BOLLYWOOD THRILLER HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY IN PORTLAND
It’s time to have wicked fun for the 7th year in a row!
Bollywood Dreams Entertainment Presents…
7th Annual – Jai Ho! Halloween Costume Dance Party in Portland
THE BOLLYWOOD THRILLER
Imagine an Indian wedding gone awry as the joyful celebration takes a turn for the worst with a blast that transforms all attendees into zombies, smack in the middle of the rituals! This is the dropback on which choreographer & DJ Prashant set the Bollywood Thriller dance with help from Jai Ho! Dance Troupe lead Brittany Newton. What started in 2011 as a performance to a musical mashup of a Bollywood wedding song & Michael Jackson’s Thriller has transformed into a sub-culture over the years.
Many learn the dance & perform alongside Prashant & Brittany, hundreds come out dressed to kill (& to win the costume contest) as together we celebrate North America’s most flamboyant festival, Bollywood style!
Come Get Spooky on the Dance Floor.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27
THE WHISKEY BAR
31 NW 1st Ave, Portland, OR
Hosted by celebrated Bollywood entertainer:
Prashant – Singer, Dancer, DJ
Alongside:
DJ KI, SKEE & Jai Ho! Dance Troupe. More TBA.
Party Highlights:
- Costume contest with *amazing* prizes
- Henna by donation all night
- Tarot & Palm readings
- Dance performances
- Bollywood Thriller Choreography Lesson at 10pm
- Take your newBollywood Thriller Choreographyand participate in a flash mob at Midnight.
…and a photographer to capture all the mayhem of the night.
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Have you ever wanted to learn what is, obviously, the greatest dance routine of all time? How about with a flare of Bollywood?
Leave it to the charismatic entertainers Prashant & Brittany Newton – Jai Ho Dance Troupe to get your evening started with the most wicked dance lesson of your life – BOLLYWOOD THRILLER!
To get a head start on the choreography, check out our step-by-step videos & prepare to FLASH MOB with us at midnight.
To participate in even more flash mobs throughout Halloween, come to our dance class where we’ll teach you the full choreography. More info here.
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COSTUME CONTEST YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
(prizes worth over $1000)
We are building up a list of local businesses for this year’s costume contest, watch this space for announcements.
Here are the prizes we gave away last year:
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- Personal sessions with Rudakova Fitness Training (3) – $447
- 8 class card at PulsePDX + t-shirts – $126
- 10 class card at Yoga Shala – $110
- Beautiful handmade necklace by Matchbox Studios – $100
- Acupuncture sessions with Liz Greenhill (2) – $200
- Soak & Sauna at Sante Wellness & Spa (2) – $100
- Vocal singing lessons with Becca Stuhlbarg – $70
- Gift cards for Burrasca Food Cart – $50
- Pair of tickets for NYE with Prashant – $50
- 3-pack Masala Pop + t-shirt – $35
- 2 tickets to NYE with DJ Prashant – $50
Spread the word about this amazing party, bring your friends & dance all night at the most memorable Halloween of your life!
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DETAILS:
- Doors 10pm, Strictly 21+
- First 200 FREE till 10:30pm (pre-register)
- $7 adv / $10 door
ABOUT JAI HO! DANCE PARTY:
Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty
Instagram Page: http://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty
Youtube: http://youtube.com/jaihoparty
At the core of Jai Ho! Dance Party, we celebrate the values of inclusivity and sharing positive vibes by bringing the best of Indian culture to the dance floor. Our innovative themes that set Jai Ho! apart are transforming the nightlife culture of the west coast. With festive elements like Holi Colors & Dandiya Sticks, we create a celebration of music and dance like none other. We invite you to be goofy, smile, make friends on the dance floor, and of course, to sing and dance ALL. NIGHT. LONG.
Jai Ho! takes place monthly in San Diego, San Francisco, Portland & Seattle. Jai Ho! Dance Party is a branch & creation of the production house-team, Bollywood Dreams Entertainment
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PRASHANT:
TEDx Talk: http://youtu.be/TZQcjE2t-pM
http://facebook.com/dreamprashant
http://instagram.com/dreamprashantA one-of-a-kind Bollywood entertainer, Prashant is a singer, choreographer, MC & DJ with one simple agenda, to make people dance all night long to an irresistible blend of world’s greatest dance beats. Prashant’s effervescent personality & charisma instantly strike a chord with audiences of all ages & backgrounds.
Through his energetic performances, Prashant has moved masses across both coasts of America & beyond.
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DJ KI:
http://facebook.com/officialdjki
Born in India & raised in Oregon – Madhuri Feldman aka DJ Ki is a resident DJ for Jai Ho! Dance Party & Bollywood Dreams Entertainment. Madhuri is also a dancer with the Jai Ho! Dance Troupe, she enjoys singing & playing guitar in her spare time.
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DJ SKEE:
http://facebook.com/djskeeofficial
Shashi Kiran a.k.a DJ Skee is a dancer and DJ residing in Portland, Oregon. Born and raised in the South Indian cosmopolitan city of Bangalore. Shashi grew up on Bollywood and other Indian regional movies with exposure to diverse cultures, music and dance. His dance style is influenced by Indian classical styles, such as Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, and Folk; and, western staples including Latin, Hip-hop, Contemporary, and Jazz.
His love and passion for dancing and music naturally transitioned him into DJ’ing.
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FAQs:
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Strictly 21+, please bring state issued ID or passport.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
There is plenty of street parking available, as well as public transportation near by.
Are tickets refundable?
Unfortunately, tickets are non-refundable.