Cultural Extravaganza at DPS, Janjgir-Champa

DPS- JC’s 3^rd Annual Day and Prize distribution Ceremony ‘Elysium 2013’ was a cultural extravaganza in the true sense – showcasing the talents of students in a wide variety of dramatic and musical disciplines. 

Beginning with an artistically choreographed prayer dance, and culminating in a stunning UV Dance based on harmony, the theme for the event, the show encompassed every style and genre of dance and music popular over the past decades. A Bharatnatyam based dance, a Shiva Tandav, a Raas Leela, semi Classical Choral song, and a ghazal formed one end of the spectrum, while western styles like Salsa, MJ Style, Hip Hop, and contemporary formed the other.

There was a lot of fun with witty anchoring routines by the students, a dramatization of a brilliant political satire, Sadachar ka Taveez, and the cute little fairy tale, Puss in Boots, some rip roaring comic interludes, and some universal favourites like lungi dance, performed by students of class 1, a current Bollywood style dance and a colourful retro number as well, were all different dimensions of the event. Students were trained by members of the teaching staff, as well as a team of professional choreographers from Mumbai Mr. Mervin D’souza & Sabstine Swami.

The Chief Guest for the day was Mr. P Anbalagan, who exhorted parents to work with schools in ensuring the proper development of students, with due consideration to their orientations and aptitude.  President Mr. Raj Kishore Dewangan spoke of the many dimensions to a child’s holistic growth and development which are catered to at DPS JC. In the Annual Report, Principal Dr. Chetna Sharma, spoke of DPS JC’s ascent to becoming recognized as one of the best schools of the region. Special Guest Mr. K. Mohanty, Executive Director, Kanger Valley Academy interacted with parents on the role of the school in a child’s upbringing.

While the Best House trophy was presented to Vayu House by the Chief Guest, the students who have brought credit to the school were awarded their certificates and trophies by Guest of Honour Smt. Meena Devi Dewangan, President Mr. Raj Kishore Dewangan, Vice president Mr. Purushottam Dewangan, and Special Guests Mr K. Mohanty and Dr. Dhirendra Mishra.