FLORIDA NEWS
Gujarati Society of Central Florida HOLDS Dance Competition
Story provided by Malay Shah
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More than 580 participants across 50-plus teams showcased Indian heritage Nov. 15 at the 38th annual Group Dance Competition in Orlando. Hosted by the Gujarati Society of Central Florida, classical, folk and Bollywood fusion dance styles were on full display.
Participants ranged from young children to university students from UCF (Orlando) and UF (Gainesville), as well as adults, all united by their passion for dance and cultural pride. Over 15 choreographers from Orlando, Jacksonville, Lakeland and Tampa dedicated their time and talent to train the teams.
Winners were honored with special trophies, certificates, and monetary awards, recognizing their creativity, discipline and commitment to preserving Indian tradition.
The event came to life thanks to a dedicated team led by Jayesh Patel, Chairman, board members Falguni Parikh and Dr. Sejal Patel, with Toral Palan as Executive Event Coordinator. Ronak Shah, Amar Bulsara, Ashna Bulsara, Hema Patel, Nirali Patel, and Bijal Shodhan managed logistics and planning, supported by spirited volunteers including Bhavnita Bulsara, Rajata Desai, and Dimple Jani. Cheerful student volunteers from UF and UCF, Dhruti Patel, Divya Patel, Kruti Bosmia, Heli Bosmia, and Ansh Shah added to its success.
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