Hey y'all,
Nachde Nashville IV is coming soon so mark your calendars for February 17, 2018! This is our fourth annual Bhangra competition and it will be held at Langford Auditorium at Vanderbilt University. This is your chance to get the Music City experience and do what you love - Bhangra! We promise it will be a weekend you will never forget!
Throughout the weekend, your team will get the opportunity to meet and interact with your lovely hosts as well as seven other of the best collegiate Bhangra teams across the nation. Teams will compete for the chance to win $1000, $500, or $250 in prize money.
For competition updates, visit the Nachde Nashville IV website at nachdenashville.com or ‘like’ our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/nachdenashville. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our board via email at nachdenashville@gmail.com. We look forward to receiving your 2018 Nachde Nashville application!
Sincerely,
Neha Gandra (neha.gandra@vanderbilt.edu) and Mitesh Bhalani (mitesh.d.bhalani@vanderbilt.edu)
1. Complete the Application Form by clicking the "Register Now" button listed above. Please fill out the required information and pay the non-refundable application fee via credit card. Deadline to complete this application INCLUDING being paid in full is November 19, 2018 for early registration and December 4, 2017 for late registration to be considered for the competition.
2. Prepare a video of a routine performed by your group or a segment of the routine planned for NN. Submit this electronically (mp4, wmv, mov, or avi) or through an uploading website via nachdenashville@gmail.com.
a. The tryout video may be TWO to THREE minutes long. Videos exceeding this range will not be judged. The video must begin where you want the panel to begin judging.
b. The video must be strictly Bhangra.
c. The tryout video must be a practice video (ie. You may NOT use a video segment taken from a competition or show).
d. The tryout video dance cannot include props (besides khunda or saaps) or costumes of any kind. Practice clothes are recommended.
e. The tryout video should contain only those individuals who are listed on the submitted application. Videos containing members who are not listed on the application will not be judged.
f. Tryout videos that do not meet the above qualifications will not be accepted or considered.
3. Submit a photocopy of each participant’s photo-student identification (university ID). You can scan and email all of your ID's to nachdenashville@gmail.com. Please put your team's name in the subject box.
4. Driver’s licenses will NOT be accepted as forms of student ID.
5. It is not the responsibility nor the fault of the NN Board if your application packet is not received by the deadlines set forth. In order to ensure that your materials are received by these dates, please mail them at least one week in advance. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered when selecting teams for the show, unless prior arrangements have been made with the NN Board.
Once we have received your submitted materials, we will select the 8 teams on the following basis:
1. The Nachde Nashville Board will collectively review the videos and choose 8 teams to compete based on its judging criteria.
2. The selected teams will be notified on Sunday, December 10, 2017 by email addressed to the team’s primary contact. The team must confirm participation by Sunday, December 17, 2017 by 11:59PM CST via email to nachdenashville@gmail.com.
3. Teams that are placed on the waitlist will be notified by Sunday, December 10, 2017, of their position and, if given the opportunity to compete, will be notified via email to their primary contact.
4. Once teams confirm participation in Nachde Nashville, the official registration information link will be emailed to their primary contact. The registration form/packet along with a non-refundable $25 per team member registration fee ) is due by Saturday, January 6, 2018 by 11:59PM CST.
5. Once registration packets are received, selected teams will receive further instructions/details regarding the show that include but is not limited to props, sound, and lighting.
1.Dance performance must be 7 – 8 minutes. Teams that go over or under the set time are subject to deduction of points.
2.The Nachde Nashville Competition is limited to group Bhangra performances of 10 (minimum) to 16 (maximum) dancers.
-Each team is allowed to bring two non-dancing members (managers, dholis, singers, etc) in addition to the 16 members maximum.
-Additional supporters must purchase tickets to the show. They will not be allowed to rehearsals, the mixer, nor backstage during the competition.
3.Final team rosters must be submitted by Saturday, January 6, 2018 by 11:59PM CST via email to nachdenashville@gmail.com.
4.Each participant (including non-members accompanying the team) must check-in individually on the evening of Friday, February 16, 2018. On the day of check-in, each participant must present two forms of his/her/their picture identification — one MUST be a university or college identification. Any team member not on the final team roster or unable to present the required identification will NOT be allowed to compete.
