Rules for Competition

General
  • Participant must fill and submit completed registration form.
  • Once filled participant must pay Semi finals registration fee.
  • Upon selection in semi finals, participants must pay Final competition fee.
  • GIBC is open to dance students of all nationalities, aged 4 years onwards. 
  • A participant’s age for the entire GIBC 2027 season is determined strictly as of January 1, 2027.
  • All information provided by the candidate must be correct, failing to do so may lead to disqualification.
  • Highest order of ages will be taken into consideration in group categories
Certificates & Prizes
  • All performing participants shall receive Certificate of participations.
  • In case of no-show, Certificate of participation shall not be provided.
  • GIBC is not responsible for any loss of prizes, certificates , medals, scholarship letters or any prize,  merchandises & shall not replace / reissue the same.
  • GIBC does not represent any of the partnering brands / organisations, and does not take responsibility of their actions.
  • All winners shall receive Winning certificate & Medals or trophies.
  • Selective deserving winners shall receive training scholarship and/or brand prizes as selected by the partner brands / organizations.
  • Scholarship winners are solely chosen by Jury Panel & Scholarship partners, GIBC does not interfere neither authorise over this decision.
  • Brand partners are free to choose selected candidates in order to avail their gift packs.
Audio
  • Participants must choose a performing song appropriate for his/her age category.
  • A participant is not allowed more than one performance within the same dance style. However, he/she can perform in multiple categories, for example, he/she can perform one dance in classical ballet and one in modern contemporary, in solo & group respectively. 
  • All the selected finalists must perform the same choreography on the same music as per semi finals. No major changes or modifications.
  • Once submitted, no changes  / replacements / modifications are allowed to the audio. It is deemed as the final audio. . If any changes, penalty applicable.
  • A competitor who surpasses the required time limit (2 mins, 30 Secs) will receive a scoring penalty OR disqualification from the competition; depending upon the decision of the GIBC Judging Panel.
Fee
  • Fees mentioned are per participant per performance. 
  • Participants shall not be allowed to participate without completion of fees payment 
  • Fees paid are non refundable / non adjustable
  • GIBC reserves the right to deny any registration at its discretion.
On the Event Day
  • Every participant must register their names & collect their bibs as they enter the venue.
  • Participants must wear their bibs at all times during stage performance, jury classes & coaching. 
  • Each participant will be allowed only one guardian backstage / at the greenroom
    We request you to avoid crowding in the green room / backstage.
  • No eatables allowed backstage, inside auditorium premises, green room. Guests are requested to make use of the canteen.
  • GIBC is not responsible for the absence of the performer at the time of the event.
  • GIBC does not take responsibility for your property / belongings at the event. We urge you to be attentive at all times.
Photo / Video
  • Participants can purchase photo / video packs at the venue counter. INR 2,750 per pack per performance – per pack includes 5-6 photos / 1 performance video
  • Video / photo Shooting / recording is strictly not allowed inside the auditorium. 
  • Photography and video filming by audience at the auditorium or in class studio workshops of GIBC Competition is forbidden.
  • Distribution of photos / videos are chargeable & may take up to 3 months from the date of the competition.
  • The participant will receive a We-Transfer Link via email and must download the files before its expiration.
  • GIBC does not take responsibility for loss / damage of photos / videos once they have been distributed to the participants. 
  • GIBC assigns an official photographer and videographer. GIBC owns the permanent right to all photographs, visual and audio recordings of the performance and participation of candidates during competition.
  • Candidates agree to waive all rights to all recordings made by GIBC or by any authorized third party on behalf of GIBC, and allow such recordings to be used by GIBC or authorized sponsors and third party for any form of promotional and commercial purpose. This includes, but is not limited to, the recordings of master classes, participants’ rehearsals or performances during the competition, or any activities in the venue lobby or backstage.
Audience Seating
  • Each participant shall be given 2 audience tickets for the Final competition event. Tickets can be collected at the Venue on the same day as Finals.  All seating’s are first come first serve.
  • Entry to the Semi finals is Free. All seatings are first come first serve.
  • In general, Final event tickets can be purchased at the venue at INR 600.
Own Expenses
  • Travel, visa, expenses to attend the competition, and insurance against accidents, injury, illness and theft, are at participants’ own cost and responsibility.
Decision
  • GIBC has the right to all final decisions of the rules and regulations, and the results of competition.
  • Decision of Jury on distribution of any award, medal, scholarship and prize is final and irrevocable. 
  • GIBC Jury reserves the right to offer or not to offer any published award, medal, scholarship or prize if no suitable candidate is identified. 
PERFORMING EN POINTE
  • We are strongly committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all dancers, and especially of our youngest participants. 
  • Please make sure that you adhere to the guidelines set forth below: Students Age 10 and under are strictly prohibited from performing en pointe. 
Jury Classes
  • Jury class with the GIBC panel are an integral part of the GIBC scoring and participants will be marked in the class. Attendance is compulsory for all categories except Baby age 4-6 years. 
  • Not attending will affect a participant’s score or standing with GIBC.
  • In addition, all finalists (except Baby category) will receive additional Jury coaching.
  • All attendances are compulsory for the overall scoring and scholarship eligibility.
  • The Jury Class registration form available on the website is intended only for dancers who wish to attend the Jury classes but are not participating in the competition. 
  • Parents, teachers, guardians, or any other outsiders are not permitted inside the Jury classes.
Jury Coaching for Finalist
  • Finalists from the Juniors to Adults age groups will have the opportunity to attend a complimentary Finals coaching session with the Jury members. 
  • This session is not open to the Baby category. 
  • Participation in this coaching session is optional and not compulsory. 
  • During the session, participants will receive artistic and technical guidance from the Jury, intended to support and enhance their Finals performance. 
  • This session is not evaluated, and attendance (or non-attendance) will not influence competition scores.
  • Parents, teachers, guardians, or any other outsiders are not permitted inside the Jury Coaching.
Open Stage Rules
  • Dedicated time slots will be assigned separately for Ballet and Contemporary categories. Participants must rehearse only within their allotted category timings. 
  • The organisers will not be responsible for playing or managing music during open stage rehearsals. Participants are required to bring their own devices/speakers and are advised to keep backup copies of their music. 
  • There is no restriction on the number of dancers allowed on stage during open practice. However, all participants must share the space respectfully and remain mindful of others. 
  • All participants must strictly adhere to the given schedule. Overrunning time will not be permitted, as it impacts other dancers. The organisers reserve the right to intervene if schedules are not followed. 
  • Participants are expected to maintain professional conduct, ensuring safety, awareness of space, and respect for fellow dancers at all times.
Scoring
  • The Stage scoring system consists of two elements – Technical & Artistic – and is evaluated on a 30- point system 15 points each.
  • Each judge’s scores are the average of the technical and artistic marks observed at the stage performance.
  • All participants are advised to AVOID lipsync especially in the Modern Contemporary dance styles as per the Jury discretion.
  • The total score is the average of scores given by all judges (there are usually three to four judges at the competition), representing ballet & contemporary expertise. 
  • In addition to providing a numerical score for each participant’s performance, judges may offer personal comments on the score sheet to help guide participants in their training. Scoring is adjusted to students’ individual technical levels observed both, at the stage performance & jury class
  • All scoring results will be done electronically and Finalist list will be announced shortly after the Semi finals event on social media / website & eventually via email.
  • Top 50% semi final performances in each category are eligible for GIBC Finals
  • Receiving 1st, 2nd or 3rd place at Semi-Final does not guarantee selection for the Finals, as these places are awarded relative to the other performances in each category. Example: If a category has fewer performances, the dancer may or may not be eligible for the Finals as per the judges discretion.
Marking criteria includes

