Past Programs

June 22, 2012

On June 22, 2012 at Indian Association of Rockford, IL. Description: Our school was invited again this year to stage dances during India night annual banquet dinner.

May 31, 2012

On May 31, 2012 at US Customs, Rosemont, IL. Description: Our school was invited to perform Indian dances at Asian Heritage celebration.

May 20, 2012

On May 20, 2012 at Palatine Library, Palatine, IL. Description: Our students presented during Guru Vandana Program arranged by HSS

May 11, 2012

On May 11, 2012 at Ashyana Banquets, Downers Groove, IL. Description: We performed Kathak and also fusion with Flamenco to help raise funds for a school in Pakistan.

May 5, 2012

On May 5, 2012 at Balaji Temple, Aurora. Description: Our school was part of the fundraising cultural show by Association of India’s Development (AID)

April 17, 2012

On April 17, 2012 at Lincoln Prairie School, Hoffman Estates. Description: Our school performed at multicultural show.

April 14, 2012

On April 14, 2012 at Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows, IL. Description: Our students presented during Miss Asia Pageant

April 7, 2012

On April 7, 2012 at Jain Temple, Barlett, IL. Description: Our students participated in cultural event to celebrate Mahavir Jayanti.

April 1, 2012

Our school performed one dance as part of cultural show to honor CNN hero Narayanan Krishnan, Founder of Akshya Trust

April 14, 2012

On April 14, 2012 at Meadows Club, Rolling Meadows, IL. Description: Our students presented during Miss Asia Pageant

February 19, 2012

Indian Dance School performed on the occasion of Shivaratri and showed their latest showcase presentation of Ganesh Vandana and Basketball dance

February 18, 2012

We were invited to perform at this classical dance and music program. Gauri Jog and Isha Jog performed Triwat, a classical Kathak presentation showing story of Lord Shankar.

November 12, 2011

At International Ramayana Institute of North America, our school represented India along with other dance schools from Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam to depict several important scenes from Ramayana.

November 5, 2011

At Waltun Place, Chicago, Gauri Jog was invited to perform and show Indian Classical Dance to board members of Goodman Theatre and several other prominent people in Chicago. Gauri Jog performed Kathak dance on Tall Dhamar, Thumri and our new sensation Chatrang

October 8, 2011

At Techny Towers Retreat Center, North Brook, IL, Our school was invited to showcase Indian dances to participants of Himalayan Yoga at the retreat. We performed ten dances including traditional Kathak, Thumri, Bollywood, Garba, Dandiya Raas and Fusion.

July 17, 2011

We are so proud to be part of this summer festival. We have been performing for the last several years and very happy to perform several dances including Salame Isqq, Kathak Tarana, Lavni, Fusion and Jai Ho

July 6, 2011

Our school was invited to perform at this International Festival to entertain large number of attendees at the fair. We performed ten different dance sequences including Classical Kathak, Fusion, Bollywood and Yoga

June 24, 2011

At Giovanni’s Banquets, Rockford, IL, ee were invited to be part of this big gala dinner to show Indian Classical dances to attendees. We danced on Lawni (traditional folk dance from Maharashtra), pure classical Kathak, Taal Dhamar and Ganesh Vandana

May 14, 2011

At Willow Recreation Center, Hoffman Estates, IL, we performed a dance sequence based on Madhuban Me Radhika to entertain teachers and other attendees at the event.

March 4, 2011

At Balaji Temple, Aurora, IL, our school performed four dances at this festival including Nacho To Dekhi, Tarana, Thumri and On Shanti Om

February 26, 2011

At Hyatt Regency O’Hare, as part of Lunar New Year celebration our school performed several dances attended by over 1500 people.

January 15, 2011

At Balaji Temple, Aurora, IL, Maharashtra Mandal, Chicago invited us to perform at Sankrant Celebration. Our dancers performed seven dances including Radha Krishna dance, Bollywood, Katha and folk dance from Maharashtra, Lavni. Lavni dance was big hit with all people and received big applause. The program ended with popular song “Jai Ho”.

