General Championship 2024

Drishti provides an insight about the ongoing Cultural General Championship, Frostfall 2024.

INTRODUCTION

Frostfall 2024 is an inter-branch Cultural General Championship of IIT Dharwad, eagerly awaited by students. It includes a variety of electrifying events and teams formed according to branches. Each event is given certain points and the maximum points a team can get are 1050 points.
The team distribution is as follows :
Team 1: Computer Science Engineering
Team 2: Electrical Engineering (EEE and ECE)+ Engineering Physics
Team 3: Mechanical Engineering + BS-MS
Team 4: Mathematics & Computing, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and PG (All Departments)

The events and corresponding points awarded are as follows:

• Solo Music: 30 points
• Pair on Stage Music: 50 points
• Band Performance: 100 points
• Dance Group: 100 points
• Dance Duet: 50 points
• Solo Dance: 30 points
• Stage Play: 130 points
• Mono Acting: 50 points
• MUN: 100 points
• Fashion Photography: 60 points
• Fashion/Costume Design: 80 points
• Short Film: 100 points
• Quizzes (Epics and Hollywood-Bollywood): 30 points each
• Clay Modelling: 40 points
• Esports (Valorant and CODM): 60 points (30 points per game)
• Stand-Up Comedy: 10 points
  

RHYTHM RAPTURE 2024

Rhythm Rapture is the pinnacle of dance at the FrostFall Cultural General Championship. It includes 3 events : Solo Dance, Duet Dance and Group Dance.

Dance Themes

1. Bollywood Bonanza Theme: A vibrant, high-energy Bollywood-style dance event inspired by iconic Bollywood moments. Explanation: Mimicking and improvising a scene like the famous “Ghaghra” dance from “Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani,” this performance will be filled with high-energy, colorful, and joyful dance sequences. The dancers will engage the audience with lively movements, imitating a festive Indian wedding environment(in this example). The performance will showcase the grandeur and celebration typical of Bollywood movie dances.
   
2. Sufi and Devotional Dance Theme: A spiritual and mystical journey through dance. Explanation: The dancers will take the audience on a serene and captivating journey, deeply rooted in spirituality. The performance will evoke a sense of peace and devotion through Sufi Whirling, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and semi-classical dance forms. This piece will capture the essence of mysticism, as dancers swirl gracefully in flowing white or pastel garments, embodying the calmness and transcendence of Sufi tradition.
   
3. Festivals of India Theme: A dance performance that revolves around the various Indian festivals. Explanation: This lively and vibrant performance will take the audience through a celebration of India’s most iconic festivals, such as Diwali, Holi, Navratri, Eid, and Durga Puja. Each section of the dance will represent the unique energy and traditions associated with each festival. The dancers will perform to songs and folk tunes that are traditionally linked to the festivals, with the mood shifting from the spiritual atmosphere of Diwali to the colorful chaos of Holi.
   

EVENT :

Solo Dance

Frostfall 2024 started on 25 October 2024 with Solo Dance as its first event and was met with an enthusiastic audience. This event was worth 30 points and witnessed all 4 teams giving mesmerising performances, making it a tough call for the judges to select a winner.

The judges for the event were Dr. Samba Raju and Dr. Nagaveni S. The both of them witnessed the spectacular performances and judged them accordingly.

Judging Criteria
Rhythm matching : 40 points
Flexibility : 30 points
Song selection : 30 points

Team Representation
Team 1 was represented by Maneesha, a graceful kuchipudi dancer, and Akshay, who performed some smooth moves.
Team 2 was represented by Sanjana Koppara, known for her enthralling moves, and Kshitija Ingale, who showcased her graceful dance moves.
Team 3 was represented by Pranathi and Piyush More, two of the reknowned dancers at IITDh.
Team 4 was represented by Kunal Katekar, who was an energetic beast and Anarva Nagrale, who performed some sleak western moves.

Winners
After careful consideration, the first prize went to Piyush More from Team 3, celebrated for his captivating stage presence. The first runner-up position went to Koppara Sanjana from Team 2 who took the audience by storm with her remarkable performance. Kunal Katkar from Team 4 secured the second runner-up position with an impressive display of talent.

Points awarded
Team 2: 15 points
Team 3: 10 points
Team 4: 5 points

Duet Dance

The tango does not end here. The second event of Rhythm Rapture, Duet Dance was conducted on 27 October 2024 and was received by an excited and cheering crowd. Performance time was limited to 4-6 minutes, with 4 minutes as the minimum and 6 minutes as the maximum.

