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Tag: summer
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Launching | Jai Ho! Virtual Bollywood Party!
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Want to Throw the Perfect Day Party? Here’s How!
Want to Throw the Perfect Day Party? Here’s How!
Summer is here! As the days get longer, and the sun shines brighter, we grow far less content to wait until after dark to go dancing. Throwing a Day Party is the perfect opportunity to spend time with friends and take advantage of the nice weather.
We know nightlife here at Bollywood Dreams Entertainment. Over the last decade, we’ve thrown countless Jai Ho! parties across the United States, so we’re no strangers to dancing until the sun comes up. But a Day Party? An event where we party before the sun begins to set? That was uncharted territory – until now! This 4th of July, we’re excited to host our first-ever Red, White & Bollywood Day Party – and we have had so much fun planning it, that we wanted to create this guide for you!
Here are the steps to making your Day Party an afternoon to remember:
- Choose a Venue – Explore Indoor & Outdoor!
What do Real Estate and Social Events have in common? Location, location, location! It’s important to find the right venue for your Day Party – one that takes advantage of its natural resources and adds to the overall experience of your event. Having previously hosted our annual Holi festival party at White Owl Social Club in SE Portland, we knew it would be the perfect place! Voted Portland’s Best Patio, the newly remodeled outdoor area houses the perfect vibe for dancing and drinks under the sun – with an equally cool indoor bar and seating area.
Finding the right venue will set your day party apart from the rest.
- Classic Cocktails – But Make Them Your Own!
Okay, the first ingredient for a successful Day Party is clearly booze – namely brunch-style cocktails like Mimosas and Bloody Marys! However, the line between “Essential” and “Basic” is a fine one, so you’ll want to add a personal twist to your drink specials. We decided to serve Mango Mimosas and Desi Bloody Marys (the latter with Garam Masala added) to further reflect our theme: Independence Day with Indian flair! We also worked with the kitchen staff at our venue, White Owl Social Club, to revamp some of their house favorites exclusively for this event: Tikka Masala Wings and Curried Tofu Bites will be on the menu!
Keeping a classic recipe with a themed twist is a surefire way to create a memorable day party.
- Theme Parties – Creative Hosts = Creative Guests!
Everyone loves a chance to get together and dance in the middle of the afternoon, but a good Theme can separate your day party from just another ordinary day. Choosing a theme doesn’t have to be difficult – in fact, the more established of a theme you select, the easier it will be for your guests to dress up and celebrate accordingly! We all may know someone who will stay up all night sewing a brand new outfit for an event, but simply picking a color or style of clothes to encourage attendees to wear allows a greater number of guests to feel like they are a part of the party.
Since our day party is on the 4th of July itself, we knew our theme just had to be Red, White & Bollywood! If your event falls on an existing holiday, don’t be afraid to embrace its traditions!
- Create an Experience – Unique Memories Last Forever!
So, what’s next? You’ve curated an exciting menu with delicious food and drink specials, promoted a theme that got your attendees dressed to the nines – is that enough? In this day and age of social media, parties are all about creating an experience: finding what is going to make your guests reach for their phones and say “oh, I HAVE to add this to my Story!” Even with the best DJs spinning, attendees will have to take a break from tearing up the dance floor. For our 4th of July Day Party, we’ll have face painters as well as henna artists, a selfie photobooth with fun props, and more surprise Americana and Indian elements.
Reflecting your theme throughout the event’s decor and having special activities and amenities will level your day party up!
We are so thrilled to take over the iconic patio at White Owl, transforming it with red, white, and blue decor while simultaneously transporting you to India for a day party like Portland has never seen before! We hope everything we’ve learned about throwing the perfect day party has inspired you to try something new and make lasting memories. We’ll see you on the dance floor!
Join us: Red, White & Bollywood Day Party in Portland
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Portland: A Bollywood Dream
Come… Fall In Love!
Bollywood Dreams Entertainment and DJ Prashant presents….