January 15, 2011

At Hindu Temple, Lemont, IL, we were invited by Telugu Samaj to perform a dance item at Hindu Temple, Lemont, IL. Five of our dancers performed Kathak dance based on a popular Bollywood song, Madhuban Me Radhika Nache Re. This was our limited engagement in a large program arranged by Telugu Association

November 20, 2010

At Canton Middle School, Streamwood, IL, Nirankari Mission invited our dance school to perform dances for their Diwali (Festival of Light) program. We performed four dances there.

October 2, 2010

At Banquet Hall, Elmhurst, IL, our dance school participated in the fundraising activities of Balaji (Venkateshwara) Temple at Arora, IL by performing two dances. One of the dances was fusion of all major classical dances from India performed by various dance teachers

July 18, 2010

At China Town, Chicago, IL, China Town Summer Festival committee invited our dance school to perform and display Indian dances during there two day long annual summer festival. We performed various dances to entertain big crowd which included Bollywood dancing, Kathak and hip-hop style.

July 7, 2010

At US Military Office, Arlington Heights, IL, US Military invited our dance school to demonstrate Indian culture and food including Indian dances. Our enthusiastic dancers participated in the event and taught the crowd some steps of classical Indian dancing. Our booth was also decorated with Indian flag, posters, and food.

May 20, 2010

At Dailey Center, Chicago, IL, fo the third consecutive year our school was invited to perform at Asian American Festival in downtown Chicago. This was a prestigious event since it is attended by dignitaries from Mayor’s office and so many people in busy business district. We performed Bollywood songs wearing beautiful costumes and music.

May 20, 2010

At Office of Secretary of State, Chicago, IL, Secretary of State, Jesse White’s office invited us to perform at their beautiful building. The program was attended by Secretary of State and large number of office goers.

May 17, 2010

At Central Library, Schaumburg, IL, Schaumburg Central library invited us to perform a dance a program in their library. We performed more than seven dances including Ganapati Vandana, Bollywood dance and Rajasthani folk dance. The program was attended in large numbers by library patrons and community leaders.

May 11, 2010

At Sara Lee Headquarters, Downers Grove, IL, Sara lee company invited our dance school to perform on the occasion of celebration of Indian heritage. We performed several dances including Ganesh Vandana, pure classical Kathak, dance on Bollywood song and a dance on Indian folk song. We also did lecture demonstration on Kathak dance. The program ended with Sara lee employees learning steps to perform dance on popular song “Jai Ho”.

May 11, 2010

At Chicago City Hall, Chicago, IL, to kick-off month long celebration of Asian American Heritage month, our dance school performed a dance at Chicago Mayor Daley’s reception at City Hall. The dance was performed by Gauri Jog and her student and characterized by beautiful choreography, music and costume. The dance showed two friends dancing with joy on the onset of spring.

May 1, 2010

At Hindu Temple, Arora, our students participated in this annual classical dance festival. We performed two dances, one depicting the story of Lord Krishna and Yashodha Maiyya and in the second dance our students danced on Taal Ektaal. The second dance was all about intimate relations and a bond between mother and daughter.

March 19, 2010

At Prairie Center for The Arts, Schaumburg, IL, in a sold out performance of our in house production, “Shakuntala”, Gauri Jog and her students amazed the audience with beautiful choreography, magnificent stage decoration and costumes, and music.

December 15, 2009

At The Chicago Waldorf School, Chicago, IL, on the occasion of Winter pageant of this school and to celebrate holiday season, we were invited by the school to perform Indian Classical Dance. Our student presented pure Kathak – showing fast foot work, spins and acting a story of 3 seasons of nature and love.

November 3, 2009

At BP (British Petroleum) Office at Naperville, IL, we were invited at BP (British Petroleum) office to perform dances from India. At the beginning we performed a dance to pray Lord Ganesha to take his blessings. Then five of our students performed on the song “Shantakaram” telling the importance of Saraswati Puja during the festival of lights (Deepavali).

September 18, 2009

At Dailey Plaza, Chicago, IL, head Instructor of Chicago Peace School invited Indian Dance School to present on the eve of International peace day. We presented starting with the shloka “Om Sahana Vavatu” and then the song from Hindi popular movie, Andhi “Is Mod Pe”. Through this song we showed that the foundation of our relationship should be like concrete or solid, not like glass which will break easily.

