Presents

An Indian Dance Showcase

Date: May 12th, 2007Time: 6:30 pm

Address: The Main Auditorium at ‘The Pointe’ 3695 Rose Terrasse Circle, San Jose, CA

Benefiting Propionic Acidemia Foundation

“Dedicated to all my friends diagnosed with Propionic Acidemia” – Aidan Pragasam

Program Schedule

Opening Number – Sarnam NambinenThis opening number is a semi-classical number based on the Kalakshetra style of Bharathanatiyam and is Choreographed by Selvi Pragasam. Performers are Charu Gupta, Shalini Kemka, Meena Kalyanasundaram, Parvathy Valsan and Selvi Pragasam.The dance portrays a group of friends dancing with joy discussing their enlightenment in the love of their Lord.

Salaame Namaste – Title song from the movie Salaame NamasteThis number is apt to be the first number to lead us into an evening of fun and upbeat spirit. The number is being performed by our littlest of participants from the Sunday 11:00am level I class.Performers are Haripriya Dukkipati, Alekhiya Gurram, Arzu Gupta, Radhika Jain, Kanika Khemka, Rithika Inamurthy

Where is the party tonight – From the movie Kabhi Alvida Naa KehnaWe continue with the question of the evening – ‘Where is the party tonight?’ A catchy party number performed by Tuesday 6:15pm level 3 class.Performers are Umesh Tanniru, Srinija Balbhandra, Akansha Ravishankar, Harika Kalluri, Nikhil Kalluri, Vishaka Gupta, Rachel Foushee

Bumbaroo – From the movie Mission KashmirThis dance is based on Kashmiri folk. The music essentially brings out the spirit of the people of Kashmir even though the valley has been war torn for years. In the dance the dancer calls out to the beautiful bumblebees flying around in the garden.The number is being performed by Friday 6:15 level I class.Performers are Kanchana Samala, Ashwini Sarvepalli, Ishika Nimmagadda, Sanvi Reddy, Alekhya Vakkalagadda, Stefani Richard, Sahithi Mahankali, Rashmika Reddy

Presentation on Propionic Acidemia Presentor- Elaina Jurecki.Elaina Jurecki is one of the leading genetic nutritionists in Northern California. She has been studying the path breaking researches done in this field. She has also participated and presented in various international conferences regarding the disorder. Most essentially she is Aidan’s nutritionist and she is one the most important reasons for his happy/healthy life today.

Kangana Re – Medley of songs from the movies Paheli, Guru and Chup Chup KeThis colorful medley of songs has been choreographed to highlight the vibrant enthusiastic Rajasthani/Gujarati folk dancing. The essence of the dance is the different group formations and spins. The colorful costumes add to the delight of the dance.This number is performed by Sunday 9:00am adult class.Performers are Jeyanthi Pinamaneni, Padma Tanniru, Vanitha Thulasiraman, Meena Kalyanasundaram, Divya Veturi, Parvathy Sudeesh and Selvi Pragasam

Program Schedule (contd)

Indian-Fusion Dance Academy4030, Louvre AvenueSan Jose, CA 95135Tel: 408-238-4034Web: http://www.Indian-

Mehandi Laga Ke Rakhna – From the movie Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeThis energetic wedding number comes to you from the land of Punjab. The dance is based on Bhangra style of dancing and Punjabi folk. The dance is being performed by Saturday 9:00am and Saturday 11:30am level 2 students.Performers are Savanth Nayudu, Ashrita Eshwaran, Pranathi Manga, Sharani Ramesh, Akila Gundavelli, Kaavya Shanmugam, Anvitha Nandella, Anirudh Nandella, Swetha Prathapneni, Shamruthi Ananth, Manasi Shingane, Ruchika Singla, Abhishek Siddarthu, Nikhil Kalluri, Umesh Tanniru

Intermission – Please take your time going through the auction items. There is food and snacks available. All proceeds go towards the Propionic Acidemia Foundation. There are also donation envelopes printed for your convenience, please be generous in your donations. It is a very valuable cause of saving lives. Letters acknowledging your donation will be sent to you if your check contains your name and address or if you fill out a donation envelope along with your cash donation. You can use that letter for tax deductions.

Bumbaroo – From the movie Mission KashmirCan we ever get enough of this dance number? It is cuteness unlimited and is being performed by our little bumblebees from Saturday 10:15 am and Sunday 11:00 am level I class.Performers are Sowmya Kolluru, Sahana Noru, Ashna Reddy, Kushi, Riya Mogli, Haripriya Dukkipati, Alekhiya Gurram, Arzu Gupta, Radhika Jain, Kanika Khemka, Rithika Inamurthy, Juhi Tanniru

Dhoom Mix – songs from the movie Dhoom 2Dhoom Machale with this heart pounding modern number which is all rage now among the Indian youth in India, UK and the US.The dance is performed by students of the Tuesday 6:00pm Level 3 class.Performers are Umesh Tanniru, Srinija Balbhandra, Akansha Ravishankar, Harika Kalluri, Nikhil Kalluri, Vishaka Gupta, Divya Veturi, Rachel Foushee, Abhishek Siddarthu

Indian-Fusion Dance Academy special presentation:'Let our children see the future' - An audio/visual/dance presentation.The video has been put together by Suresh Jois. The idea has been conceived and choreographed and performed by Selvi Pragasam. She is being joined by all the students of Indian-Fusion Dance Academy.

The event has been presented by Indian-Fusion Dance Academy

Indian-Fusion Dance Academy4030, Louvre AvenueSan Jose, CA 95135Tel: 408-238-4034Web: http://www.Indian-

Selvi Pragasam is the founder and director of Indian-Fusion Dance Academy. Selvi Pragasam is a student of KalaiKaviri College of Fine Arts, Bharathidasan University, Trichy, India. She has not only been trained in Indian Classical Dance - Bharathanatiyam, but also in various folk dances of India.Selvi has performed all over India and Europe bringing several honors to her University. After moving to the US she continued to learn, choreograph and dance.The dance school was founded by Selvi Pragasam in October 2006.The school offers unique combo classes comprising of Indian classical and bollywood/folk training as well as just Bollywood folk classes.For more information visit us in the web at http://www.Indian-fusiondance.com or send an email to Selvi at creativedance@rediffmail.com or call 408-238-4034.

Our Special thanks to our sponsors for the Event:

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Note: All dances have been choreographed by Selvi Pragasam. The participants and performers are strictly students of Indian-Fusion Dance Academy. This is not a professional group.

Indian-Fusion Dance Academy4030, Louvre AvenueSan Jose, CA 95135Tel: 408-238-4034Web: http://www.Indian-

Indian-Fusion Dance Academy4030, Louvre AvenueSan Jose, CA 95135Tel: 408-238-4034Web: http://www.Indian-