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16 MARCH 03, 2023

39th edition of FIA’s ‘Dance

Pe Chance’ Entices Huge Audience

More than 500 children from 22 community dance academies participate at the major event held on Saturday,
February 18, at Patriots War Memorial Theatre

OUR BUREAU
Trenton, NJ
ore than 500 children from
22 community dance acad-
Memies spread across four
states enthralled a 1000-plus crowd
with their mesmerizing performances
as they performed to showcase their
talent, discipline, technique, and
costumes at the FIA’s oldest cultural
competition -- the 39th annual edi-
tion of ‘Dance pe Chance’.
Persons from the ages of 6
through 60-plus years took to the
state-of-the-art stage, which had daz-
zling professional-grade production,
including led spot lighting, sound,
and 50 feet LED backdrop. Perform-
ing participants displayed a variety of
cultures and traditions, including lan-
guages, in the performances consist-
ing of a fusion of classical, folk, and
contemporary dance compilations. to witness and be a part of the event FIA Chairman Mr. Ankur Vaidya totaling $20,000.00 were distributed
The participating groups show- and praised the performances and thanked the sponsors, the FIA Exec- during the event. Dance pe Chance,
cased 22 captivating variety perfor- performers for their sheer hard work utive team, and the DPC led by FIA for nearly four decades, has seen the
mances. Four categories comprised to perform and compete with preci- Vice President Saurin Parikh, Nishi participation of over 19000 thousand
minors, juniors, seniors, and adults sion, coordination, and high energy. Dhami, and Priti Patel. He summa- children.
competed within their age groups. He wished that the event would con- rized the joy of seeing over 500 chil- The competition aims to inspire
The event was anchored by Miss In- tinue to grow with each passing year dren compete in sportsmanship, for creativity and foster teamwork and
dia PA -- Charmy Shah, Veteran RJ, for the coming decades and provide which he expressed gratitude to the competitiveness among upcoming
and popular anchor and host Mamta a platform over 19000 children have parents, the choreographers, and all generations.
Narula. utilized in the past 39 years. the participants. Meals, certificates, compli-
This year’s judging panel com- Michael Pappas expressed his FIA Vice President & Dance mentary rehearsal, and a compli-
prised renowned Bollywood Cho- happiness to be a part of the event Pe Chance Chair Mr. Saurin Parikh mentary ticket were for all par-
reographer Rohan Virdi, celebrat- and was impressed to witness FIA congratulated all sponsors, media ticipants, their managers, and
ed Kuchipudi Exponent and Guru organizing a youth-oriented event partners, and the Indian Consul Gen- choreographers’ courtesy of FIA and
Swathi Atluri, and the locally popular on such a large scale and at a venue eral in New York for their continued its sponsors. FIA’s vision through such
choreographer Mitali Das. known to hold historical events. support. grass root initiatives is to connect the
Counsel General of India in New Prem Bhandari expressed his Also in attendance were Past next generation of Americans of In-
York, Randhir Jaiswal, was the Chief happiness and joy in witnessing the President & Board of Trustee Mr. dian origin with our culture and the
Guest of the program. Also in atten- participation of diverse communities Srujal Parikh, FIA Vice President native motherland.
dance were Jaipur Foot Chairman and thanked FIA for providing the Mr. Dr. Avinash Gupta, FIA Gen. FIA expressed gratitude to
Prem Bhandari, Former Congress- kids with such an incredible platform. Secretary Nishi Dhami, FIA Avinashi its sponsors River Comics, Parikh
man of New Jersey Michael Pappas, FIA President Mr. Kenny Desai Treasurer Priti Patel FIA Jt. Treasur- Worldwide Media, TV Asia, Ban-
Padma Awardee and FIA Advisor praised all the judges, sponsors, and er Mr. Mahesh Dubal, FIA Jt Sec Mr. sal Foundation, Arista Care, Mehta
Dr. H R Shah, and veteran communi- members of the FIA executive team Haresh Shan FIA Past President, Mr. Foundation, and Media Partners ITV
ty leader Peter Kothari among other and the DPC team for their arduous Alok Kumar, and other notable com- Gold, TV Asia, South Asian Times,
distinguished guests. efforts in putting together this diffi- munity members Radio Zindagi, Indian Panorama,
Randhir Jaiswal expressed his joy cult event. Mementos, trophies, and prizes and The Indian Eye newsweekly.

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