August 2, 2009

At India House, Schaumburg, IL, our students performed in two categories and bagged top prizes in both categories.

July 19, 2009

At China Town, Chicago, IL, our school was invited to perform at China Town Summer Festival. We performed 3 dances including the popular song Jai Ho.

July 17, 2009

At Prairie Center for The Arts, Schaumburg, IL, Rathak Rang Manch Pravesh of Alisha Benawra.

July 4, 2009

At Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL, our dance school by invited to perform at TANA (Telugu Association of North America) 2009 held at Rosemont Convention Center. The program was attended by more than 5000 people from various countries. More than 15 girls from Indian Dance School performed 3 songs including Jai Ho.

May 2, 2009

At Skokie Public Library Auditorium, Skokie, IL, Indian Dance School presented four dances to celebrate arrival of spring.

April 4, 2009

Addison village invited us to perform and represent south Asia in their multi cultural all day event (Around the world in one day). We performed four dances Kathak and Bollywood style.

March 21, 2009

At Lane Tech High School, Chicago, IL, in support of rally to bid Olympics, Gauri Jog and her group presented Kathak Jazz and Oscar winning song “Jai Ho”. The sequence was directed, choreographed and presented by Gauri Jog and Isha Jog. Chicago Mayor Richard Dailey and Ambassadors of various countries appreciated the dance.

March 3, 2009

At Waterford Banquet Hall, Elmhurst, IL, we participated in Fundraising Dinner for Jalaram Temple at Elmhurst, IL and performed a dance “Adhuram Madhuram” choreographed by Gauri Jog presented in Kathak style describing Lord Krishna.

November 15, 2008

At Navy Pier, Chicago, IL, NBC TV invited us to present Indian dances at their Travel Expo. We presented four dances at Navy Pier expo hall. We started with invocation to Lord Ganesh, followed by fusion of Indian Classical Dance Kathak and Jazz. Then we performed pure classical Kathak in Taal Dhamar with 14 bits and was performed by Gauri Jog. We ended the program with “”Deep Nritya”” celebrating the festival of lights (Diwali or Deepawali). This dance involved holding lights in both hands, on head and dancing on the edge of plates. This requires lot of balancing skills and concentration.

October 25, 2008

At Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL, Directed, choreographed and presented by Gauri Jog, this program was presented by more than 60 dancers in six major dance forms around the world including Kathak, Mexican, Flamenco, Belly, Lavni and Folk dances.

October 4, 2008

At Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg, PA, Shanti – A journey of peace, is a musical and theatrical exploration of ancient chants and peace. It is a theater performance incorporating distinct elements of world music forms and dances.

August 30, 2008

At Resort at St. Charles, IL, Kathak Performance.

August 23, 2008

At Hindu Temple of Lake County, Grayslake, IL, we were invited to present dances on the theme of Radha and Krishna. Our group presented a dance on the 1950 song Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baje. The small girls invoked big applause from the audience. The costumed were specifically prepared for the dance.

August 14, 2008

At Naperville, IL, Kathak and Bollywood Performance by Radhika Akolkar.

April 12, 2008

At Addison Village Hall, Addison, IL, Addison village again invited us this time to show our traditional dances with others such as Hawaiian, Hispanic, Irish, Chinese and Polish Dancers. Our group presented footwork and that thrilled the audience. We also presented a Bollywood dance, Silsila Hai and Chandi Ke Chacha. The program ended with fast music with Tarana.

December 13, 2007

At Grand Hyatt, Orlando, FL, Gauri Jog participated in “Modeling and More” competition. She performed Tarana in pure Kathak style and won the championship. There were more than sixty finalist and Gauri won the first prize, a great pride for us.

November 10, 2007

At Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago, Gauri Jog and Isha Jog performed in International Views at Dance Chicago 2007 event.

April 24, 2007

At Armstrong School, Hoffman Estates, IL, ee take pride to teach Kathak and other dance styles to the students various elementary & high schools. Students from various schools presented this program and did very well. They danced to the tunes of classical Indian music as well as Bollywood. They also performed Lavni – folk dance from Maharashtra.

