BOLLYWOOD BLOCK PARTY

With LIVE music, interactive dance lessons & a charismatic host, DJ Prashant, there is something fun for everybody to enjoy at this gathering presented by Dance United.

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▲ EVENT DETAILS ▲

➳ Thursday, September 15, 2022

➳ From 6 PM to 8 PM

➳ Event OPEN to ALL AGES!

➳ EVERYBODY is welcome!

➳ FREE Entrance (donations welcome but not required)

All the funds will go directly to our non-profit, Dance United.

▲ VENUE ▲

St Johns Plaza

(Plaza corner at N Lombard & Philadelphia)

✅ We would like to thank the City of Portland, Events Action Table, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the Vibrant Spaces grant for helping make the Block Parties series possible.

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Schedule for all 3 Block Parties:

September 1st – NW 13th Ave Plaza (NW 13th between Everett and Flanders)

September 8th – Arleta Triangle Square (SE 72nd & Woodstock)

September 15th – St Johns Plaza (Plaza corner at N Lombard & Philadelphia)

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YOUR DJ & MC:

DJ PRASHANT:

TEDx Talk, New Music, and Dance Videos at https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant

Originally from Mumbai, India, Prashant is an ex-Intel engineer turned DJ and community organizer based out of Portland, Oregon. He founded Jai Ho! Dance Party in 2010 and Dance United in 2017, and tours them at nightclubs across the US on a regular basis.

Prashant’s effervescent personality and charisma instantly strike a chord with an audience of any age group or background. He is known for an open format DJ set highlighted by interactive dance lessons that compel everybody to rock the dance floor to an irresistible blend of the world’s greatest dance music.

Expect a dance party he is at to transform into a full-fledged Bollywood musical complete with synchronized dance moves by all attendees.

➳ http://instagram.com/dreamprashant/

▲ SPECIALS▲

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

FB: Liesel Svedlund

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & INVOLVEMENT

Several non-profit environmental and outdoor organizations will be at the Bollywood Block Parties.

MetroPaint Spin Art

Using recycled paint to inspire future artists; make a piece of art and learn how to recycle your old paint. Website: https://www.oregonmetro.gov/tools-living/healthy-home/metropaint

@metro_paint IG #metro_paint

Portland People of Color Outdoors

Seeks to provide an inclusive community for people of color that is safe, healing and fun! Activities include hiking, picnics, and more. Learn about activities happening near you where Black, Indigenous and all people of color can enjoy nature in a caring community.

Website: https://pdxpocoutdoors.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1035388350171754/

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▲ PHOTOS & 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.

▲ COVID-19 ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS ▲

State of Oregon guidelines will be enforced. Mask-wearing is encouraged but not required.

▲ 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.