Twelve years of representing Indian music & culture in Portland’s nightlife scene. Let’s celebrate by dancing ALL NIGHT LONG!
Jai Ho! Dance Party 12 Year Anniversary Party in Portland!
If you’re the type of person who finds their tribe at the intersection of music, dancing, community, and culture, then you will love this celebration on Feb 5 at our superb new venue, OPALINE.
MASK UP & PARTY ON!
As thrilled as we are (& we are very thrilled) to return to the rose city, we also want this to be as safe a celebration as possible so masks will be absolutely mandatory to wear at all times.
We may not be able to see your beautiful faces but sure do hope you’ll be smiling throughout the night at the most joyful Bollywood party in the US ????
We are asking for your help to keep this celebration as safe as possible for all in the community during this time. Please read & understand these guidelines which will be strictly enforced:
➳ Bring US-based state-issued ID or original passport (not a copy)
➳ Bring your own Mask to enter the venue
➳ Wear your Mask AT ALL TIMES (except when actively drinking)
➳ Wear your mask on the dance floor
➳ Wear your mask when ordering drinks
➳ Wear your mask readily if a venue staff reminds you to do so
➳ Co-operate & work with venue staff to keep this gathering safe for all
➳ There will be hourly announcements about Mask wearing if needed
Everyone from the DJs, Performers, to the venue staff will be masked up at all times, we’d love for each one of you to join us in keeping this party safe & fun for all. If the above guidelines are not followed at the party, we will be left with no choice but to stop the music and end the show prematurely.
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If it is your first time dancing with me, watch this video to get a feel for how much fun you are about to have!
✅ We couldn’t have made it this far without the support of our incredible Portland family. It’s because of YOU that we are able to bring India’s traditional & festive elements to American nightlife, infusing it with our core values of inclusivity, community, and sharing positive vibes.
We’ve had a blast with you, Portland, and we’d love to celebrate together!
☼ DETAILS ☼
– Saturday, February 5th
– Party starts at 9 PM
– 21+ with a Valid state-issued ID
– Music by DJ Prashant
– Latest Bollywood, Punjabi & Desi hits all night ????
– Henna by Liesel @sparkastudios
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☼ VENUE ☼
OPALINE
105 NW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97209
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PRASHANT:
TEDx Talk, News, Music, and Dance Videos: https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant
Founder of Jai Ho! Dance Party (2010) & Dance United (2017), Prashant is an Ex-Intel engineer turned Choreographer & DJ based out of Portland, Oregon.
His effervescent personality & charisma instantly strike a chord with audiences of all ages & backgrounds. Prashant regularly performs across the United States moving masses to an interactive open format DJ set featuring an irresistible blend of the world’s greatest dance music. The interactive dance lessons cleverly disguised in his performance compel everybody to rock the dance floor, transforming any dance party into a full-fledged Bollywood musical within minutes.
HENNA BY LIESEL:
Liesel lives and works in Portland and has recently been exploring her artistic talents through henna and pyrography. Her intricate designs are inspired by the symmetry of nature and everyday patterns we see around us. Liesel is honored to participate in the tradition of henna and makes it a priority to be educated about multicultural henna studies, the long history and culture. The highlight of her work is feeling the deep and magical connection between plant and person while providing exquisite designs. Liesel truly appreciates the ability to participate in the connection and joy that henna brings to people and donates all proceeds to GiveIndia.
IG: @sparkastudios and @lieselsvedlund
FB: Liesel Svedlund
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║COVID-19 Requirement ║
State of Oregon guidelines will be enforced. Please support us in keeping the community safe during this time by wearing a mask at all times. Thank you!
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║Guidelines @ E very JAI HO!║
Creating a safe & celebratory space is our number one priority at every event we host.
And we would love for you to be an accomplice of mine by greeting & treating everyone like you would like to be treated. With equality, mutual respect, and a big smile.
We know this does not apply to you because you are awesome but for the other people to whom it may be relevant, we have zero tolerance for bigotry, racist remarks, and generally reckless behavior including but not limited to fighting, inappropriate touch, etc.
Anyone found engaging in such behavior will be thrown out at once & may never be able to attend our dance parties again.
If you see something, say something by bringing it to the attention of the venue staff or me directly.
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║Photos and videos during the event║
By purchasing tickets to our events, you acknowledge that there might be photographers and videographers and that these photos and videos could be used for promotional purposes on our platforms.
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║ A brief history of JAI HO! in Portland:║
Prashant moved to the US from India in 2003 for graduate school at Cornell University. He started DJing, teaching dance, and hosting events in Portland after quitting a full-time job at Intel back in 2009.
Since then, Prashant has traveled regularly across the west coast, Denver, and New Orleans to produce MAD AWESOME dance parties, creating and fostering communities centered around celebrating world music & dance with a focus on South Asian culture sharing.
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║ Land Acknowledgement: ║
We at Bollywood Dreams seek to practice deep regard and respect for the Indigenous Peoples on whose lands we have the opportunity to live, work, and play.
We acknowledge that Jai Ho! Dance Party in Portland takes place at the unceded ancestral lands of the Multnomah people, a tribe of the Chinookan people.
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║Hosting A Private Event?║
When not hosting my own dance nights, I love DJ’ing for weddings, private and corporate events. Contact me through my website if you want to throw a memorable shindig! https://dreamsperfected.com
