#DPSIndirapuram won 1st Prize in Inter DPS Zonal Dance Festival
DPS Indirapuram won 1st Prize in Inter DPS Zonal Dance Festival
Inndirapuram: DPS Indirapuram hosted the Inter DPS Zonal Dance Festival, ‘Nrityanjali 2016’ on Saturday,6th August, 2016. The theme for the festival was ‘TamasoMaaJyotirGamaya’ – From Darkness to Light. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. V.K.Shunglu, Chairman DPS Society and Chairman Managing Committee, DPS Indirapuram. Mrs. Santosh Bansal, Pro-vice Chairperson DPS Indirapurampresided over the function and Dr. (Mrs.) ZeenatKhader, Joint Secretary DPS Society graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour
Other eminent guests who were present on the occasion were Mr. Abhishek Bansal, Member Managing Committee, DPS Indirapuram, Dr. Sanjay Garg, Member Managing Committee, DPS Indirapuram, Ms. PreetiSinghal, Parent Representative Managing Committee DPS Indirapuram, Ms. Rashmi Singh, Headmistress, DPS Gurgaon,Ms. Swapna Saran, Dean Student Council, DPS GurgaonandMs Anita Choudhary, Vice Principal, DPS R.N. Extension.
The panel of esteemed judges for the event constituted of Dr. Amrita Bewoor Sen, a leading Bharatnatyam danseuse, Mr. Subhash Chandra, a renowned Kathak exponent of the Lucknow Gharana and Kumar Pradipto, a trained Kathak Dancer.
The school Principal Mrs. MeetaRai extended a warm welcome to all and expressed her joy at hosting this much awaited mega event. She thanked the DPS Society for providing another opportunity to the young budding artists to display their skills in a healthy competition and hoped that day would be a truly memorable and enriching one.
There were 20 participating teams of Delhi Public Schools from Delhi and its neighboring areas aesthetically named as Jhankar, Ghungroo, Adaa, Nazakat and so on, amalgamating well into the spirit of Nrityanjali.The teams set the stage on fire with their rhythm, melody, synchronized movements, intricate gestures and foot work. The electrifying performances, colourful costumes, elaborate make-up, innovative props, digital imaging and special effects aptly created the aura of piety and reverence transforming the mundane into ethereal. Each performance surpassed and outshone the other in art, form, stature and choreography bringing out the essence of true classical dance forms – be it Bharatanatyam, Kathak or Odissi, enchanting the viewers and captivating them.
The Chief Guest, Mr. V.K.Shunglu thanked the school principal, Mrs. Meeta Rai for organizing this wonderful event. Addressing the gathering, he said that such events not only provide a platform for the children to showcase their talent but also help in imbibing the spirit of healthy competition and team work.
DPS Indirapuram was declared the overall winner while DPS Rohini and DPS R.K.Puram were awarded the 1st Runners up and 2nd Runners up trophy respectively.DPS Noida was awarded the fourth position.
DPS Indirapuram alsobagged the prize for ‘Best Synchronized and Rhythmic Movements’ and ‘Best Props’, while DPS Rohinibagged the award for ‘Best Choreography’ and DPS Mathura Road won the award for ‘Best Costume’.DPS VasantKunjwas awarded the ‘Judges’ Critical Acclaim’ award.
