Below is the list of programs planned for the event.

 Non-Dance Programs: 

The event will begin with a welcome program which is a collage of group song, movie clippings on India's freedom struggle and pattern formations. This program requires a lot of participants, as many as 30 to 40 individuals. This program does not involve any dancing and does not require many practice sessions. We will meet just 3 or 4 times before the rehearsal date. No restrictions to wear a particular costume. 

 

Theme for the fancy dress program is 'Indian National Leaders'. Current plan is to have one or two kids perform on stage between each program. Depending on their age, kids are welcome to say a few words about the leader. Event MCs will then take that lead and provide more information about the leader and introduce the next program. We have provided a list of leaders (see below) to avoid repetitions. If you have any other leaders that you would prefer your kid to do, please let us know.  

List of leaders: Sarojini Naidu, Jhansi Rani, Rani Channama, Bhagat Singh, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Rabindranath Tagore, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subramaniya Bharathiyar, Gandhiji, Jawaharlal Nehru, Moulanaa Abul Kalam Azad, Rajagopala Charya, Dadabhai Nauroji, Mangal Pandey, Lala Lajpat Rai, Surendra Nath Banerjee 

We are planning to have a Rangoli event in the school cafetaria on the morning of Aug 14th (event day). The cafeteria will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We kindly request interested individuals to come and participate in this event during this time. We will provide you the necessary items like rangoli powder, chalk piece etc. In the evening, the Rangoli designs will be open for public viewing (entrance to the auditorium will be through the cafetaria). This is also a good opportunity to teach your kids how to draw Rangoli.

 

Dance Based Programs:

1. Classical Dance

Dance choreographed by Sudha Vasudevan and performed by her students. They will be presenting a classical rendition of Dasavatar.
(The Avatar concept is a corner stone in Hindu philosophy. Avatar is a descent or a direct incarnation of God to ascent the mankind. Periodically the Supreme Lord Vishnu descents upon the earth, in animal or human forms and the mission is to preserve the world from the increasing evil. There are 10 avatars of Vishnu. This Dance portrays all 10 avatars of Lord Vishnu)

2. South Indian Folk Dance

 This program will include two famous South Indian folk dance forms - Tiger dance and Dummy Horse dance.  

3. Kids Dance

The Kids dancing to the Bhangra Beats.

 4. "BHUMRO BHUMRO" Dance:

Boise folks dancing to the famous number from the movie MISSION KASHMIR.

5. Marriage Theme

This program will depict different types of wedding ceremonies conducted across India (a sample is depicted for each region) in a dance form.

 

6. Fusion Dance

Fusion of three different dance forms - Indian folk, Disco, and Classical.

7. Ashoka Dance Drama

Dance drama portraying the philosophical transformation of King Ashoka - once a murderous king, who transformed at the sight of lost life caused by battle, reprisals, deportations and the turmoil that always exists in the aftermath of war.

In addition to the programs listed above performed by Boise talents, we have also arranged for a professional dance group from San Jose to perform this time in Boise.

Abinaya Dance Company of San Jose
Presents
"Gandhi the Mahatma"

This Dance Drama depicts the life and principles of Bapuji. This program will not only add color and diversity to our event but also provide an excellent opportunity for us to teach our kids about Gandhiji and share our freedom struggle history with the Boise community.

Thank You for contacting the individuals below with your suggestions:

Naga Chandrasekaran ( cnagasu@hotmail.com - 830-7063)

Nithya Balasubramanyam (nithsb@hotmail.com - 939-4520)

Mouli Subramanian (mouliiyer@rediffmail.com - 863-0233)

Raja Sampath (raja_sampath@yahoo.com - 938-1658)

Jayan Krishnan (jayan.krishnan@hp.com - 321-5090)