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Rules for Cultural Program

These rules are being put in place to give everyone interested a fair chance to participate in the cultural program. These rules will also help IAMV keep track of all participants so that we can assess things like time allotment, volunteers, trophies etc. in an efficient and timely manner.
  • If we receive too many entries we may have to cancel / combine entries. Cancelled entries will be put in the waiting list for the next program and will be given preference.
     
  • Children 6 and older are accepted as participants in the cultural program.
    Note:     Choreographer’s are responsible for making sure that children are at least 6 years old.
     
  • Each child will only be allowed to participate in one performance.
    Note:     Choreographers are responsible for making sure that participants do not take part in more than one performance.
     
  • Time allotted and the number of children required per item within each age group:

    Age group

    Minimum participants required

    Time Allotted

    Ages 6 to 10

    6 or more

    4 minutes

    Ages 11 to 14

    4 or more

    5 minutes

    Ages 15 and above

    2 or more

    5 minutes

    *High school Seniors

    1 or more

    5 minutes







    Note: - Individual performances are allowed, for high school seniors.They are also encouraged to call us if they are interested in being MC for the cultural program.

    Note: Specialty items such as vocal or instrumental will not be subjected to this rule.

  • CD's will be checked for performance length. If longer than allotted time, the entry will be cancelled. Each item should be on a single track.
     
  • We will only accept CD’s for the performances, because in the past, we were unable to play tapes properly due to the lack of equipment.
     
  • We must receive the CD’s three weeks before the program, so we can test them and can avoid last minute issues like bad formatting or missing CD’s.
     
  • We will need the names, ages and program details right after the confirmation call /E-mail from IAMV.
     
  • Every performer must be ready for the performance and report at the entrance at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the cultural program.
     
  • If a child is interested in participating but can’t find a group, please contact cultural contact person to find a group.
     
  • Rehearsal will be held a day before the program. Specialty programs must come to rehearsal and should arrive early on the program day to check the stage / instruments setup.
     
  • During the cultural program please make sure that children stay seated and not gather in front of the stage, because we don't want children getting hurt also it prevents other people from enjoying the program.
     
  • Choreographers are responsible for making sure that their groups stay quiet while they are on the stage and behind the stage.
     
  • For trophy distribution all the groups along with Choreographer(s) should line up behind the stage.
     
  • During Trophy distribution only one group should be on the stage and second group should be waiting behind the curtains while first group is receiving the trophies.
     
  • Depending on the size of the group one or two Choreographers should accompany the group on the stage and remind children to take their trophies as their names are called.
     
  • Choreographers should make sure that their group leaves the stage as soon as the last child of the group receives the trophy.
     
  • Payment by the performer must be made with in a week after the participation confirmation. The coordinator or choreographer of the item should be responsible to make sure all the participants have paid. Performance will be canceled if a payment has not been made.

    • Please adhere to all deadline dates. They will be strictly enforced.