MUMBAI:Disney Channel kicked off the second season of `My School Rocks`.

Inspired by Disney Channel Original Movie - High School Musical 2, `My School Rocks` celebrates dance and music by offering kids a nationwide opportunity to participate in teams and express themselves.

The winning school team will get the opportunity to star in a music video of one of the songs from High School Musical 2, which will be choreographed by Shiamak Davar and air on Disney Channel.

The first school registering for inter school dance competition was Bal Bharti School, New Delhi.

Walt Disney Television International (India) SVP and MD Antoine Villeneuve said, "Disney`s High School Musical continues to be a rage around the world, which is all about staying true to yourself and express yourself. Through the new season of `My School Rocks`, we look forward to seeing a lot of High School Musical fans to demonstrate their passion for dance and music."

The competition this year has expanded to eight cities for auditions in November. In addition, Shiamak Davar`s Institute for the Performing Arts will support and inspire the budding talent. Schools across India are encouraged to register in writing to Disney Channel by 18 November.

Participating schools will choreograph a dance sequence on one of the High School Musical 2 Hindi soundtracks and appear for auditions at selected cities. Davar will shortlist eight semi-finalists from the entries received. The videos of these eight performances will air on Disney Channel in December.

The final winner will be chosen based on Disney Channel audience polls and Davar`s marks to the teams. The eight locations for auditions include

Delhi 20, 21 NovemberChandigarh 16 NovemberHyderabad 23 NovemberLucknow 21 November Mumbai 26, 27, 28 NovemberAhmedabad 27, 28 November Bangalore 22 NovemberKolkata 27, 28 November