ATA 2006 is inviting all enthusiastic and talented people, of all ages and from every state, to participate in what we hope will be a truly memorable and exceptional convention. We are looking for eclectic ideas and high energy to help make this a convention full of variety, verve and grace. We are looking for fresh faces as well as seasoned veterans with new ideas. We welcome your participation in this fun-filled gala.
Entry Category
Duration
Folk and Film Dances
--3 to 5
min, minimum 4 participants
Classical Dance
--Up to 10 minutes
Folk and Film Songs
--3 to 5 minutes
Classical Songs and Instrumental Music
--5 to 7 minutes
Skits/Dramas
--10 to 20 minute
Competitions
will be conducted separately according to the 4 age groups
listed on the Entry
Form for Cultural Programs.Please refer to the form for the different age
groups.Interested parties should complete the entry form and send
it, along with DVD, to:Lakshmi Chundu, 151 S. Belleza Lane, Anaheim Hills,
CA 92807 email: lchundu@sbcglobal.net
For
all rules and regulations, please visit us on the web at http://www.ataworld.org.Selected entrants for the program will be notified
by the Cultural Committee.
Please
contact the following members for further information.
The American Telugu Association invites participation from Telugu artists (professional and amateur) for the 9th ATA conference. Groups and individuals can apply to perform as a part of the main conference program or compete in one of our many competitions. The emphasis in this program will be to reflect Telugu culture and heritage.
Items should be creative and reflect Telugu culture. The list of items includes, but is not limited to:
Folk Songs
Folk Dances
Parody
Karaoke
Classical Dances
Classical Songs
Mimicry
Drama
Dance Drama
Skits
To make this event successful we want to ensure that all participants are aware of the following rules and regulations.
Solo
items will be considered for competition only.
Time
duration for each item is 5 to 20 minutes. Dramas /
plays will be limited to 30 minutes in length.
Completed
entry forms should be postmarked by March 30th,
2006.
Each
item should be submitted on DVDs
in its entirety before April 10th, 2006.Those who would like their DVDs
returned should include a self-addressed envelope
with sufficient postage.ATA or the organizing committee is not liable
for lost DVDs
or misplaced communications.
The
DVD
must contain the program in its entirety and be of
high quality to enable the audition committee to
review the program effectively. DVDs
of poor quality will not be reviewed.
An
Audition Committee will review all items for
quality, presentation, and appropriateness.
Decisions
of the Cultural Committee will be communicated to
item organizers by April 30th All
decisions by the Cultural Committee are final.
The
organizer for the selected item (s) should submit
their production requirements to the Cultural
Committee by May 10th,2006.Item
organizers are required to bring their own costumes
and props.
The
Production Team will provide the production details
to the organizer by June 15th,2006.
ATA
requires all participants and organizers to register
for the convention.Participants are expected to pre-register by
the first early registration deadline to facilitate
planning
Please
complete the enclosed entry form and mail to the address
given or download, fill –in and email. We encourage all
talented artists to participate and hope to see you in
Long Beach.
Send
completed entry form/DVDs to:
Lakshmi Chundu
151 S. Belleza Lane
Anaheim Hills, CA 92807
(714) 685-1130
