12th Annual ICP Entertainment Film Festival Proudly Presents: A Call for Youth Indian Dancers to Perform on a Global Stage! We are officially inviting New York City dance schools, cultural youth groups, and individual youth dancers to showcase their talent at our upcoming 12th Annual ICP Entertainment Film Festival (October 23–27, 2026). We are looking for vibrant, traditional youth dance performances to open our high-profile red carpet evening galas in New York City. Performance Dates: Opening Night Celebration: Friday, October 23, 2026 Closing Night Grand Finale Gala: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Venue: Saar Indian Bistro, NYC ✨ Performance Style & Guidelines: All Styles Welcome: Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Bollywood, Bhangra, Folk Fusion, and more. Group Size: 4 to 6 young dancers wearing traditional Indian attire. Routine Length: One energetic, choreographed routine lasting approximately 5–10 minutes or less. What We Provide for Your Group's Participation: Great Publicity & Exposure: Featured recognition in our major post-festival press article highlighting your dance academy and performers. On-Camera Red Carpet Interview: A dedicated media interview with your school director to promote your programs, classes, and upcoming registration. Professional Media Assets: High-resolution digital red carpet photography and fully produced video coverage of the routine provided directly to your school for marketing use. Strategic Promotion: Social media cross-promotion across all ICP Entertainment networks. Catered Amenities: Complimentary food and hospitality for all participating young dancers and their director. Please note: This unpaid cultural showcase offers local dance groups exceptional brand visibility, professional media content, and press recognition at a premier New York City festival. How to Apply: If your school or group would like to secure a performance slot, please reply directly to this post using the Craigslist secure email pathway with the following information: School or Group Name Director's Name & Contact Info Number and Age Range of Dancers Dance Style Recent photos or videos of your dance group Join us in celebrating Indian culture and making a major impact on the red carpet! Best. Veena Kondapalli ICP Ent. Fil,m Festival