A Bollywood Dream
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Get ready to experience a clash of cultures between timeless traditions & modern influences on 1990s India as seen through the lens of contemporary Bollywood Films. With 20+ dancers from the Jai Ho! Dance Troupe & cast, DJ Prashant recreates a quintessential 90s Bollywood story with music & dance, and just like any great Indian party there will be dancing afterwards open to all attendees. Prashant along with his dancers and instrumentalists will take you on an interactive adventure culminating in Jai Ho! from Slumdog Millionaire.Showtimes:August 19 & 20, 2018 @7:30 PMDance Party:August 19 & 20, 2018 – After the show!Location:Portland Center Stage at The Armory128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209Press Release:A Bollywood Dream comes to
Portland Center Stage at The Armory Theater
Electrifying Dance extravaganza and theatrical narrative
“A Bollywood Dream” Comes to The Armory Theater in Portland OR for a 2-night run to bring the joyful glee of Bollywood music to the Rose City.
The timelessness and urgency of live theater is one art form where some of the most important topics and ideas are being presented. Cue “A Bollywood Dream” the new dance, musical and crowd participatory stage show helmed by dancer, instructor, writer and director Prashant Kakad. “A Bollywood Dream” doesn’t rely on much of the flare and flashiness that most modern entertainment drolls out, but more so on organic human reaction to the here and now.
Thematically influenced by the common tropes within the hugely popular Indian cinema style of Bollywood, the new dance spectacle by Kakad takes decades worth of cultural dance study and technique and puts it into a narrative journey that is electric and palpable to the audience by using universal messages of love and struggle. Set amidst the bustle and wide eyed wonderment of the 1990’s, “A Bollywood Dream” thrusts the audience into the busy streets and highly animated scenes of Hindi cinema, influenced by epic stories and emoting melodramas that define the largest film producing region in the world. The musical is a crash course into cultural studies of both Hindi cinema and thousands of years of dance and movement art by way of the unassuming, yet breathtaking choreography presented by the two protagonists played by Brittany Newton and Suchit Kapur and an ensemble cast so lively and invigorating that the audience is drawn from their seats and up into the aisles joining in on the dancing and story.
The costume design is another spectacle of the performance, as traditional Indian garb, wedding attire and bright and colorful linens and fabrics adorn the leads and ensemble, whirling on stage with a bright and bombastic combination of lights and music. As is the common setting for most Hindi movies, “A Bollywood Dream” plays up and makes the audience comfortable with the grandiloquent storyline through use of smiles and charisma. This is a show for the whole family that encourages the viewer to move and be comfortable with the jovial and ecstatic machinations of a Bollywood plot.
“A Bollywood Dream” will see a 2 night run August 19-20 at the renown Armory Theater in Portland Oregon, tickets can be purchased online and are expected to sell out for both shows. Come experience a true Indian cultural phenomenon and take a trip across time and genres without ever leaving the theater.
Tickets on sale here: http://bit.ly/a_bollywood_dream
Follow and Check in on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/403641303483182/
This highly anticipated production was held at the prestigious Hult Center of Performing Arts in Eugene, Oregon on April 28, 2018. It received positive critical response with a reviewer reporting in The Register Guard, “An enthusiastic audience at the Hult Center frequently participated in clapping along and even dancing in the aisles throughout the evening”.DJ PRASHANT
“Vanguard for emerging cultural movement” – The Asian Reporter
TEDx Talk: http://youtu.be/TZQcjE2t-pM
MUSIC: http://djprashant.bandcamp.com
VIDEO: http://YouTube.com/dreamprashant
INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/dreamprashant
NEWS: http://bit.ly/news_coverageA one-of-a-kind Bollywood showman, Prashant is a singer, choreographer, composer & DJ with a 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.
