International Dance Day celebrations.
On account of International dance day, GTIS conducted dance competition based on the theme “Folk songs”. Competition started by welcoming Respected Principal Mrs. Vidhyut Sahare ma’am, a brief introduction about the day was given by teachers mentioning,
International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO. The event takes place every year on 29 April, which is the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), who is considered to be the “father” or creator of modern ballet (ie. classical or romantic ballet as we know it today not “Modern Ballet” as this is sometimes confused with contemporary ballet.) The day strives to encourage participation and education in dance through events and festivals held on the date all over the world. UNESCO formally recognize ITI to be the creators and organizers of the event.
Pre-Primary, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students performed on folk songs.
Grade 3 and 4 students performed dance performances from North Indian folk songs, Grade 5 – South Indian folk songs, Grade 6 and 7 – East Indian folk songs, Grade 8 and 9 – West Indian folk songs. Students performed both in groups and Solo performance. Judgement criteria included selection of song 5marks, costumes and props 5marks, Choreography 5marks, Expressions 5marks. All the students performed enthusiastically and we’re very happy.