High schools fired up for dhamaka
The biggest dance talent show of the year is on this Saturday, and it promises never-seen-before hungama on stage in Auckland.
The Bollywood High School Dance Competition (Second Decade) at the Logan Campbell Centre this weekend will be remembered for a long time, says organizer Binesh Sumer.
The show, now in its 11th year, will open up with a special tribute to Michael Jackson who died in Los Angeles on June 25.
A 20-member troupe will perform to special lighting effects and music to remember and honour the King of Pop.
And the crowd and participating schools will also have to a chance to be part of a Bollywood movie (Pump Up The Mandali), the dance and crowd scenes of which will be shot during the show.
Pump Up The Mandali is the first feature length Bollywood movie being made in New Zealand and Fiji using the Fiji Hindi language.
“You’ll have to see it to believe what will be happening on the night,” said Sumer, himself a long-time entertainer and who now runs the Desi International Showbiz Ltd.
“I can guarantee a very high-energy show which will be loved by all.
“There will be fierce dance battles, heart pounding action which will surely set your pulse racing.
“It will be the show of all shows – a real dhamaka.”
The competition, which has this year attracted 30 high schools, has a whopping $12,000 prize pool.
De La Salle College, the defending champions, will be returning for another shot at the crown, as will runner-up Pakuranga College and Lynfield College.
All participating schools will be given $200 each this year to help with their preparations and the winner will receive $3000 plus trophy on the night. First runner-up picks up $1500 plus trophy, and $750 plus trophy for the second runner-up.
Sumer, who has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years, the competition had always provided a grand stage for a host of young talent who were eager to strut their stuff.
“It’s not just Indians, but all races get involved and have a great time – it’ll be just bigger and better this year.”
Participating Schools
Alfriston College, Botany Downs Seconday School, Diocesan Girls, James Cook High, Kelston Girls High, Lynfield College, Marist College, Mt Roskill Grammar, Pakuranga College, Papatoetoe High, One Tree Hill College, Rutherford College, Westlake Girls, Kelston Boys High, Southern Cross, Avondale College, De La Salle College, Rosehill College, Howick College, Waitakere College, Mt Albert Grammar, Macleans College, Hamilton Girls High, Manurewa High, Onehunga High, Glenfield College, Otahuhu College.
Tickets, costing $25 flat, are available at:
West Auckland: Arakh Food and Spices, Rhythm Video, Super Star Video. Central: Bharatiya Video, Auckland Indian Sweets and Snacks, Century Video and Yogiji’s. Mt Roskill: Soman’s Video. South Auckland: Auckland Indian Sweets and Snacks, Monument Video, Century Video, Indian Sweets and Video. Papatoetoe: Valley Fresh, Sonam’s Video. Panmure: Valley Fresh, Sonam’s Video. North Shore: Jassal’s Mixed Masala; and all partcipating high schools.
Bollywood High School Dance Competition – Second Decade, Logan Campbel Centre, Greenlane, Auckland, August 22. Tickets $25, Binesh Sumer can be contacted on 021496321.
The biggest dance talent show of the year is on this Saturday, and it promises never-seen-before hungama on stage in Auckland.
The Bollywood High School Dance Competition (Second Decade) at the Logan Campbell Centre this weekend will be remembered for a long time, says organizer Binesh Sumer.
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The biggest dance talent show of the year is on this Saturday, and it promises never-seen-before hungama on stage in Auckland.
The Bollywood High School Dance Competition (Second Decade) at the Logan Campbell Centre this weekend will be remembered for a long time, says organizer Binesh Sumer.
The show, now in its 11th year, will open up with a special tribute to Michael Jackson who died in Los Angeles on June 25.
A 20-member troupe will perform to special lighting effects and music to remember and honour the King of Pop.
And the crowd and participating schools will also have to a chance to be part of a Bollywood movie (Pump Up The Mandali), the dance and crowd scenes of which will be shot during the show.
Pump Up The Mandali is the first feature length Bollywood movie being made in New Zealand and Fiji using the Fiji Hindi language.
“You’ll have to see it to believe what will be happening on the night,” said Sumer, himself a long-time entertainer and who now runs the Desi International Showbiz Ltd.
“I can guarantee a very high-energy show which will be loved by all.
“There will be fierce dance battles, heart pounding action which will surely set your pulse racing.
“It will be the show of all shows – a real dhamaka.”
The competition, which has this year attracted 30 high schools, has a whopping $12,000 prize pool.
De La Salle College, the defending champions, will be returning for another shot at the crown, as will runner-up Pakuranga College and Lynfield College.
All participating schools will be given $200 each this year to help with their preparations and the winner will receive $3000 plus trophy on the night. First runner-up picks up $1500 plus trophy, and $750 plus trophy for the second runner-up.
Sumer, who has been involved in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years, the competition had always provided a grand stage for a host of young talent who were eager to strut their stuff.
“It’s not just Indians, but all races get involved and have a great time – it’ll be just bigger and better this year.”
Participating Schools
Alfriston College, Botany Downs Seconday School, Diocesan Girls, James Cook High, Kelston Girls High, Lynfield College, Marist College, Mt Roskill Grammar, Pakuranga College, Papatoetoe High, One Tree Hill College, Rutherford College, Westlake Girls, Kelston Boys High, Southern Cross, Avondale College, De La Salle College, Rosehill College, Howick College, Waitakere College, Mt Albert Grammar, Macleans College, Hamilton Girls High, Manurewa High, Onehunga High, Glenfield College, Otahuhu College.
Tickets, costing $25 flat, are available at:
West Auckland: Arakh Food and Spices, Rhythm Video, Super Star Video. Central: Bharatiya Video, Auckland Indian Sweets and Snacks, Century Video and Yogiji’s. Mt Roskill: Soman’s Video. South Auckland: Auckland Indian Sweets and Snacks, Monument Video, Century Video, Indian Sweets and Video. Papatoetoe: Valley Fresh, Sonam’s Video. Panmure: Valley Fresh, Sonam’s Video. North Shore: Jassal’s Mixed Masala; and all partcipating high schools.
Bollywood High School Dance Competition – Second Decade, Logan Campbel Centre, Greenlane, Auckland, August 22. Tickets $25, Binesh Sumer can be contacted on 021496321.
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