Most Popular Dance Choreographer — Facebook
Awarded to the choreography post with the highest number of likes on the CIDFA Facebook page.
Most Popular Dance Academy — Facebook
Awarded to the academy post with the highest number of likes on the CIDFA Facebook page.
Most Popular Promotion Video Clip — Facebook
Selected on the combined score of likes and views of the promotion video clip (1 view = 0.5 pts, 1 like = 1 pt).
Most Popular Dance Choreographer — Instagram
Awarded to the choreography post with the highest number of likes on the CIDFA Instagram page.
Most Popular Dance Academy — Instagram
Awarded to the academy post with the highest number of likes on the CIDFA Instagram page.
Most Popular Promotion Video Clip — TikTok
Selected on the combined score of likes, views and new followers from the clip (1 view = 0.5 pts, 1 like = 1 pt, 1 new follower = 2 pts).
Most Popular Dance Group
Awarded to the dance group whose video from the 6th Colombo International Dance Festival receives the highest number of views.
Most Creative Promotion Video Clip
Selected by the CIDFA panel based on creativity, presentation, and promotional effectiveness.
Most Popular Dance Act — Festival Day
Selected on the highest number of reactions/votes via the CIDFA WhatsApp Channel during the festival day.
Gold
First place in each competition category
Silver
Second place in each competition category
Bronze
Third place in each competition category
Guru Samman Award
Presented to a distinguished dance teacher for lifelong contribution to education.
Young Talent Award
Spotlighting exceptional promise in a dancer under 16.
International Excellence Award
Recognising the outstanding overseas participant.
Cultural Ambassador Award
For the dancer best embodying Sri Lankan cultural heritage.