Carmel Convent Sr
Sec School BHEL; Bhopal, Primary Wing celebrated the universal language of
movement- Dance on the occasion International Dance Day which falls on 29th
April. It is celebrated in honour of ballet master Jean Georges Noverre. The
day celebrates the value and importance of dance and encourages participation
and education in this art form through events and festivals. This day is also
celebrated to promote the multiple benefits of dancing, to recognize dance as a
stress reliever, expressing oneself, a way of celebrating happiness and an
activity that brings people together. With the aim of commemorating the day and
honouring the dancing skills of students an exciting dance competition was
organized for the students of classes I to V on 14th and 19th
of April . The participants, dressed in colourful costumes, set the stage on
fire with their enthralling and energetic performance. The competition was a
runaway hit. It increased the self confidence and self-esteem in the children.
Children performed on different genres of dance like classical, semi classical,
contemporary, folkand devotional dance to name a few. More than 350
participants performed. The students left everyone mesmerized as they performed
so perfectly and effortlessly. The judges made a note on the expressions,
choice of song, costume, rhythm, and movements. Everyone applauded the efforts
put in by the young dancers.