples, facts and figures.
4. Presentation (20 Points): Appearance, posture, body language, voice modulation, eye contact and gestures.  
5. Language (20 Points): Vocabulary, usage of appropriate words with minimal repetitions, correct pronunciation and grammer usage.

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event. 

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Juniors: Age 5 - 7 years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 2 Minute (stage time per participant)
Competition Date/Time: Starts at 11.45 am on May 4, 2019
Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10AM EST
Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10PM EST
Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Maximum Registrations we accept: No Limits

 Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. No other supporting music or audio is allowed. The music should be solely coming from the Instrument you playing.
3. We will not provide anything other than a table, chair(if needed) and extension cords to connect your instrument.
4. We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
5. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1st of current year. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
6. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
7. The Judge's decision will be final.
8. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Intonation/Technique (20 Points) : Is the performance within a good sense of pitch, articulation and fluency.

2. Tone (20 Points): Does the performance sound even with a sense of direction.

3. Rhythmic Integrity (20 Points): Does the pulse of the performance sound balanced with minimal change of pace.

4. Musicianship (40 Points): Does the performer display proper stage presence and posture. Does the performance appear well prepared and organized. Does the pitch, tone, scales and rhythm blend together to produce an effective musical result.

   PENALTY APPLIED:
   a) -20 points - when perfromance exceeds 2 minutes
   b) -20 points - if not ready when the name/chest number is called for performance.

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event. 

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7 Years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 4 to 6 Minutes

Genre: Hindustani or Carnatic

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 2 pm on May 4 , 2019

Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. Performance should be in one of the Indian classical music genre- Hindustani or Carnatic.
3. Performer should use a Shruti box. KANE won't be providing any instrumental support.
4. Performer should come prepared with any one Kriti.
5. Performer should memorize the lyrics and is not allowed to use any supporting devices(paper, digital devices, external audio etc..)
6. We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
7. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
8. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
9. The Judge's decision will be final.
10. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Shruti/Chosen pitch (20 Points): Is the singer in tune with the scale (Shruti) and maintaining correct pitch?.
2. Laya/Rhythm and Precision (20 Points): Is the singer maintaining consistent tempo(laya) that the composition is set to? Is he/she in sync with the tempo? Is the song flowing smoothly adhering to the tempo and the Taal(Taala) cycles?.
3. Diction (20 Points): Is the pronunciation clear in the language chosen? Are the words divided appropriately to bring out the right meaning intended by the composer.
4. Style and Melody (30 Points): Does the singing reflect the purity and traditions of the style chosen (Carnatic or Hindustani)? Can you feel the mood (bhaava) of the melody (raaga) coming through? Is the singing melodious and smooth?. Does the singing include variation of a phrase in a kriti with slight or large changes in tune and gamakas/brigas(sangathis)?
5. Overall Appeal/Entertainment (10 Points): Is he/she singing with confidence, energy and spirit? Is the singer enjoying what she/he is doing? Does the attire represent traditional Indian ethnicity? Are they engaging the audience with their performance?
   
   PENALTY APPLIED:
   a) -20 points - if not ready when the name/chest number is called for performance.
   
   

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event.

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7 Years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 4 to 6 Minutes

Genre: Non-Classical singing in English or in any other Western Language.

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 2 pm on May 4 , 2019

Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. Performance should be in English or any other western non-classical music.
3. Performer can use Karaoke music. KANE won't be providing any instrumental support.
4. Performer should memorize the lyrics and is not allowed to use any supporting devices(paper, digital devices, external audio etc..)We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
5. The Karaoke audio or music for the performance should be in mp3 format and must be sent to malhar@kaneusa.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. The audio file should only contain music/song- narrations or inappropriate sounds/audios are not allowed. We will not accept any files after this deadline.
6. If the audio/karaoke play time exceeds the maximum allowed time(6 Minutes), regardless what stage the singing is at, the audio will be stopped when it reaches 6 minutes.
7. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
8. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
9. The Judge's decision will be final.
10. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Shruti/Chosen pitch (20 Points): Is the singer in tune with the scale (Shruti) and maintaining correct pitch?.
2. Rhythm/Tempo (20 Points): Is the singer "in tempo" with the underlying musical score? Is the voice in relation to the music?.
3. Vocal Expression (20 Points):  How well the performer is able to express the meaning and mood of the song with correct diction that bring out the right meaning intended by the composer?.
4. Stage Presence (20 Points):  Does the physical expression of the song in terms of the overall visual presentation of the performance on stage?.
5. Entertainment Value (20 Points):  Is he/she singing with confidence, energy and spirit? The Audience reaction to the overall performance.
   
