This is a SIFAA sponsored event. 

 Guidelines/FAQ For Dance performers 

What is MRTP Forum ?

• Margazhi in RTP is a forum to encourage gurus, adult dancers and young dancers who have completed their arangetram, in our community to perform. We strongly encourage you to apply. 

Is there a COST to register and perform ? 

• Entry fee is free for SIFAA members

• Participants have to be SIFAAA members. Any non-members performing with SIFAA member are allowed to register for a $30 donation 

• This is SIFAA sponsored event

What are the Dates for the Event?

• Dance performances will be scheduled across Nov 13, 14, 15 – 2026

 Do I need to be a SIFAA member to register ? 

• Yes, Only active SIFAA members can register 

• Please login to Sifaa.org and identify your membership status and if inactive, please extend membership or become a member 

Who can fill the Google form ? 

• Only SIFAA members are allowed to apply

• All local dance teachers, dancers who are 23 years or older are welcome to participate.

If I’m under 23 but have performed an arangetram can I still apply ? 

• If you are an advanced student below age 23 and if you have completed arangetram, you can register

How will the SIFAA MRTP committee allocate slots for Dance ? 

• All dance performances for individuals are allocated 30 mins

• Dance performances involving an aspect of story telling that will also include a minimum of 3 performers on stage will be allocated 45 mins

• Dance collaborations involving 2 or more schools and a minimum of 4 performers on stage will be allocated a time of 60 mins

• At this time we do not have the ability to logistically support dance performances for large groups and schools

• All slots allocated will be based on a first come first serve basis. Please register as soon as we open registration to ensure a spot for your performance

When should I share the audio file for my dance?

• Please test the audio file and share the audio file  in a google drive link as soon as your slot is confirmed by the date specified by SIFAA.

• Please refrain from sharing /changing the audio files on the day of the event. 

Do I have flexibility to select dates and time slots?

• It is extremely difficult to accommodate specific time slots so we request participants and accompanists to be flexible and make yourself available for the duration of the weekend to allow this festival to be well organized, well attended as well.

• SIFAA reserves the right to make the final decision on the time slots and performance time

• We will try our best to accommodate all the registrations, however SIFAA reserves the right to choose performers on a first come, first served basis.

• Participants canceling a confirmed spot on short notice will forfeit their ability to register for upcoming year (unless it is really unavoidable)

• SIFAA will reserve the right to deny future slots for registrants who do not follow the guidelines listed.

We register and what next ? 

• • • SIFAA will review registrations and membership validity of the registrants and work towards time slots and communicate at the earliest

    • Upon receiving the communication , each registrant has to share membership details to the board by the stipulated time to keep the slot 

    • If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at mrtp@sifaa.org