Come dressed in Orange, White &/or Green to celebrate INDIA with an interactive Bollywood party in Seattle! DJ Prashant + special guests
LET’S CELEBRATE THE 75TH YEAR OF INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE!
Here’s a recap from this event last year: https://youtu.be/hk3Jsu2o1TE
Come dressed in vibrant festive wear (traditional Indian attire encouraged) to celebrate the culture loud & proud!
GRAB YOUR TICKETS NOW!
This party has sold out in advance over the years. Advance ticket purchase is encouraged for guaranteed entry.
JAI HO! DANCE PARTY
The most joyful Bollywood party experience spanning 8+ cities, hosted by DJ Prashant since 2010 alongside an A team of culture bearers & artists.
☾ EVENT DETAILS
➳ Friday, Aug 12, 2022
➳ Doors open at 9 PM
➳ Party till 1 45 AM
➳ Strictly 21+, state issued official ID required
☾ VENUE
NECTAR LOUNGE
412 N. 36th StreetSeattle, WA
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☾ YOUR DJS
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/
DJ LAKSHAY:
An engineer by profession, Lakshay has been pursuing his passion for DJing since his college days, spinning for private events in Delhi back in India.
With an ear for Bollywood, Bhangra and House music, this guy from Punjab is sure to keep you moving on the dance floor with his high energy sets, all night long.
➳ https://www.instagram.com/laksh_arora/
☾ SPECIAL ACTS – PERFORMANCES
ARRJUN – DHOLI:
“I love what I do, I make sure there is nobody on the dance floor that is NOT going crazy dancing. Making parties bigger and better with the beats of my Dhol.” – Arrjun
➳https://www.instagram.com/smenjoyments
BIPASA:
https://www.instagram.com/bipasac/
Bipasa started performing at the age of six and her first dance performance was to the song ‘Choli ke peeche’ ????. She has since practiced and performed many different styles of dance- bollywood, contemporary ballet, salsa, aerial and most recently belly dancing. Belly dancing quickly became her go to dance style. She absolutely loves belly dancing and bollywood music and is thrilled to bring you a mashup of these two worlds.
https://www.instagram.com/bipasabellydance/?utm_medium=copy_link
SHREYA:
Shreyaa is a trained Kathak dancer under the Gangani Jaipur Gharana ever since the age of 3. Over the years, she’s experimented with many different dance forms performing and representing India all over the world. Recently, she’s started exploring the Ancient art of Egyptian Belly Dance building on her strengths of expression, agility and energy. She describes her dance journey as a lifelong love affair of growing, creating and expressing joyful movements. Shreya is super stoked to bring the magic of Bolly-Belly to everyone!
https://www.instagram.com/shreyaasharmagrandhi/?utm_medium=copy_link
ANNWESHA SENGUPTA
Annwesha Sengupta is a trained hip-hop , jazz and bollywood dancer. She has been dancing for 17 years now and has been coached by established Bollywood choreographers in Mumbai. In Seattle, she leads her own dance training classes and has choreographed and directed over 50 Youtube Dance Productions. She describes “Dance” as her ultimate form of expression and passion. ????
Annwesha’s Crew of extremely talented and hardworking performers are all set to bring their magic to the Jai Ho Stage!
ZIDDI:
‘Hi I am ZIDDI from Jalandhar, Punjab, India. I moved to US in 2013, And have been Living in Seattle since summer 2019, working as a consultant for a national bank. I have been into music since I was a child and have been writing since I was a teenager, but got more serious about it during the pandemic and started learning more about this craft. The experience I have had in my life have made me the person I am today and hopefully it will take me to more wonderful journey and I will be able to share and entertain more people around the world with my art. As Rumi said “Live life as if Everything is Rigged in your favor”.’
➳ https://www.instagram.com/ziddiraag/
ELEM8NTS:
“We met, we became friends, we shared our joys and sorrows, we stood by each other.
Our love & soul, ELEM8NTS ❤️. Elem8nts is a group formed by friends, for friends with the mission to establish the connection between thousands of music enthusiasts globally and inspire their innate creativity by touching heartstrings through the universal language of music.”
➳ https://www.instagram.com/elem8nts_/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D
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
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Hosted by:
DJ PRASHANT
Hailing from Mumbai, living in Portland, founder of Jai Ho! Dance Party & Dance United.
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JAI HO! DANCE PARTY!
Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty
Instagram Page: http://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty
Youtube: http://youtube.com/jaihoparty
Get transported to an experience that is akin to being in a Bollywood musical complete with interactive dance lessons, performances & non-stop hard-hitting beats from the east. Founded in 2010 by Prashant, an immigrant turned DJ, & like-minded friends, Jai Ho! is a celebration of Indian music & dance like no other. At its core are the values of inclusivity and sharing positive vibes by bringing the best of Indian culture to the dance floor. The innovative themes that set Jai Ho! apart are transforming American nightlife bringing to it festive elements like Holi Colors & Dandiya Sticks. 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! is the only Bollywood dance party that regularly tours across the US in Portland, Seattle, SF, LA, San Diego, New Orleans, Eugene, Denver & more being added. Jai Ho! Dance Party is a branch & creation of the production house-team, Bollywood Dreams Entertainment.
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☾ GUIDELINES AT EVERY JAI HO!
Creating a safe & celebratory space is our number one priority at every event we host.
We would love for you to be an accomplice of ours by greeting & treating everyone you meet 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 this may be relevant, we have zero tolerance for bigotry, racist remarks, and generallyl reckless behavior.
Over the course of the night, Punjabi, Bollywood, South Indian songs, and music from across South Asia (new & old) will make their way into our DJs playlist. So contribute positively, uplift everyone around you, tip your bartenders well, and enjoy the music being played.
☾ 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 Washington 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 Seattle takes place at the unceded ancestral lands of The Duwamish People.
☾ HOSTING A PRIVATE EVENT?
Contact us through our website if you want to throw a memorable shindig!
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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.