   PENALTY APPLIED:

a) -20 points - if not ready when the name/chest number is called for performance

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm Pit by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event.

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Junior: Age 5- 7 Years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 4 to 6 Minutes

Genre: Filmy, Folk, Album, Semi-classical or Fusion song of any Indian language.

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 2 pm on May 4 , 2019

Competition Venue: 41 Brook St Framingham, MA

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: April 27, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. Performance should be in one of the Indian non-classical music genre- Filmy, Folk, Album, Semi-classical or Fusion song of any Indian language.
3. Performer can use Karaoke music. KANE won't be providing any instrumental support.
4. Performer should memorize the lyrics and is not allowed to use any supporting devices(paper, digital devices, external audio etc..)We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
5. The Karaoke audio or music for the performance should be in mp3 format and must be sent to malhar@kaneusa.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. The audio file should only contain music/song- narrations or inappropriate sounds/audios are not allowed. We will not accept any files after this deadline.
6. If the audio/karaoke play time exceeds the maximum allowed time(6 Minutes), regardless what stage the singing is at, the audio will be stopped when it reaches 6 minutes.
7. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
8. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
9. The Judge's decision will be final.
10. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Shruti/Chosen pitch (20 Points): Is the singer in tune with the scale (Shruti) and maintaining correct pitch?.
2. Rhythm/Tempo (20 Points): Is the singer "in tempo" with the underlying musical score? Is the voice in relation to the music?.
3. Vocal Expression (20 Points):  How well the performer is able to express the meaning and mood of the song with correct diction that bring out the right meaning intended by the composer?.
4. Stage Presence (20 Points):  Does the physical expression of the song in terms of the overall visual presentation of the performance on stage?.
5. Entertainment Value (20 Points):  Is he/she singing with confidence, energy and spirit? The Audience reaction to the overall performance.

PENALTY APPLIED:
a) -20 points - if not ready when the name/chest number is called for performance

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm Pit by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event.

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 4 to 8 Minutes

Genre: Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Odissi etc

Competition Date/Time: Starts at  10 am on May 11, 2018

Competition Venue: 431 Bolton St, Marlborough, MA 01752

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: May 3, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $35 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. Performance should be in one of the Indian Classical dance form such as Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Odissi etc.
3. The audio or song for the performance should be in mp3 format and must be sent to malhar@kaneusa.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. The audio file should only contain music/song- narrations which are not related to the dance theme is not allowed. We will not accept any files after this deadline.
4. If the audio play time exceeds the maximum allowed time(8 Minutes), regardless what stage the dance is at, the audio will be stopped when it reaches 8 minute.
5. We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
6. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year. Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
7. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
8. The Judge's decision will be final.
9. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Style (20 Points): Do the movements and expressions reflect the purity and traditions of the style of the dance (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattom, Odissi etc)? can you feel the poise and presence of the dancer? Innovations are acceptable in movements and costume but cannot take away the main essence of the style.
2. Precision (20 Points): Is the dancer doing the correct steps to the correct music? Are the movements clean? Is the dancer doing what the music says that he/she is supposed to be doing?
3. Costume/Makeup (20 Points): Are the costumes authentic? Do they represent the performing dance form/genre? Do the ornaments and hair dressing in adherence to the dance form?
4. Overall Appeal (20 Points): Is the dancer performing the dance with energy and spirit? Does the facial expressions, eye and body movements reflecting the mood of the dance? 
5. Entertainment & Timing (20 Points): Does she/he engaging the audience with their performance(10 Points)?. Does she/he finish the perfomance in allocated time, i.e. 8 Minutes (10 Points)?
   