The judges, same as for the Solo Dance, Dr. Nagaveni S and Dr. Samba Raju, were kind enough to be the judges for this session as well. The lively and energetic moves of every duo made it hard for the judges to score and evaluate the performances.

Judging Criteria
Rhythm matching : 30 points
Flexibility : 20 points
Song selection : 20 points
Costume Selection : 15 points
Audience engagement : 15 points

Team Representation
Two duos from each team showcased their enthralling performances and captivated the judges and the audience. The way each person brought their unique talent and energy to the stage and created an otherworldly experience that had the entire audience hyped from start to finish.

Winners
After careful pondering and a tense yet cheering environment, the results announced were as follows:
First place : Team 4 Duo 2
Second place : Team 3 Duo 1
Third place : Team 1 Duo 2
Fourth place : Team 1 Duo 1

The overall winners for the Duet Dance were: First place: Team 1
Second place: Team 4
Third place: Team 3

Points awarded
Team 1- 25 pts
Team 4 -15pts
Team 3- 10 pts

Group Dance

We always save the best for the last. The third and last event of Rhythm Rapture, Group Dance was conducted on 27 October 2024 and was welcomed by an auditorium full of cheering crowd. Performance time is limited to 8-10 minutes, with 8 minutes as the minimum and 10 minutes as the maximum.

The judges of this event were Ms. Bobby Mehenta, Dr. Samba Raju and Dr. Nagaveni S. The judges found it extremely hard to score the performances and they not only were mesmerized by the performances but were also rejuvenated by their efforts.

Judging Criteria
Rhythm Matching : 25 points
Theme : 25 points
Song Selection : 15 points
Costume Selection : 15 points
Audience Engagement : 20 points

Team Representation
Every team had one group that put on an electrifying show. The chemistry of each group was undeniable, and the seamless transitions, rich dynamics, and expressive artistry displayed were truly impressive. The performances were full of passion, precision, and heart.

To check out the incredible dance performances by all the teams, click here!

A small hiccup during the GC

During the group dance event, an unexpected event stirred up. Ultimately, based on the accumulated points from the judges, Team 4 was awarded first place, and Team 3 came in second.
However, Team 3, contested this decision. They argued that Team 4 had exceeded the performance time limit of 10 minutes, as set by the event rules. Before the performances, Team 4 had requested permission from both the General Secretary of Sapphire, and the General Secretary of Cultural Affairs to extend their performance by 2-3 minutes. They had also consulted the other team heads, none of whom objected. However, Team 3 contended that a lack of objection didn’t imply full consent, and they believed this oversight should give Team 4 a penalty of 10 points which would make the scores of both the teams equal making it a tie. Hence both of them would be sharing the first position.
After a long discussion, the teams overcame their differences. The issue was resolved, both the teams came to a mutual and amicable understanding and the General Secretary of Cultural Affairs made the final call awarding Team 4 first place.

Winners
Following careful consideration and in a lively, suspense-filled setting, the results were announced as follows: First place : Team 4
Second place : Team 3
Third place : Team 1
Fourth place : Team 2

Points awarded
Team 4 -50pts
Team 3 -30pts
Team 1 -20pts

Stand-up Comedy

We all like us some humour to light up our lives. After the group dance, the evening continued with a witty Stand-Up Comedy show.

The judges of the show were the team leads of the various teams participating in the GC: Shashwat Shourya, lead of Team 1; Anupam Rabha, lead of Team 2; Vedant Kannur, filling in for Jandrasupalli Devansh, lead of Team 3 and Nipun Gupta, lead of Team 4.

Judging Criteria
Humourous content : 30 points
Content Delivery : 30 points
Stage Presence and Audience Engagement : 15 points
Overall Impact : 15 points

Team Representation
There was an incredible lineup of talented comedians bringing their own unique style and perspective to the stage.They brought about their entertaining takes on everyday situations and relatable anecdotes that made the auduence crack up with laughter.

Winners
After thoughtful consideration, the winners were finally revealed much to the audience’s delight:
First place : Team 4 Harsh Meena
Second place : Team 2 Arshdeep Singh
Third place : Team 1 Sudhakar Shivanand

Points awarded
Team 4 -5pts
Team 2 -3pts
Team 1 -2pts

The overall winners for the Stand- Up Comedy were: First place: Team 4
Second place: Team 2
Third place: Team 1

The audience thoroughly enjoyed the performances, making it a memorable experience for everyone. Congratulations to the winners, and best of luck to all teams in the upcoming challenges!