5.Tech rehearsal/stage time will take place at Langford Auditorium on the day of the show, Saturday, February 17, 2018. Rehearsals will begin promptly at the designated time. Each team will be assigned 20 minutes of stage time. If any team misses its rehearsal time, they will not be able to make it up - no exceptions. Note that the time required to set up for your routine must be done within the 20 minute time slot.
6.Team’s performance music must be recorded in an mp3 format. Each team may only submit one single track with all intended breaks and pauses included. The mp3 file should be labeled “Team name_NachdeNashville.mp3” (ex: BhangraDores_NachdeNashville.mp3). The mp3 file must be submitted electronically to nachdenashville@gmail.com by Sunday, February 10, 2018 at 11:59 PM. Please submit the highest quality track in order to achieve optimal sound quality in the venue. (If the file is too large to email, an alternative method of submission may be arranged in advance with the Nachde Nashville Board).
7.Any and all required materials (including performer application, registration fee, team roster, tryout video, post-registration packet, etc.) not received by the specified deadlines will result in a deduction of points from the team’s final score in the competition or potentially disqualify the team. Check penalties in the rubric for more information.
8.On the night of the show, performers must report backstage by their assigned time. Failure to comply with this rule may lead to disqualification. The show order is NOT to be changed under any circumstances, and will be determined at the mixer. If the entire team is not present at the time of their scheduled performance, they must perform without the individual or forfeit their right to compete.
9.Props may be used during a team’s performance. However, the use of all props should be limited to traditional Bhangra props (dhols, saaps, khunda). Glitter, confetti, flowers, open flames, colorful powder, etc are NOT allowed on stage. Props will be kept in a separate room from the dressing room. Any questions regarding the nature of the props that can be used in the competition should be brought to the attention of the Nachde Nashville Board at least two weeks before the day of the show through email or phone call. Failure to comply with the rules for props may result in point deduction.
10.The consumption of alcohol, the use of any illegal substances, and/or being under the influence on or near the premises of Vanderbilt University and/or Langford Auditorium will NOT be tolerated. The Nachde Nashville Board and Langford Auditorium reserve the right to disqualify and/or expel any participant who violates this rule.
11.All participants are expected to comply with the operation and use rules at Langford Auditorium.
12.Any damages incurred on the venue or other facilities by the team will be the liability of the team.
13.Any rules that are violated may lead to an individual or team disqualification. These decisions are at the sole discretion of the Nachde Nashville Board. Refer to judging criteria for more information.
14.Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt SACE, Nachde Nashville and any other sponsoring organization is NOT responsible for any bodily/personal injury or damage/loss to property resulting from participation in Nachde Nashville IV
15.The Nachde Nashville Board reserves the right to add and update rules and regulations that it deems necessary and appropriate. Any further additions will be posted on the website and teams will be notified via email of all changes.
November 19, 2017 (Sunday)
Early Registration Deadline by 11:59 PM
($85 non-refundable early registration fee, completed online application with roster and tryout video must be received by this deadline)
December 4, 2017 (Sunday)
Late Registration Deadline by 11:59 PM
($110 non-refundable late registration fee, completed online application with roster and tryout video must be received by this deadline)
December 10, 2017 (Sunday)
Teams will be notified of selection for competition by email and phone call to team captain/contact person. This will be done by 11:59 PM on this day.
December 17, 2017 (Sunday)
Deadline for chosen teams to confirm participation by email and phone call to team captain/contact person. Must be done by 11:59PM on this day.
January 6, 2018 (Saturday)
Final roster and team description for programs must be submitted along with a team picture. A non-refundable $25 fee per team member must be received by 11:59 PM. (Roster, description, and digital copy of picture must be submitted online)
February 10, 2018 (Saturday)
Music must be received electronically by this date at 11:59 PM.
February 17, 2018 (Saturday)
Stage/tech rehearsal in the morning (around 10:30 am).
(All performers must bring 2 forms of ID; one must be a valid school ID)
Show starts at 6:00PM.
Note: Any deadline not met can result in a point deduction or straight disqualification.
For more information or questions regarding the show, please email us at Nachdenashville@gmail.com or contact any co-director:
Neha Gandra = neha.gandra@vanderbilt.edu or (248) 697-1737
Mitesh Bhalani = mitesh.d.bhalani@vanderbilt.edu or (770) 638-6036
Venue Address:
Vanderbilt University - Langford Auditorium
1 Garland Avenue
Nashville, TN 37240