Celebrate Indian Classical Dance & Music

By attending, you become a patron of culture. Every donation and ticket sold directly supports cultural education programs and scholarships through Asha for Education, Princeton, helping to preserve and pass on these invaluable traditions to future generations.

About the Forum

Every ticket and donation fuels cultural education programs and scholarships through Asha for Education Princeton projects—keeping the rhythm of learning alive long after curtain call.

Event Details

Location
Hindu American Temple and Cultural Center, Sri Krishna Mandir, 31 Wooley Road, Morganville, NJ 07751

Registration Links

Please read the Event rules and click here to Register for Utsav 2025

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Every donation and ticket sold directly supports cultural education programs and scholarships through Asha for Education, Princeton, helping to preserve and pass on these invaluable traditions to future generations.

Event Rules — Please read carefully

1. Acceptable dance forms for registration:
   • Bharatanatyam
   • Kuchipudi
   • Kathak
   • Odissi
   • Any other classical dance form
2. No Bollywood / semi‑classical / folk dance will be allowed. This forum is strictly for classical dance/music performances only.
3. To provide many schools the opportunity to perform, we will limit the number of performances to 2 per dance school and the total time should not exceed 10–15 minutes for the 2 performances.
4. Students may not participate in more than one performance.
5. No confetti or similar products are allowed on or off stage.
6. Registration Fees
   1. School Registration Fee: $100 (Mandatory) — Click on the QR code to register.
   2. Dance Performer Fee: $20 per performer (Minimum of 6 performers required per school; cost includes dinner).
   3. The school registration fee and the fee for a minimum of six performers are due at the time of registration.
   4. Ticket Requirement
      • Each participating school must purchase 10 tickets at $25 each to sell. Audience Ticket Price: $25 (includes boxed food).
      • Ticket purchase by each school required by November 10, 2025.
   5. Example of Minimum Payment Calculation
      • For a school registering 6 students plus 1 teacher:
      • a. Performer Fees: 6 × $20 = $120
      • b. School Registration Fee: $100
      • c. Minimum Ticket Purchase: 10 × $25 = $250
      • d. Total Due Registration (Minimum Cost): $120 + $100 + $250 = $470
7. Dinner: All participants and audience members with valid tickets will receive dinner.
8. Important Deadline
   1. Final registration and payment must be completed by November 10, 2025. All proceeds are final and non‑refundable.
   2. Final payment includes school registration, Dance Performer registration, and minimum purchase of the tickets.
9. Additional guest tickets for admission can be purchased at the venue — $25 for age 3 and above (includes dinner).
10. If an audio track is used, please send a working copy at least 15 days in advance (22‑Nov‑2025).
11. Please email your audio track to princeton@ashanet.org.
12. School coordinators are responsible for keeping performers ready on time.
13. Once finalized, the list of events will be shared with school coordinators in advance.
14. Organizers reserve the right to alter schedule/format to accommodate different situations.
15. Outside food or drinks are NOT allowed in the auditorium.
16. Organizers are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or liability during the show.
17. By participating, you agree to uphold the ethical and cultural values we want our kids to learn.
18. Registrations will be closed once we reach the limit.
19. All participants will receive volunteering hours for practicing and performing at the event. The participants will receive a trophy for event participation.

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