The last day of 2018 is the time for reflection.  What were the accomplishments in the whole year for danceShala?  Our students performed in Carassauga and Toronto International Youth Dance Festival, our teachers performed at Mississauga City Hall for Mayors from across Canada, we conducted numerous Bollywood Dance workshops in Peel schools and our Annual Recital "Rhythm of Roots 2018" became a hit.  We surpassed our own expectations!  For the first time, we used a background screen during performances.

DANCE is not just a rhythmical movement of body, it is a source of pure joy.  Our objective for 2019 is to spread this message to as many people as we can reach.  We will add more classes, more teachers, more genres, and more students.

#danceShala performed at Carabram.  There were 7 performances by the students and teachers including Classical, Bollywood and Cotemporary dance styles.

#danceShala had its first annual recital "Rhythm of Roots" at RBC Theatre, Living Arts Centre, Mississauga.  There were 19 performances by 60 performers including kids, adults, and teachers.  From Classical singing to Bollywood dances, it was a sparkling showcase of the rich heritage of Indian Music and Dance.

The Bharatanatyam students of #danceShala performed for the very first time at a community event.  The poise and grace that they showed on stage is unmatchable considering the fact that the youngest one is only 5 years old.  A very proud moment for #danceShala!

 

danceShala performed at the inaugural Diwali Dinner in support of Oakville Hospital Foundation.

 

The first performance was purely classical with Vocal, Violin, Santoor, Tabla, and Kathak dance.  This was the opening piece of the show.  It's a beautiful performance by the team of danceShala that consists of 4 exceptionally talented musicians!

 

 

The second performance was Bollywood style, based on the theme of the popular Bollywood movie "Munna Bhai MBBS".  A creative effort by the team of danceShala!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On April 27, 2013 , #danceShala started lessons in Carnatic Violin on Saturdays.  The teacher is a faculty member of RCM.  The classes are available as group lessons as well as private lessons.

With great pride, #danceShala becomes the first school to offer Santoor lessons in Canada.  The classes are held on Tuesday evenings and the instructor is a disciple of

Pt. Shivkumar Sharma himself.  What an amazing instrument!

Yet another spectacular performance by the team of #danceShala.  It was for a fundraiser gala for Knights Table at Speranza Banquett Hall in Brampton.  A Bollywood dance performance with a touch of lyrical hip hop - way to go!

 

#danceShala team performed on a theme of Salman Khan's songs for a 25th Wedding Anniversary of a client, at Red Rose Convention Centre in Mississauga.  Superb!!

 

 

What a brilliant performance by the team of #danceShala!  This is extremely special as the kids performed for the first time.  It makes me very proud to be a part of this venture that can only go up from here!