Makhla Shinjini Announces 13th National Dance Contest and Sanskritik Samaroha

Makhla Shinjini Announces 13th National Dance Contest and Sanskritik Samaroha

Makhla Shinjini is proud to announce the 13th National Dance Talent Search Contest, a prestigious event celebrating both classical and non-classical dance forms. The contest, open to solo and group performances across multiple age categories—from 4+ to 10, 10+ to 16, 16+ to 22, and 22+ onwards—will be conducted both online and offline. Interested participants can obtain registration forms on the official Makhla Shinjini Facebook page.

Event Schedule

9:00 a.m. Onwards:

Makhla Shinjini National Dance Talent Search Contest

Participants will showcase their talent in an exciting competition set against the rich backdrop of India’s traditional dance heritage.

5:00 p.m. Onwards:

Manch Puja & Inauguration

The evening program features a series of distinguished performances including:

Kathak Recitals: Presented by Makhla Shinjini

Dance Drama – “Govardhan Leela”: An enchanting performance by Makhla Shinjini

Bhajan: Rendered by Dr. Keya Chanda (Chakraborty)

Duet Recital (Trivatt): Featuring Dr. Keya Chanda (Chakraborty) and Tanmoyee Chakraborty

Semi-Classical Dance: By Toyee Dance

Kathak Duet: Performed by Avipsa Chatterjee and Aishi Ghoshal

Drama – “Mushkil Asaan”: Directed by Tapan Chakraborty and dialogue by Soumendu Ghosh, featuring a stellar cast including Dr. Keya Chanda (Chakraborty), Shanti Nag, Pradip Banerjee, Haimanti Roy, Aishi Ghoshal, Ayeshi Chanak & Tanmoyee Chakraborty

Prize Distribution: Acknowledging the outstanding talent on display

Accompaniment for the evening includes:

Tabla: Siddhartha Bhattacharyya

Vocal: Sanjoy Kr. Biswas

Sarod: Sunando Mukherjee

Anchor: Prabir Bandyopadhyay

Venue

The competition and cultural festivities will be held at Ganabhawan, located on G. T. Road, Uttarpara, Hooghly, West Bengal.

Event Highlights

Theme: Prosperity of Traditional Indian Culture Through Dance, Drama, Theatre & Music

Chief Guest: Ms. Doly Ghosh Yadav, renowned social activist

Organisers:

Makhla Shinjini

Centre for Promoting Indian Art & Culture, Makhla, Uttarpara, Hooghly

Co-operation: Uttarpara-Kotrung Municipality and Toyee Dance Troupe

Courtesy: Ministry of Culture, Government of India

For further details and registration information, please contact:

Mobile: 97487 63213, 8240786192, 9836381735