A sure fire way to dance the autumn blues away! Dance United is an opportunity to connect with music & people from around the world. On the dance floor, where you come from and where you’re going ceases to matter; all that matters is the here and the now.
Dance United & Jai Ho! Dance Party present:
GLOBAL JUKEBOX
A dance party of the people, by the people & for the people.
OF THE PEOPLE
Since our launch in June, you’ve enjoyed dancing to Latin, Turkish & most recently Afro-Carribbean tunes blended with sounds from India. Now for our year-end party, we are giving YOU an opportunity to get down to your favorite world music tunes.
BY THE PEOPLE
Your own digital jukebox!
Always wanted to rockout to that one jam at a dance party? Here’s your opportunity to submit 3 of your favorite tunes to us & we will do our best to feature it between 11pm & midnight. No request is a bad request, we will be thrilled to listen to the songs that make you want to get up & dance!
Using a smart phone? Fill out this easy google form below:
http://bit.ly/globaljukeboxform
PS: please submit artist name, song name & if possible comment with a YouTube link. <3
Using a computer? Submit your requests at our poll in FB event discussion:
http://bit.ly/globaljukebox_fb
Song request deadline is Nov 9th 5pm.
FOR THE PEOPLE
This unique party is also a fundraiser!
10% of proceeds from pre-sale tickets will be donated to ‘Hispanics in Philanthropy’ to support hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, Cuba & Mexico.
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GET TICKETS NOW:
$8 adv, $12 door: http://bit.ly/globaljukebox
DONE!! WHAT NEXT?
Help us spread the word about this unique & inclusive fundraising world music dance party!
- Invite your friends to our Facebook event
- Show your support use #globaljukebox &/or #danceunited on instagram
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Friday November 10th
THE SECRET SOCIETY
116 NE Russell St
Portland, OR
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Hosted by:
DJ PRASHANT
Hailing from Mumbai, living in Portland, founder of Jai Ho! Dance Party & Dance United.
Alongside
DJ KI & DJ SKEE
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FEATURING:
- Henna by donation, professional photography
- Dance lesson & performance by Jai Ho! Dance Troupe
- Bollywood & Bhangra music by DJ Ki & DJ Skee
- World music mix featuring your requested songs by DJ Prashant
DETAILS:
– Doors open 9pm, $8 adv, $12 at door
– Strictly 21+, Official ID Required
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PRASHANT:
Latest Mixtape: http://bit.ly/migentemixtape
TEDx Talk: http://youtu.be/TZQcjE2t-pM
FB: fb.com/dreamprashant
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/dreamprashant
MEDIA COVERAGE: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-tv-news
A 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 strikes a chord with audiences of all ages & backgrounds.
Through his energetic performances, Prashant has moved masses across both coasts of America, Costa Rica, Panama & India. His DJ sets seamlessly transition between Bollywood, Bhangra, TOP40, Latin, Arabic, Carribean, 80s, 90s & other varied genres. The interactive dance elements in his DJ set transform any dance party into a full fledged Bollywood musical within minutes
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.
DANCE UNITED:
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/danceunitedpdx/
Founded by an immigrant & an engineer turned DJ, Prashant – Dance United brings musicians & DJs together for a night celebrating our unity in diversity. Dance United launched in June 2017 with a Latin & Indian theme, it bridged the gap between Midddle & Far East with Turkey & Indian Night in July & in September we are thrilled to present a mashup of Afrobeat & bollywood. Dance United is a branch off of Jai Ho! Dance Party that host our monthly hit parties in SF, PDX and Seattle.
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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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?
Plenty of street parking available.
Are tickets refundable?
No refunds are available, and all ticket sales are final.