Welcome the return of Misrana 2024!
The Classical Indian Faculty invites its ISTD UK and International member teachers to apply to take part in Misrana 2024, a curated platform of performance for teachers and their students. This is an exclusive opportunity for ISTD members to showcase their best talent and be part of a stunning evening, both live and digital.
After an open call out, young dancers and performers submit a video entry and are carefully chosen by a selection committee. Featured performances consist of duets and groups (3 or more dancers) from across the two genres of Kathak and Bharatanatyam. We look forward to receiving your applications!
Tickets
Performance entry closing date: Monday 22 July 2024 - 23.59 BST
Admin Fee per performance entry: £6.50
Audience tickets will be available to purchase at a later date
Performance Day Information
Dancers will have a rehearsal on stage prior to the performance.
Information about the logistics of the day and purchasing audience tickets will be published once the dancers have been confirmed.
Guidelines for application
Submission videos should not be more than 2 minutes in length, as an excerpt of the full performance. Final performances should be a maximum of 8 minutes long for group dances, and 6 minutes for duets.
Each teacher can submit multiple entries, from the categories of Duet and Group (3 or more dancers).
Teachers can submit live or digital performances.
Performers should be aged 8 and above , and all performers need to have completed at least one ISTD exam.
All performances are required to be within the ‘classical’ aesthetic, including the musical choices; rather than fusion or contemporary choreographies/ music.
The deadline for submitting an application is Monday 22 July 2024 - 23.59 BST
Video submission entries
You will be required to upload a video of your pupils performing their dance/s to our secure Dropbox platform by the deadline 23.59 BST on Monday 22 July 2024 (details of where to upload your videos will be included in your order confirmation from Eventbrite). All the video submission dances will be sent to a viewing committee who will be selecting performances for the event. You will then be informed by mid August if your performance has been chosen for the live event on 6 October 2024.
Those selected will be sent a performance information form that must be completed by the teacher and a consent form that must be completed by all parents/carers/guardians to confirm consent to participate and for any images/video footage taken during this event to be used for marketing and publicity purposes by the ISTD. Images and video footage may be kept and used by the Society for any promotional purposes in perpetuity. This will also provide further essential information for each participant.
Teachers must ensure they are fully aware of and understand the event rules.
The committee decision is final, individual feedback will not be provided.
Entries: Video guidance
Upon submission of the entry fee, a Dropbox link will be located at the bottom of the Eventbrite PDF ticket, where performance videos can be uploaded securely.
Videos should be at least 2 minutes maximum in length.
Video submissions must be clearly named as Teacher Name – Membership Number
Whether you use a Video Camera, DSLR Camera or Mobile Phone to record the video, please ensure the lens of the camera/phone is cleaned to avoid finger marks or dust.
Please check the camera settings are set to the highest resolution when filming.
Please be aware of what is behind the dancer and in the video frame. If possible, have a clear, tidy studio/performance space, with no external noises when filming.
It is of paramount importance that the video is of good visual quality and that the music can be heard..
A plain light-coloured background is ideal, if possible.
All videos should be recorded in one take from start to finish, using one camera only.
All videos should be submitted in the correct format of MP4 or MOV files.
All videos should be recorded in landscape orientation.
Videos must be submitted by qualified teachers only.
Tickets and T&C's
Tickets
Performance entry closing date: Monday 22 July 2024 - 23.59 BST
Admin Fee per performance entry: £6.50
Terms and Conditions
Upon booking tickets, all parties agree on the student’s behalf to the criteria of entry, to adhere to health and safety regulations and the event rules.
No refunds are payable once a ticket has been purchased and payment received.
No late entries will be accepted.
Entries must be made by the teacher and not parents/guardians.
Entries can be from any country, with view of being able to perform on the event date.
The integrity of the teacher is relied upon to ensure that the rules are followed by all participants to enable the smooth running of the event. Personal recording during any part of this event is strictly forbidden.
Anyone participating in this event does so at their own risk. The ISTD will not accept any responsibility for any injury.
All video submissions will be kept on file and may be used in post-event publicity.
A performer information form and media consent form must be completed on behalf of all performers. Teachers are responsible for obtaining written consent from performers’ parents/carers/guardians before the event date.
Funds raised at ISTD events support ISTD’s charitable aims of educating the public in the art of dancing and dance education.
The ISTD reserves the right to cancel or amend the event without notice and any changes to the event will be notified to entrants as soon as possible by the organiser.
