Beyond Boundaries Series - An Introduction

This exciting series for special schools provides a vibrant platform for specially abled students to engage in creative competitions like drawing, painting, cartooning, recipe-making, dance and others. These activities are designed to showcase artistic talents while addressing significant community and global topics. By participating, students collaborate, using creativity to inspire positive change.

This initiative empowers students to think beyond the ordinary, using art, dance, and culinary creations as tools for advocacy and awareness. It celebrates their unique perspectives and fosters a space where creativity meets purpose, inspiring peers and communities to take action. Together, let us honor the boundless potential of these young minds!

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E-Mime Competition: An Introduction

E-Mime Webpage
The E-Mime Competition is an extraordinary online competition celebrating the power of silent expression and the boundless creativity of specially abled students. This innovative platform empowers participants to communicate stories, emotions, and ideas through the captivating art of mime—without words or dialogues. By expressing complex thoughts through movement, gesture, and facial expression, students showcase the beauty of non-verbal communication, inspiring self-confidence and breaking barriers. The challenge highlights the incredible potential of each participant, proving that true expression transcends language and physical limitations. Beyond a competition, it is a celebration of diversity, resilience, and imagination.

E-Mime Competition: Purpose

The purpose of the E-Mime Competiton is to provide a platform for specially abled children to express themselves creatively through the art of mime. This event fosters creativity by encouraging performers to explore their imagination and convey emotions and stories without words. It promotes inclusivity by creating an environment where all abilities are celebrated while enhancing non-verbal communication skills. The competition builds confidence in participants, allowing them to grow personally and express themselves freely. Additionally, it raises awareness of the talents and potential of specially abled children, fostering understanding and appreciation within the broader community. 

E-Mime Competition: SDG Focus

We chose SDG 13: Climate Action for its focus on collective efforts to combat climate change and its impacts on people and the planet. This competition promotes awareness of climate action through non-verbal storytelling. The E-Mime Competition empowers young minds to be catalysts for change, fostering discussions on sustainability while aligning their creativity with the goals of SDG 13.

E-Mime Competition: All You Need To Know

Participants will express their creativity through virtual mime performances, focusing on non-verbal communication. Please refer to the sections below for guidelines, registration, and submission and other details.

Registration Form

Pre-registration is mandatory for schools wishing to join the E-Mime Challenge. Payment can be made through the link provided in the form.

Registration Form (Includes Payment Link)

Online Registration Form

Excel Template for Participant Information

Participant Details Template

Rules & Guidelines

We are sharing the rules and guidelines applicable to the E-Mime Challenge, including details on topics, time limit, submission procedures, and judging criteria. Participants are kindly requested to review the guidelines provided below.

Rules

E-Mime Competition: Frequently Asked Questions

Beyond Boundaries is an initiative for special schools that empowers students to express themselves creatively through competitions in art, dance, and culinary arts. It encourages exploration of creativity while addressing social issues.

This is an online competition where specially abled students act and express themselves through mime without words or dialogue.

All Special Schools in India can participate.

Groups of 4-6 students can participate in each performance.

The competition’s theme shall be based on SDG 13: Climate Action.

To register yourself, you need to fill out the online registration form available on the website during the specified registration period.

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For registration, the fee is Rs. 500 for USO Member Schools and Rs. 600 for non-USO Member Schools

Simple costumes and minimal props are allowed. A black costume is not required.

No, there is no requirement to paint the face white or any other color.

Schools should submit their performance videos in landscape mode, MP4 format via Google Drive (a link will be provided).

The results will be announced online on March 14, 2025.

E-Mime Competition: Registration Form

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