STAR PERFORMERS READY IN 30 DAYS

STAR PERFORMERS READY IN 30 DAYS

1-JULY-ENG 12

RAJIV NAYAN AGRAWAL

ARA--------------------------When talent receives the right guidance and a platform, it inevitably carves out a unique identity. A vivid example of this was witnessed on Saturday at the Nagari Pracharini Auditorium in Ara, where the AIM Dance Academy’s 30-day summer camp concluded with a vibrant cultural program and an award distribution ceremony. The children’s performances created such a captivating atmosphere that the auditorium frequently resounded with thunderous applause, while emotional acts moved the audience to tears.

The ceremony was inaugurated with the lighting of a lamp by the chief guest, social worker Vishnu Singh; Bhojpur District Art and Culture Officer Anupriya; and social worker and IT teacher Dr. Vikas Kumar.

“Academy Giving New Direction to Children's Talent”

Chief guest Vishnu Singh remarked that AIM Dance Academy has been doing commendable work for years by providing a platform for children's hidden talents. Such efforts will elevate Bhojpur's cultural identity to new heights.

Meanwhile, District Art and Culture Officer Anupriya stated that providing training in diverse disciplines—such as dance, *mehndi* (henna art), painting, guitar, and beauty skills—under one roof is a significant achievement for the academy. She also assured the artists of all possible support.

From *Ganesh Vandana* to Bollywood and Social Messages

The program commenced with a *Ganesh Vandana* (invocation to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles). This was followed by performances such as ‘Padmavati’, ‘The Journey of Bollywood’, ‘Bhoot Raja’, and ‘Masti Ki Pathshala’, which kept the audience captivated until the very end. The children's confidence and the hard work put in over the 30 days were clearly evident in every performance.

New Artists Groomed in 30 Days

During the summer camp, children received training in dance, *mehndi*, beauty skills, painting, and guitar. The instructors included Sonu Arya (Dance), Tripti Jain (Mehendi), Reena Kumari (Beautician), Ayush Kumar (Painting), and Shubham Kumar (Guitar). O.P. Kashyap conducted the program, while Karan Sinha, Suresh Kumar, and Vishal Sir made significant contributions to the event's success.

Recognition of Talent

Winners of various competitions were felicitated during the closing ceremony.

Beautician: 1st – Neha, 2nd – Sonam, 3rd – Neetu and Swati Gupta.

Mehendi: 1st – Annapurna, 2nd – Siddhi, 3rd – Neha.

Guitar: 1st – Vineet, 2nd – Saina, 3rd – Siddhi.

Painting: 1st – Saurabh, 2nd – Aman, 3rd – Tanishka, 4th – Anshika, and 5th – Aarohi.

At the conclusion of the event, the academy expressed gratitude to all participants, parents, and guests, while extending best wishes for the children's bright futures. The organizers stated that similar training camps would be held in the future to provide a platform for emerging talent in the district.