April 15, 2007

At Addison Village Hall, Addison, IL, Addison village invited us to perform and represent south Asia in their multi cultural all day event. We performed five dances in three styles. One group performed pure Kathak showing Todas and Tihais in Taal Teental. Another group presented invocation of God while yet another group performed bird dance and Bollywood dance.

March 24, 2007

At Forest View Educational Center, Arlington Heights, IL, we celebrated Gudi Padva (Maharashtrian new year) at Maharashtra Mandal, Chicago. Our group presented eight dances in various styles such as Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Fusion, Lavni and Jazz. Lavni performed by Isha got big applause.

March 11, 2007

At Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL, we staged our fourth in-house dance drama production on March 11, 2007 at Schaumburg. More than 450 people witnessed “Fire – the Fiery Tale” show – to depict the evolution and importance of fire: Agni an intense element of nature. More than 40 dancers participated in the program.

November 18, 2006

At Bajaji Temple, Aurora, IL, Kathak, Bollywood and fusion with Bharatanatyam.

May 31, 2006

At Erickson Retirement Community, Lincolnshire, IL, we performed this program to entertain our seniors and all the people working for them. More than 15 girls and their parents showed their commitment to the community by performing various dances. Girls performed on classical Kathak, Fusion, Bollywood. This was appreciated by all the present.

May 27, 2006

At Ford Performing Arts Center, Detroit, MI, Chitram is a spectacular musical theatre production staged by Kanniks Kannikeswaran of Cincinnati. Gauri Jog was invited to perform at this elaborate  performance consisting of 30 musicians and dancers.

May 20, 2006

At Sri Venkateswara Swami Temple, Aurora, IL. This dance festival was arranged by Balaji Temple. Our school was represented by more than 20 girls. The highlights of this program include Mira Bhajan and a beautiful dance based on a semi classical gaze. The choreography, selection of music and performance by all girls was much appreciated by audience.

April 7, 2006

At Thomas Jefferson’s School, Palatine, IL. This multi cultural event was arranged by school district 15 and India was represented by our school. Our student performed a dance depicting the story of Lord Krishna and Radha.

March 25, 2006

At Aronoff Center for the Arts, Cincinnati, OH. This acclaimed choral multi-media theater production featured a 150 – member choir, a chamber orchestra and an ensemble of Indian instruments. To the packed audience of 2600 our school was invited for a dance fusion with Bharatanatyam. “Shanti” was conceived and created by Kanniks Kannikeswaran, a visionary musician, composer and music educator with several recordings, productions and scores to his credit.

March 19, 2006

At Addison Village Hall, Addison, IL. This was a day long multi-cultural program arranged by Addison village and our school was invited to represent dances from South Asian countries. A group of twelve girls presented three dances representing the cultures in that region. The dancers rendered Kathak and combination of other styles, stimulating an aesthetic experience in the spectators. This was indeed a good opportunity for us to show what the Indian dancing is all about.

December 10, 2005

At Albany Park, IL. Kathak Performance.

November 9, 2005

At Neil Armstrong School, Hoffman Estates, IL. This was a multi cultural night arranged by Schaumburg school district. Our school was represented by ten girls. Audience admired “Chudi Jo Khanake” a dance on popular Bollywood song. There were dances from Columbia, Mexico, Cuba etc. This was a good opportunity to learn each others culture.

October 17, 2005

On October 17, 2005 at Balaji Temple, Aurora, IL. Bhupali Te Kinkali by Maharashtra Mandal. We performed Lavni and Lezim Dance

October 15, 2005

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago. On the occasion of Dussehra, the Hindu Temple arranged dance ballet on Ramayan. We performed three major items. The first dance described Sri Ram’s childhood by eight students. The interaction between king Dashrath and queen Kaikayee was represented by Jugalbandi between Kathak and Bharatanatyam. Our school also received much appreciation for staging “Lezim” dance, a popular folk dance from Maharashtra.

August 20, 2005

At Schaumburg Park District, Schaumburg, IL. Kathak and Bollywood dance.

