DPS Chandigarh hosted the Annual Inter-DPS Dance Festival NRITYANJALI 2015 on August 8th 2015 in the school auditorium. The dance competition featured twelve dance teams from North Zone-1. The participating teams presented fabulous dances based on stories from Indian Mythology set to Classical Indian Dance forms.
Mrs. Geetika Kalha, IAS was the Chief Guest for the event. Guru Shobha Koser also graced the occasion. The competition was adjudged by an esteemed panel consisting of Ms. Vani Madhav, Guru Brij Mohan Gangani and Mrs. Charu Handa, all eminent personalities from the field of dance.
The programme started with the traditional lighting of the lamp. The guests and the participating teams were given a warm welcome by the Principal, Mrs Reema Dewan. She expressed her pleasure in hosting the prestigious event annually. In her address, she said that DPS has always believed in holistic growth of its students and for that education as well as understanding of aesthetics is of utmost importance. She further added that Indian Classical Dance and Music is an important part of our culture, which not only enriches and refines the human personality but also soothes the stress in students and brings happiness and peace of mind. It also enhances physical fitness, self-control and self-confidence in them.
The whole event was a cultural extravaganza and showcased the pristine and the highest dance forms at their best. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the breath taking performances. The show was spiritually uplifting and indeed mesmerizing.
DPS Chandigarh was adjudged the winner while DPS Hisar and DPS Azad Nagar, Kanpur bagged the first and second Runners-up positions respectively. The winners and the first runners-up have qualified for the National Level event to be held in Delhi in November, 2015.
The dance festival came to a close with the vote of thanks and the prize distribution ceremony.