   PENALTY APPLIED:
   a) -20 points - when dance exceeds 8 minutes
   b) -20 points - if not ready when the name/chest number is called for performance.

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event.

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 4 to 8 Minutes

Genre: Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Odissi etc

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 10.00 am on June 1, 2019

Competition Venue: TBD

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: May 17, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $25 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. Each group/team should contain at least 3 or more members.
3. All participants in the team/group must be in the age range of the group they are contesting in. KANE deserves the right to move a team/group to a highest age group category if we find at least one participant's age is higher than the age category they registered to contest in.
4. A participant can only be part of one team/group/age category. We will disqualify the second team in case we find the same participant appearing in a second team/group for the same event.
5. The audio or song for the performance should be in mp3 format and must be sent to malhar@kaneusa.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. The audio file should only contain music/song- narrations which are not related to the dance theme is not allowed. We will not accept any files after this deadline.
6. If the audio play time exceeds the maximum allowed time(8 Minutes), regardless what stage the dance is at, the audio will be stopped when it reaches 8 minute.
7. We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
8. While registering, all participant's name should be entered in the message field.
9. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year.Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
10. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
11. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
12. The Judge's decision will be final.
13. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Style (20 Points): Do the movements and expressions reflect the purity and traditions of the style of the dance (Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattom, Odissi etc)? can you feel the poise and presence of the group? Innovations are acceptable in movements and costume but cannot take away the main essence of the style.
2. Precision (20 Points): Are the dancers on beat? Are they doing the correct steps to the correct music? Are the movements clean? Are the dancers doing what the music says that they are supposed to be doing? Is everyone in the correct position? Are steps executed correctly within the dance?.
3. Coherence (20 Points): Is the group dancing as a whole? Do the patterns flow well with the whole group? Are the dancers dancing as a part of a group rather than an individual performer?.
4. Costumes (20 Points): Are the costumes authentic? Do they represent the dance style? Do the costumes blend well together? Do the costumes add to the performance?.
5. Overall Appeal/Entertainment (20 Points):
   Is the group performing the dance with energy and spirit?Are the dancers enjoying what they are doing? Are their expressions reflecting the mood of the dance? Are they engaging the audience with their performance?.(10 Points)
   Did the group finish peforming in allocated time i.e. 8 Minutes ? (10 Points)
   
   PENALTY APPLIED:
   a) -10 points - when dance exceeds 8 minutes
   b) -10 points - per dancer for violating age exceptions in the Dance Contest Rules.
   c) -20 points - if number of dancers are less than 3 in a group.

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event.

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Age Groups

• Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7 Years
• Juniors: Age 8- 10 Years
• Seniors: Age 11 - 13 Years
• Youth: Age 14 - 17 Years
• Adults: Age 18 and above

Duration: 4 to 8 Minutes

Genre: Cinematic, Fusion, Folk or any other non-classical dance form.

Competition Date/Time: Starts at 2.00 pm on June 1, 2019

Competition Venue: TBD

Before you register, please read the below sections.

Registration Start Date:  April 6, 2019 10 AM EST

Registration End Date: May 17, 2019 10 PM EST

Registration Fee: $25 Per Participant (Click the "Register Now" button to fill in the details and payment to complete registration)

