Dubai : Karnataka Sangha Dance Cup - Spectacular Show
Report By Denzil Fernandes
Pics by Ravi Almeida
Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai
Dubai, Jul 3: Dubai’s Karnataka Sangha organized a unique dance competition as a part of their ongoing Silver Jubilee Celebrations where numerous dancing stars of Dubai took to the stage and exhibited rare dancing skills much to the joy of an over filled audience at the Elite English School hall here.
There were 4 contestants in the age category of under 12 years and 10 contestants in the age category of over 12 years with 2 teams backing out at the last minute. In all fairness, it must be said that the under 12 dancers caught the eye with their nippy movements and eye catching costumes. The dancers exhibited huge talent and with stylish costumes to befit their numbers caught everyone by surprise.
The idea of the Karnataka Sangha was to unearth the talents of these youngsters mainly belonging to Karnataka was admirable indeed. One saw dancing to kannada, Konkani and tulu songs and each and every participants made a great attempt to impress the onlookers.
Before the prizes were given away, the Karnataka Sangha honoured Counsul for passport Amar Jit Singh of the Indian Consulate, Dubai and the guest compere from Mangalore Bhasker Rai Kukkuvalli.
Apart from President C.R.Shetty, K.R.Tantry, Daya Kirodian, Manohar Hegde and others were instrumental in putting up this dance competition to encourage the local dancing stars of the future. The event was a part of the ongoing Silver Jubilee celebrations of the sangha. More such interesting events have been planned which will be announced in due course.
All in all, it was a worthy and praiseworthy effort which goes a long way in helping the talented children to parade their talents when an opportunity arises. From such opportunities stars are born to conquer the world of entertainment.
Judges for the contest were Miss Meera , Mrs. Satish and Mr. Satish who were commended for their fine judgment in selecting the right winners.
Bhasker Rai Kukkuvalli who has come all the way from Mangalore, compered the program.
The final winners of the dance competition were:
Under 12 age group
1 Extremers
2 Vishwa Karma
3 Karnataka Sangha - Sharjah
Above 12 age group
1. Billawa Rockers Dubai
2. Ocean Kids
3. Smiles Dance