June 3, 2005

At Prairie Center for the Arts, Schaumburg, IL.  The basic idea of the program was to portray life of brave queen of Jhansi. There were more than 40 dancers in the age group of four to fifty and they performed Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Ballet, and folk dances. The program began with Ganesh Vandana followed by performances from budding dancers who are in the various stages of learning. The main part of the program described the childhood of the queen, her growing up, and coronation with various types of folk dances. The confrontation between the British and the queen in the final battle was depicted as a Jugalbandi in Bharatanatyam and Kathak styles.

May 14, 2005

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  This was an attempt to show basics of the classical dance – Kathak. Participants performed Vandana (meaning “Bowing to the Guru), Todas and Tukadas (a technical movements in Kathak) and Gatnikas (classical Kathak gestures and movements).

February 2, 2005

At Neil Armstrong School, Hoffman Estates, IL.  Kathak Performance.

October 12, 2004

At Lake Forest University, Lake Forest, IL.  Kathak Performance.

September 26, 2004

At Maharashtra Mandal, Chicago.  The two renowned Indian dance-forms – Bharatanatyam from the south and Kathak from the north – were weaved into the same string of rhythm, giving it the feeling of oneness. Each dancer leads and then follows in a game of challenge.

June 1, 2004

At Cincinnati, OH.  Kathak Performance.

May 13, 2004

At Balaji Temple, Aurora, IL.  Kathak Performance.

May 4, 2004

At Robert Frost School, Schaumburg, IL.  Kathak and Bollywood Performance.

November 29, 2003

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  This program was arranged by the Hindu temple and our school was represented by five girls. They performed a Rajasthani folk dance. As you probably know Rajasthani folk music is very vibrant and represents harsh realities of the region as well as heroism of the kings. A dance critic described this program as “good work on choreography characterized by dazzling costumes and vibrant music”.

November 8, 2003

At Fermilab, Batavia, IL.  This program held at Ramsey Auditorium in Wilson Hall at prestigious Fermi labs. Our dance school was represented by 10 girls and they presented various items raging from Classical Kathak to folk dances.

October 10, 2003

At Lake Shore Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Chicago.  This performance was arranged to entertain our seniors and people living in rehabilitation center. More than 20 girls participated performing dances based on classical and Bollywood music. One senior quipped “the most exciting happened in my life”. A quite fulfilling experience for participants as well as audience.

June 28, 2003

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  This is indeed a rare opportunity. This mother-daughter performed “Ja Tose” – Kathak and Ballet combination choreographed by eight year old budding Ballet dancer and Gauri Jog.

May 25, 2003

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  This was a annual class program of our school. More than 50 students participated in the program. The program had notable items like “Dhingali”, Bhajans, pure Kathak, Bollywood dances, “Tabla” duets, classical vocal. Many dance items had live music and others had pre-recorded Indian and orchestral music. Overall the program had a great combination of dance, music and drama. It provided opportunity for promising young boys and girls to show their budding talent.

April 19, 2003

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  It is almost impossible to describe India’s diverse cultures and traditions in one show.

April 5, 2003

At Eisenhower Junior High School, Hoffman Estates, IL.  Kathak Performance.

December 8, 2002

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Gauri Jog preformed the classical song “Aaj Shyam Murali Bajayee” by Birju Maharaj. Gauri also performed on “Tarana” – a vocal style in Indian music that is sung in a fast tempo using meaningless syllables which are very rhythmic in nature.

October 12, 2002

At Arya Samaj, West Chicago.  Kathak Performance.

July 24, 2001

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Kathak Performance by Gauri Jog.

June 2, 2001

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Kathak and Bollywood Performance.

April 2, 2001

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Kathak Performance.

September 27, 2000

At Elgin High School, Elgin, IL.  Kathak Performance by Gauri Jog.

August 15, 2000

At International Village, Schaumburg.  Kathak Performance.

August 3, 2000

At Arya Samaj, West Chicago.  Kathak Performance by Isha Jog.

July 1, 2000

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Kathak Performance.

June 9, 2000

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Kathak Performance.

March 18, 2000

At Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.  Kathak Performance.

August 8, 1999

At The Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center, Wichita, KS.  Kathak Performance with live music.