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Kuchipudi — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Kuchipudi: A classical Indian dance form from Andhra Pradesh, judged on technique, expression and adherence to the classical style.
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Guitar — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Guitar: A solo instrumental music competition on the guitar, judged on technique and musicality.
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Flute — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Flute: A solo instrumental music competition on the flute, judged on tone, technique and the piece performed.
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Film Song — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Film Song: A solo or group singing competition performing a song from film, judged on voice and expression.
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Bharatanatyam — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Bharatanatyam: A classical Indian dance form from Tamil Nadu, judged on technique (nritta), expression (abhinaya) and adherence to the classical style.
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Action Song — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Action Song: A group performance combining a song with matching hand and body actions, popular with younger age groups.
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Storytelling — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Storytelling: A spoken storytelling competition performed live on stage, judged on voice, expression and narrative delivery.
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Speech — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Speech: A solo speech competition on a set or drawn topic, judged on content, structure and delivery.
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Song — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Song: A solo or group singing competition judged on voice, pitch and expression.
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Kathaprasangam — Where It’s Used and How It’s Scored
Kathaprasangam: A Kerala solo storytelling art form combining narration, song and character acting in one performance.