Rules & Regulations

1. Separate competition for each age groups.
2. Each group/team should contain at least 3 or more members.
3. All participants in the team/group must be in the age range of the group they are contesting in. KANE deserves the right to move a team/group to a highest age group category if we find at least one participant's age is higher than the age category they registered to contest in.
4. A participant can only be part of one team/group/age category. We will disqualify the second team in case we find the same participant appearing in a second team/group for the same event.
5. The audio or song for the performance should be in mp3 format and must be sent to malhar@kaneusa.org at least 5 days prior to the event date. The audio file should only contain music/song- narrations which are not related to the dance theme is not allowed. We will not accept any files after this deadline.
6. If the audio play time exceeds the maximum allowed time(8 Minutes), regardless what stage the dance is at, the audio will be stopped when it reaches 8 minute.
7. We will not allow coaching or prompting of any manner during the performance.
8. While registering, all participant's name should be entered in the message field.
9. Age of the contestant must be in the range of age groups listed above as of January 1^st of current year.Participant must register online before registration end date and obtain a confirmation number from KANE via e-mail. On event date, the registration fee(see section below) must be paid at the front desk to get your/your team's chest number and to make yourself eligible to contest.
10. KANE reserves the right to request a copy of birth certificate of the participant for age verification(if required).
11. KANE reserves the right to photograph and/or video record the performances. We may publish such photos/videos post-event.
12. The Judge's decision will be final.
13. Violation of any of the above rules may disqualify the contestant/group/team.

Judging Guidelines

Total Score: 100

1. Synchronization/Sequencing (20 Points): The dance steps are in sync with the music and between dancers. Dance steps forming pattern of movements, variety, complexity and originality of dance positions, moves and dance maneuvers.  Selection of dance maneuvers and combinations of these maneuvers and their relationship to the music.
2. Choreography (20 Points): Selection of music, lighting effects(if any), change levels throughout the dance, change formation or position on the dance floor by using maximum stage space(if required). Makeup, Ornaments and Costume of the dancers- dress alike, dancers forming a color/visual pattern by positioning themselves or arranging their moves.
3. Execution (20 Points): Proper execution of basic step patterns, framework and hand, head, arm and body movements. Timing, rhythm, balance and smoothness of dance.  (Although the actual choreography is being judged, execution must be considered as a determining factor in some cases where the alike steps are included in multiple dances.)

4. Coherence (20 Points): Is the group dancing as a whole? Do the patterns flow well with the whole group? Are the dancers dancing as a part of a group rather than an individual performer?.

5. Entertainment & Timing (20 Points):
   Attitude, enthusiasm, energy and excitement. Pride in dancing. Relationship with the audience.(10 Points)
   Finished performance in allocated time, i.e. 8 Minutes (10 Points).

 PENALTY APPLIED:
a) -10 points - when dance exceeds 8 minutes
b) -10 points - per dancer for violating age exceptions in the Dance Contest Rules.
c) -20 points - if number of dancers are less than 3 in a group.

All participants must register before the registration ends. Also it is important to obtain a registration confirmation email back from KANE. Click the "REGISTER NOW" button on the top or Click Here to register. Once you register, you will get an auto-reply from KANE. However, we will review your registration and will confirm it by replying back to you via email . This confirmation is mandatory to participcate in the event.

Prizes

Winners are chosen as follows:

• If only one participant is registered for this event, a participation certificate/award will be given.
• If more than one participant, then first, second and third prize winners are declared based on scoring and total participants.
• Prizes, certificates, trophies/medals will be awarded to all the winners on the same/Finale day.

Anytime, for any questions, please e-mail; malhar@kaneusa.org

We wish you good luck and look forward to meet you and to witness your skills!

For KANE,

Team Malhar

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Kindergarten

First Grade

Second Grade

Third Grade

Fourth Grade

English Poetry Writing

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Malayalam Poetry Writing

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 8

No Competitions held for this age group-category this year

Juniors: Age 9- 13

Seniors: Age 14- 17

English

Juniors: Age 8-10

Senior: Age 11-13

Malayalam

Juniors: Age 8-10

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Adult: Age 18+

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Youth: Age 14- 17

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Adult: Age 18+

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Youth: Age 14- 17

Adults: Age 18+

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Youth: Age 14- 17

Adults: Age 18+

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Youth: Age 14- 17

Adults: Age 18+

Sub-Juniors: Age 5- 7

Juniors: Age 8- 10

Seniors: Age 11- 13

Youth: Age 14- 17