Media release

Doha, June 2: Owing to the increasing demand of interested applicants and to accommodate more entries besides giving many more interested dancers to participate in this one of its kind Global Baila Dance Contest, MCC Qatar has extended the deadline for registration of applications to June 30, 2022.  

MCC in association with premier organization “Mandd Sobhann” is inviting all dance lovers who are 15 years and above without any religion or region or language bar to participate in this global Baila Dance contest. 

The contestants will perform in a mixed duet format on Konkani songs for both males and females in a duet performance.    It will be telecasted on Daijiworld TV 24x7 channel and webcast on MCC Qatar’s YouTube channel and on Facebook page.

The contest will be held in three phases:

1. First round - Out of the total entries received, 24 videos will be selected for broadcast and telecast. Out of these, 12 couples will be promoted to the semi-final round. 
2. Semi-final Round –12 selected couples will have to video record a dance to a new song and send. Of these, 6 couples will be promoted to the final round. 
3. These 6 couples will have to record again, a dance to another song and send their entry for the final phase.

• Out of these 6 couples, the best will be declared the winner and will receive the title – ‘Global Baila King & Global Baila Queen’. They will receive a cash prize of Rs 1 lac. 
• The first runners-up will receive a cash prize of Rs 50,000.
• The second runners-up will receive a cash prize of Rs 25,000.

As this is a Video Contest, the contestants, in their own interest, must ensure good quality video recording (at their own expense). Only the finally edited version may be sent. 

The song/songs selected for the video challenge must be in Konkani (of any dialect), and songs of any other language will not be permitted.

The duration of the video should be a minimum of 3 minutes 30 seconds and not exceeding 5 minutes.

One may select a single song or a mix of two songs. However, the following must be strictly adhered to: 

1. Obtaining the permission of the composer, to video-record the song, is the responsibility of the contestants.
2. Care must be taken to wear the correct, traditional costumes and also relevant ornaments. If you have any doubts, kindly clarify with Mandd Sobhann’s Dance Director – Rahul Pinto (+91 85533 57578). Any video without the correct costumes and ornaments will not receive serious consideration. 
3. Dancers must make an earnest effort to learn and dance the correct steps and moves of Baila and absolutely avoid mixing filmi, tapori, western or any other moves into the dancing. All in all, the video – through the costumes, the ornaments and through the moves and steps - should truly reflect and project Konkani’s traditional dance-form.

Note: Kindly refer to Mandd Sobhann or MCC Qatar YouTube Channel for – (i) information on baila,(ii) its costumes and moves etc. And also (iii) for the Rules of this contest and (iv) the Registration link

 For the prizes, the following will be considered:

1. Proper Baila costumes and ornaments.
2. Correct Baila steps and dance moves.
3. Grace, expressions, coordination and synchronization.
4. Pure dancing and dancing skills will be considered. Acrobatics and enactments will not be considered prominently.
5. Videos shot outdoors will be preferred.

•  The Awards Ceremony will be conducted in the month of January 2023,
• Registration form link is available through the below link and on MCC Qatar YouTube Channel https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1k8nHaI3VtoGaE0rh-r9yfR_EejR_-idlM1fk1lh07P4/edit?usp=sharing

Registration:

1. Registration google form can be filled through the below link and is also available on MCC Qatar YouTube Channel and Daijiworld.
2. The last date to 'register’ is June 30, 2022. 
3. The last date to ‘submit the video’ is July 31, 2022. The videos should be submitted in the MP4 format only, along with the prescribed application.
4. Before you begin practicing, please send us the song along with your registration to mccbailachallenge@gmail.com or WhatsApp (+91 85533 57578). Only after getting an approval from us (via email/WhatsApp), you may proceed with your dance practice. This is done only to avoid the same song being recorded by more than one and to ensure that it’s technically in order. It is first-come-first-served for the song selection. Hence, registration has to be at the earliest to get a song of your choice. 
5. For any clarification on the registration/song selection, you may contact Mandd Sobhann’s Dance Director – Rahul Pinto (+91 85533 57578). or MCC Cultural Secretary Amith Mathias +974 30942022).

The dance enthusiasts are encouraged to find their best dancing partner and make use of this unique platform to participate in an online dance contest and showcase your dancing skills globally.  There is no religion, region or language bar in choosing your partner which gives ample opportunity to choose best dancing partner and give your best performance.

Lucrative prize money is waiting for the best performers and can display your dancing talents globally through Daijiworld TV and MCC YouTube channel.  

Registration deadline is extended to June 30.