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Folk/Tribal Dance Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Folk/Tribal Dance: A traditional folk or tribal dance form performed in its regional style, judged on authenticity, rhythm and presentation.
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Arabanamuttu Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Arabanamuttu: A Kerala Team performing-art item for boys, combining synchronised arabana (frame drum) playing with devotional Baith verse and coordinated…
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Kolkali Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Kolkali: A traditional Kerala group folk dance where performers strike short sticks together in rhythm while dancing in a circle.
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Oppana Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Oppana: A traditional Kerala Muslim group dance performed with clapping and rhythmic movement around a central performer, accompanied by song.
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Cinematic Dance Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Cinematic Dance: A dance competition set to film songs, judged on choreography and energy rather than a classical dance form.
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Folk Dance Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Folk Dance: A dance competition performed in a regional or traditional folk style, judged on authenticity to the form as well as rhythm and coordination.
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Group Dance Competition: What It Is, Where It’s Run and How It’s Judged
Group Dance: A team dance competition judged on synchronisation, formation and stage presence across the whole group, not one standout dancer.

