Rashtriya Baal Nritya Mahotsav — National Children's Dance Festival, Khajuraho
by Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi
National-Level Performance Platform
Rashtriya Baal Nritya Mahotsav — National Children's Dance Festival, Khajuraho is a competition by Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi for students in Class 5–11, open to students across India. It is free to take part.
Mode
In-Person
Eligibility
Class 5–11
Fee
Free
Duration
7 days
Format
Individual · Teams of 10
Time needed
Full-time during the 7-day festival period, including rehearsals and performances.
About This Opportunity
The Rashtriya Baal Nritya Mahotsav is a national-level classical dance festival for children held annually as part of the Khajuraho Dance Festival at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho Group of Temples in Madhya Pradesh. Organized by the Ustad Allauddin Khan Sangeet Evam Kala Akademi under the Department of Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh, the festival provides young classical dancers a prestigious national platform.
Participants aged 10 to 16 trained in any Indian classical dance form recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi — including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam — are eligible to apply. Selection involves initial evaluation through video submission followed by review by a distinguished jury of senior classical dancers.
The Mahotsav takes place in February each year, coinciding with the main Khajuraho Dance Festival which runs for approximately seven days. Shortlisted young dancers perform before eminent jurors and audiences alongside India's finest classical dance artists, offering a rare platform for emerging talent to gain national visibility.
Eligibility
- Grade Level
- Class 5–11
- Age Range
- 10 - 16 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Prior training in at least one Indian classical dance form recognized by the Sangeet Natak Akademi
Ages 10-16. Open to students trained in any Indian classical dance form recognized by Sangeet Natak Akademi, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam. Selection by video submission and jury review.
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Academic Details
Difficulty: Intermediate
Rewards & Recognition
Recognition
National Classical Dance Recognition
Skills your child builds
How entries are judged
Technical proficiency, adherence to classical form, expressiveness (abhinaya), stage presence, choreography, and overall artistic presentation.
Selection process
Initial selection based on video submission, followed by a final review and shortlisting by a distinguished jury for live performances.
How to apply
- 1Online application and video submission
- 2Jury evaluation of submitted videos
- 3Notification of selection
Frequently asked questions
Is Rashtriya Baal Nritya Mahotsav — National Children's Dance Festival, Khajuraho free?
This opportunity is free to participate in.
Who can participate in Rashtriya Baal Nritya Mahotsav — National Children's Dance Festival, Khajuraho?
Students in Class 5–11. children aged 10-16.
What will my child gain from Rashtriya Baal Nritya Mahotsav — National Children's Dance Festival, Khajuraho?
Performance opportunity at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Khajuraho. National-level recognition before distinguished juries and audiences. Platform alongside India's finest classical dance artists. Evaluation by senior dancers and jury of classical dance experts. Annual government-organized festival with over 52 editions.
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