Trenton, NJ: FIA’s Dance Pe Chance competition, held on February 10, 2024, at Patriots War Memorial Theater in Trenton, NJ, was a spectacular showcase of talent and artistic expression. Featuring contestants ranging from 6 to 60 years old, the event captivated an audience of approximately 1700 people with vibrant performances inspired by Bollywood themes and Indian culture.
The competition celebrated the rich heritage and artistic expressions of India, with performers presenting a fusion of tradition and modernity across various dance styles. From classical to contemporary, each performance left the audience mesmerized. The incorporation of Broadway-styled production values, such as a huge LED backdrop, captivating lighting, and intricate costumes, added an extra layer of grandeur and spectacle to the performances, transporting the audience into the world of dance and storytelling.
Over 700 children from 14 dance academies spread across four states enthralled the crowd of about 1700 with 27 mesmerizing performances, showcasing their talent, discipline, technique, and costumes in FIA’s oldest cultural competition.
Present at the event were Chief Guest, Consul General of India, Mr. Binaya S Pradhan, Deputy Consul General Dr. Varun Jeph, Chairman of TV Asia H.R.Shah, Chairman of Parikh Worldwide Media, Dr Sudhir Parikh along with other dignitaries from the Diaspora.
CG Mr. Binaya S. Pradhan administered the oath of office bearers to the newly elected executive committee of FIA, which includes President Dr. Avinash Gupta, Executive Vice President Saurin Parikh, Vice President Smita Miki Patel, 2nd Vice President Deepak Goel, General Secretary Priti Patel, Joint Secretary Mahesh Dubal, Treasurer Sanjeev Singh, Joint Treasurer Haresh Shah and Immediate Past President, Kenny Desai.