His DJ sets seamlessly transition between Bollywood, Bhangra, TOP40, Latin, Arabic, Carribean, 80s, 90s & other varied genres. An engaging fusion of interactive dancing & DJing in his show transforms any dance party into a full-fledged Bollywood musical within minutes. Through his energetic performances, Prashant has moved masses across both coasts of America, Costa Rica, Panama & India.
BRITTANY
JAI HO! DANCE TROUPE
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Portland: 8th Annual Independence Bollywood Dance Party
Jai Ho! Dance Party Presents:8th Annual Independence Bollywood Dance Party in Portland
Celebrating India & Pakistan’s Freedom
Come dressed in Orange, White & Green attire to celebrate India & Pakistan’s Independence Day! We also encourage traditional festive attire for this event.
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Get tickets here:
FRIDAY AUGUST 10
BAR XV (BAR FIFTEEN)
15 SW 2nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97204
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Hosted by:
DJ PRASHANT
Alongside:
DJ SKEE
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– Professional photography
– Dance all night long to the passionate cultural sounds with DJ Skee and DJ PrashantDetails:
– Doors open 9 pm
– Strictly 21+, Official ID Required– $7 advance, $10 at door (price subject to change after 11pm)
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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
“Vanguard for emerging cultural movement” – The Asian Reporter
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PRASHANT:
TEDx Talk: Bollywood The Timing Is Right:http://youtu.be/TZQcjE2t-pM
DANCE PERFORMANCES: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-dance-performances
DANCE LESSONS: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-dance-lessons
DJ MIXTAPES:http://www.youtube.com/BollywoodMixtape
MEDIA COVERAGE: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-tv-newsA 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 & many places in between – including in Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Washington D.C., Bay Area, Los Angeles, Montana, Virginia, Idaho, Seattle and Portland. His interactive dance lessons in his DJ set transform any dance party into a full-fledged Bollywood musical within minutes.
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DJ SKEE:
Shashi Kiran aka 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.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djskeeofficial/
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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.
Are tickets refundable?
No refunds are available, and all ticket sales are final.
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Portland: Turkish & Indian Night
DESCRIPTION
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Jai Ho! Dance Party Presents:
Turkish & Indian Night in Portland
PORTLAND!!!!
The musical heritage and traditions of Turkey and India unite in a once in a lifetime dance party in the timeless city of bridges, Portland.A global bass dance party dedicated to unity, featuring Mediterranean & South Asian sounds!
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http://bit.ly/pdx-july-21By popular demand, we are bringing Turkish & Indian night back Summer 2018. Thousands of years of art, culture, music, and dance are brought together on July 21st for an evening of celebration and solidarity with our global community and citizens of the great PNW.
You enjoyed dancing to Latin & Indian tunes at our Portland dance party in May & now it’s time to get down to the hottest Mediterranean & south Asian sounds as we team up with DJ Onder & Skee alongside host DJ Prashant.
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Saturday July 21st
WHISKEY BAR
31 NW 1st Ave
Portland, OR 97209________________________
Hosted by:
DJ Prashant
Special Guests:
DJ Onder
GlobalRuckus
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– Henna by donation
– Professional photography
– Dance all night long to the passionate cultural sounds with DJ GlobalRuckus, DJ Onder, DJ Skee and DJ PrashantDetails:
– Doors open 10 pm
– Strictly 21+, Official ID Required________________________
JAI HO! DANCE PARTY:
Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty
Instagram Page: http://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty
Youtube: http://youtube.com/jaihoparty
“Vanguard for emerging cultural movement” – The Asian Reporter
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PRASHANT:
TEDx Talk: Bollywood The Timing Is Right:http://youtu.be/TZQcjE2t-pM
DANCE PERFORMANCES: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-dance-performances
DANCE LESSONS: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-dance-lessons
DJ MIXTAPES:http://www.youtube.com/BollywoodMixtape
MEDIA COVERAGE: http://tinyurl.com/prashant-tv-newsA 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 & many places in between – including in Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Washington D.C., Bay Area, Los Angeles, Montana, Virginia, Idaho, Seattle and Portland. His interactive dance lessons in his DJ set transform any dance party into a full-fledged Bollywood musical within minutes.
