Dance-a-Poem
This category invites teams to bring a poem to life through the creative integration of dance and recitation. Inspired by the CAS statement of the year, two participants will recite the poem while two dancers interpret its message through expressive movement, conveying stories of hope, resilience, and positive change. The performance should creatively communicate the poem's essence within a 3-minute time frame, offering space for emotion, innovation, and artistic expression.
Venue
Auditorium
Event Date
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Maximum school entries
15
Rules & Regulations
CAS Statement of the year - 'Imagining an Impactful Future'
Eligibility: Participation is open exclusively to students of Grades 9–12.
Participants are invited to interpret poems through a blend of performance and recitation, creatively reflecting the CAS statement of the year.
Each team must have a minimum of two members: one for enactment and one for poem recitation. A team may consist of up to four members: two for enactment, two for poem recitation.
The selected poem may be published, adapted, or self-composed, and must be presented in English, Hindi, or a bilingual format.
Each performance must be between 2-and-a-half to 3 minutes in duration. A warning bell will be rung at the 2-and-a-half-minute mark.
Basic light or sound systems will be provided. No spotlight will be provided. Teams must ensure that their performance is clearly visible and audible without amplification.
Background music is allowed but no instruments are allowed
Costumes and props are allowed. The host school will provide three chairs and three tables. All other props must be brought by the participants and should not cause any damage to the venue.
Use of water, fire, powder, sand, or any potentially hazardous materials is strictly prohibited.
The criteria for judgment is:-
Interpretation of the poem
Creativity and Expression
Coordination and Stage Presence
Relevance to CAS statement