The semi-finals of a dancing competition Dancing Icon-2013 was organised here on Sunday and the participants showcased their performances with a lot of enthusiasm and ecstasy.
Notably, as many as 120 participants from 800 aspirants were selected for the semi-final round. The semi-final was held at Alayna Dancing Academy Kasturba Nagar, Bhopal. While talking to The Pioneer, organiser of the show Syed Aquil Ali said, “It was a tough competition among the participants who appeared for the semi-finals. We got to see various variations in the dance forms. So it has become difficult for us to make a choice.”
Notably, as many as four auditions were organised for the semi-finals in which 800 participants appeared in totals. After the last audition that was held on December 3, 120 aspirants were selected for the semi-finals. Aquil said, “In the semi-final round the participants did pretty well. It’s really a tough job,” he added. Moreover out of 120, only 36 participants would be selected for the finale.
There have been tremendously artistic performances in the auditions. The participants showcased their talent by performing different dance forms on Bollywood tracks. Some amasing acts like Indo Western fusions, poping and blocking, robotic acts were also showed over the platform. Aquil further said, “We are expecting even more amazing acts in the finals, and even more thrilling dance performances by the aspirants.” Moreover, the dancing icon would be included in the portfolio of the participants so that they could endeavour to reach the national reality shows as well, he further added. Moreover the winners and the other participants also get a chance to perform live before the Bhopalites. enteries from Delhi, Jabalpur and other States were also received for the Dancing Icon 2013.
Noticeably, the event is divided into two categories. Junior that includes tiny tots of the city from four years to 13 years and second category includes participants above 13 years among the seniors. The finale would be on December 29 at Ravindra Bhavan Hall, Aquil further informed.