DPS Chandigarh hosted the Annual Inter DPS Dance Festival on August 11, 2018 in the school auditorium. The dance competition featured nineteen dance teams from North Zone-1. The participating teams presented fabulous dances based on the themes ‘Barah Masa’ – celebrating the Indian Seasons and ‘Kavyanjali’ – poetry in motion.
Guru Shobha Koser, an eminent kathak dancer and creative artist par excellence, Mr. Kamal Arora, Chandigarh based theatre person and Chairman, Chandigarh Sangeet Natak Academy were the Guests of Honour for the occasion. The competition was adjudged by an esteemed panel consisting of Guru Samira Koser, distinguished Classical Dancer, Ms. Charu Handa, Asstt. Professor, PGGCG, Sec 11, Chandigarh and Ms. Shabnam Nath, Director Sanskriti – Centre of Creative Art.
The programme started with the traditional lighting of the lamp by the honourable guests. The participating teams were given a warm welcome by the Principal, Mrs. Reema Dewan. She expressed her immense pleasure and pride in hosting the Inter-DPS Dance Competition.
In her address, she said that exposing children to India’s culture and heritage through classical dance and music is a great initiative taken by the DPS Society. She further added that such meets are a celebration and enhance camaraderie and bonding that leads to a brighter and better world.
The cultural extravaganza showcased the diversity of Indian classical dance styles, costumes and expression. The audience thoroughly enjoyed the breath-taking and insightful performances. The whole event was indeed soul-stirring and stimulating.
DPS Chandigarh was adjudged the winner while DPS Azad Nagar Kanpur, DPS Mohali and DPS Ferozepur bagged the first, second and third Runners-up positions respectively.
