• Pujari – A 501(c)(3) nonprofit fostering Bengali culture & community in Greater Atlanta.

Event Details

  1. Name : Atlanta Icon Dance Contest 2026
  2. Type : In-person Dance Competition organized by Pujari Atlanta
  3. Auditions : Virtual Auditions on Saturday 28March 11am-6pm. Venue TBD
  4. Grand Finale : Saturday 11 April 2026, 10.30am-5.00pm
  5. Venue: Alpharetta Library Auditorium
    Address : 10 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA 30009

Program Organizer : Pujari Inc https://www.pujari.org/

  1. Program Coordinators : Swagata Mukherjee, SowmDeb Sen, Sanjukta Bagchi

Prizes & Recognition :

  • 3 winners from each category
  • Winner’s names will be declared in Pujari Web and FB page.
  • Attractive prizes for winners in all categories.
  • Recognition in Pujari and international media.
  • 1st prize winner of each group gets an exclusive chance to perform live at Pujari Baisakhi on 18 April, 2026

How to Register

  • Option 1: Register using this link: Registration for Atlanta Icon 2026 Dance

Option 2: Register using QR code on flyer

Groups

Group A – age upto 10 years

Group B – ages 11-17 years

Group C – ages 18 and above

Group D – Group performers, each member 14 or under 14 years (min 2 , max 6)

Group E – Group performers, each member above 14 years (min 2 , max 6)

Participation fees

Pujari Members : $15        Pujari Guests : $25

Group participants to pay individually. Contact Coordinators for group discount !

Payment by Zelle at pr@pujari.org.
Fees are non refundable

Deadlines :

  • Registration Deadline : 7Mar 2026
  • Payment Deadline : Zelle to pr@pujari.org by 7Mar 2026
  • Track submission deadline will be shared by program coordinators subsequently

Rules & Regulations :

  1. Time limit for performance : 3 mins
  2. A participant can have only one solo entry.
  3. Participant can be part of one group in addition to a solo entry.
  4. Please bring age proof in case verification is requested.
  5. Event restricted to residents of Georgia, USA only
  6. All Dances must be on pre-made track, no other music accompaniments allowed.
    Track will be played by program coordinators; microphones or any other accompaniment will not be allowed. For any pre-read for the dance, please share with the program coordinators, this should fit in the 3 min timeslot.
  7. Dance track can be in any language or even percussion only.
  8. For groups, Group coordinators are the point of contact for all purposes of the event.
  9. Judges’ Decision Final
  10. On the day of the contest, participants are required to check in at the front desk with proof of registration and payment.
  11. Please be on time, in case of delay participant will need to wait for Judge’s call/ decision to be able to participate.
  12. Any other rules and procedures will be communicated by the program coordinators during the process.

Welcome to Atlanta Icon & Good Luck !!

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