Udaan 2026
The Stage is Set. The Spotlight Awaits.
Winner: $2000 | Runner-Up: $1000
The top two groups, selected by our panel of eminent judges, will receive prestigious cash prizes.
Audience Choice Award: $1000
Your vote matters! The audience's favorite group, chosen through a live poll, will win a grand prize of $1000.
Celebrity Judge & Guest Performance
The iconic Divyaa Unni will not only judge the competition but also grace the stage with a special performance.
Fair & Unbiased Pre-screening
All prescreening submissions are evaluated by a panel of independent, third-party judges to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.
An Overwhelming Global Response
We are thrilled to announce that our finalists have been selected and invites for the Grand Finale have been sent! The passion and talent from dancers globally has been truly inspiring. We are incredibly excited to share this world-class experience with the community. Stay tuned for more details on when tickets will be available!
Timeline
Follow the journey of Udaan 2026
Registration Opens
Jan 30, 2026
Registration Closes
Feb 16, 2026
Video Submission Deadline
Feb 24, 2026
Finalists Announced
Mar 2, 2026
Grand Finale
May 30, 2026
Meet Our Celebrity Judge
An icon of dance, gracing our stage.
Divyaa Unni
Divyaa Unni is a celebrated Indian actress and classical dancer, primarily known for her work in Malayalam cinema. With a career spanning over 50 films, she has captivated audiences with her graceful performances and expressive artistry. A trained Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Mohiniyattam dancer, Divyaa runs her own dance school, the Sreepadam School of Arts, in the United States.
We are thrilled to announce that Divyaa Unni will not only be a distinguished judge for Udaan 2026 but will also grace the stage with a special guest performance.
How to Compete
A simple 3-step process to the grand finale.
1. Register & Upload
Complete the registration and upload a 1 min video.
2. Expert Pre-screening
Our panel of unbiased judges will review all submissions.
3. Grand Finale
Selected groups will compete on the main stage for the title.
Official Rules & Regulations
The UDAAN Group Dance Competition is a two-tier event consisting of a digital Prescreening Phase and a live Grand Finale. By registering, teams agree to abide by all terms outlined below :
For any queries, please reach out to us at udaan@arangu.org.