1. Technique – total 15 points

  • Posture, placement, alignment – 5 points
  • Balance, strength, control – 5 points
  • Flexibility, elevation, stamina – 5 points

2. Artistry – total 15 points

  • Timing, interpretation, responsiveness to music – 5 points
  • Spatial Awareness – 5 points
  • Projection, expression, communication– 5 points

3 Simple Steps To Register

FILL REGISTRATION FORM

PAY REGISTRATION FEE

NOTE DOWN PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION ID NUMBER

Registration Form


FAQ'S

Music Submission
  • Submission to team.gibc@gmail.com ONLY IN MP3 Format.
  • The Performance song must be maximum 2.5 mins.
  • The subject line while sending the audio file must ONLY include PARTICIPANT’S NAME and ID CODE.
  • The following details must be included in the body of the mail: FULL NAME / DANCE STYLE / DANCE CATEGORY / AGE CATEGORY | NAME OF SONG
Awards
  • All participants will receive a participation certificate.
  • Chosen winners will be provided International / National scholarships as well as features, brand giveaways & mentoring scholarships.
  • GIBC shall provide with scholarships details to only the winner
  • GIBC is not responsible for the physical management & authorisation of any of the scholarship academies.
Jury
Injury
  • Upon entering competition, participants hold GIBC harmless for any injury, damage or loss.
  • In an event, dancer cannot compete due to illness, or injury, no refunds can be made.
Scholarships
  • GIBC shall provide with scholarships details to only the winner.
  • GIBC is not responsible for the physical management & authorisation of any of the scholarship academies.
Queries
Backstage
  • Food or beverages NOT are allowed in the backstage area, changing rooms and inside the auditorium or elsewhere on the competitions premises unless in the special cafeteria in the venue. Fines applicable for breaking rules.
  • Only 1 teacher/guardian per solo or group shall be allowed backstage. Teachers and participants are permitted to rehearse on stage for a restricted period of time.