Organized by :
Association of Malaysian Researchers and Social Services (AMRAS)
in collaboration with
STKIP Al Maksum Indonesia
📍 Venue : Grand Kanaya Hotel, Medan, Indonesia
📅 Date : 17 – 19 December 2026
A. BACKGROUND
The International Traditional Dance Competition is part of the International Colloquium on STEAM Education (IC-STEAM EDU 2026), an international event designed to strengthen intercultural understanding, creativity, innovation, and global collaboration among students, educators, artists, and researchers from various countries.
This competition serves as a platform for participants to preserve and promote traditional cultural heritage through artistic performances while fostering international friendship and harmony.
B. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Participants are university students from various countries.
Participants may register as:
Solo performers,
Duet performers,
or Group performers.
Group performances must consist of 3–6 participants.
The official assignment/recommendation letter must be uploaded through the official registration link as part of the administrative requirements.
Participants must upload proof of registration payment through the provided registration link.
Only participants who complete all academic and administrative requirements will be eligible for the competition
Each participant/team must pay the registration fee and complete the registration form through the official registration link provided by the committee.
Indonesian Participants : IDR 250.000/ Team
Malaysian Participants : RM 50 / Team
International Participants : USD 20.00/ Team
Account Details:
Indonesian Account
Bank : Mandiri
Account No. : 1050022037117
Name : Sekolah Tinggi Keguruan dan Ilmu Pendidikan
Al Maksum
Malaysian Account
Bank : Bank Islam Malaysia
Account No. : 02084010049503
Name : AMRASS GLOBAL ENTERPRISE
Proof of payment must be uploaded during the registration process.
All participants must follow the competition regulations and deadlines determined by the committee.
The decision of the judges is final and cannot be contested.
C. ONLINE COMPETITION SYSTEM
The competition will be conducted fully online.
Participants must:
record their traditional dance performance in video format,
upload the video to YouTube,
and submit the YouTube link to the organizing committee.
The uploaded video must remain public until the official announcement of winners.
Video title format:
Country – Dance Title – IC-STEAM EDU 2026
Example:
Indonesia – Saman Dance – IC-STEAM EDU 2026
The YouTube video description must include:
Participant/Team Name,
University Name,
Country,
Dance Title,
Short Dance Description,
Official hashtags:
#ICSTEAMEDU2026
#InternationalDanceCompetition
#AMRAS
#STKIPAlMaksumIndonesia
Participants must submit the YouTube link through the official submission form before the deadline.
D. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The dance performed must represent a traditional or cultural dance originating from the participant’s country or region.
Modern remix choreography that removes the original cultural identity is not permitted.
The performance must not contain:
violence,
pornography,
hate speech,
discrimination,
or political propaganda.
Duration of performance minimum 4 minutes and maximum 7 minutes
Participants must provide a short written explanation containing:
title of the dance,
country or region of origin,
meaning and philosophy of the dance.
All submitted works must be original and respect cultural authenticity.
E. VIDEO RECORDING GUIDELINES
The video must clearly show the full dance performance.
Video quality should be clear and stable.
Editing is allowed only for:
opening title,
participant identity,
and basic video enhancement.
Excessive visual effects that alter the authenticity of the performance are not permitted.
Participants may use indoor or outdoor performance settings.
The committee reserves the right to reject videos with inappropriate content or poor technical quality.
F. JUDGING CRITERIA
Participants will be evaluated based on:
Authenticity of traditional dance,
Choreography and synchronization,
Cultural interpretation,
Creativity and artistic expression,
Costume and property suitability,
Performance quality,
Video presentation quality,
Audience engagement on YouTube.
The judging system uses a 10-point scale through open jury evaluation. Each jury member will provide one overall score for the submitted performance.
Additional online engagement assessment includes:
Number of YouTube viewers/views,
Number of likes,
Number of positive comments,
Audience interaction and engagement.
These engagement indicators will contribute to the final evaluation.
G. VIOLATIONS
Participants may be disqualified for:
Uploading performances containing offensive or inappropriate content;
Using copyrighted material without permission;
Exceeding the maximum performance duration;
Manipulating YouTube views, likes, or comments using bots or illegal methods;
Plagiarism or imitation of another participant’s performance;
Submitting videos after the deadline.
H. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
The three top winners of the International Traditional Dance Competition will receive:
Medal,
International E-Certificate,
Special Appreciation Award.
The 1st Place Winner and/or Grand Prix Winner will receive a special monetary awards/reward funds provided by the organizing committee and special opportunity to perform at the International Colloquium on STEAM Education (IC-STEAM EDU 2026) in Indonesia. During the performance, the committee will provide lunch and coffee breaks, while transportation, accommodation, and other personal expenses must be covered by the participants or their respective universities/institutions.
I. IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Deadline : November 5, 2026
Video Submission Deadline : November 25, 2026
Judging Session : November 26 – December 10, 2026
Winner Announcement : December 17, 2026
Visit the following link for detailed information and registration : https://s.id/TraditionalDanceCompetition-AlMaksum-Amrass
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