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DJ ONDER:
A world traveler and party maker, Onder loves to enjoy having fun with people! Every culture has different tastes and he loves to learn about all of them. Onder is excited to bring the music and dance from Turkey to Dance United. Sharing the spirit is the key, and having happy people in life is his goal!
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DJ GLOBALRUCKUS:
Portland’s trans-continental groove maniac!
Spinning world beats at parties since the early 90s, GlobalRuckus has never been afraid to play songs that fall far outside of what people expect to hear from DJs. Favoring high energy world party music or perhaps the type of music you’d hear at traditional weddings around the world, he works the dance floor into a frenzy playing klezmer, Balkan, calypso, New Orleans brass band, mariachi, bhangra, cumbia, Arabic hip hop, Asian baile funk, and more.________________________
FAQs:
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
Strictly 21+, please bring state issued ID or passport.
Are tickets refundable?
No refunds are available, and all ticket sales are final.
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Latin & Indian Night In Portland
DESCRIPTION
END OF SUMMER SPECIAL!
FREE TILL 10:30PM:
http://jaiho261.eventbrite.com
(first 200 only, pre-register & enter club by 10:30pm, strictly one guest per e-mail address)
Dance United & Jai Ho! Dance Party presents:
LATIN & INDIAN NIGHT
End Of Summer Party
You’ve enjoyed dancing to our Bollywood beats, now it’s time to get down to the hottest tropical tunes as we present to you a mashup of some world’s greatest dance music.
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 8th
THE WHISKEY BAR
31 Northwest 1st Avenue, Portland OR
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Hosted by the multi-talented & celebrated Bollywood Entertainer:
DJ Prashant
Latest Latin-Indian Mashup:
Alongside:
Mark & Lynn
DJ JMAY
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Specials
- FREE entry till 10:30pm (200 passes, pre-register & enter by 10:30pm)
- Special guest performance TBA
- Henna by donation all night!
- Dance all night to the best of Bollywood & Latin tunes
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The Details
Doors open at 10 pm – 21+ w/ proper ID – Party till 1:45 am!
– 200 passes FREE till 10:30pm (pre-register)
– $10 at the door (price subject to change after 11pm)
PRASHANT:
TEDx Talk: Bollywood The Timing Is Right:http://youtu.be/TZQcjE2t-pM
FB: fb.com/dreamprashant
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/dreamprashant
DJ MIXTAPES: http://www.youtube.com/BollywoodMixtape
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 & many places in between – including in Las Vegas, NYC, Chicago, Washington D.C., Bay Area, Los Angeles, Montana, Virginia, Idaho, Seattle and Portland. His interactive dance lessons in his DJ set transform any dance party into a full fledged Bollywood musical within minutes.
LYNN & MARK:
Lynn is a lifetime dancer and DJ since High School! She has been all over especially Mexico to teach dance. Mark is a world traveler and loves all communities! Ambassador to many Latin events around the World including Hawaii, Japan, and soon Greece. The duo is happily married having worked with each other to build a great empire and ready to give you a show you won’t ever forget!
DJ JMAY
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jmaydj/
Jordan May aka JMAY is a Portland Oregon based DJ/Producer and certified Audio Engineer. He has performed for and with some of the most notable names in house, club, global bass and moombahton such as Munchi, DJ Comrade, Sabo, Geko Jones, Uproot Andy, David Heartbreak, Leo Justi and more. He started producing hiphop music professinally in 2004. He began his DJ career in underground loft parties in Brooklyn New York City around 2006 and at the time mixed Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, House in a vinyl style. In 2007 he began producing global bass music, dutch house and other popular electronic club styles starting monthly parties at smaller clubs like Bembe Brooklyn, and NuBlu NYC.
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.
