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Expressions from our members

Lord’s Artist: Isha Shrivatsava
messenger!!   ~ By Komal
Mehra
                        
He was sitting down the lane,
under the heavy showers of rain.
 
draped in torn apparels,
he was singing lonely carols.
 
his cheeks drenched in tears,
his eyes embraced with fear,
he had no one of his own,
to call his peer.
 
he just stared at people..
passing by...
he had no word to say,
but to cry.
 
glaring at him...
i couldn't wait...
faced towards god...
and questioned his fate..
oh lord!!
why is he so lonely,
so forlone..?
why he has no one
of his own?
hearing this...
the poor old man ..
came to me...
and said,,,
"this is what ...
i am to be..."
"this is lord's gift to me.".
"for all that i have with me..
i am really grateful to thee..."
 
to this ...i had nothing
to say...
but to face towards god...
and thank thee...
for what i am ..

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Expressions from our members

Where I’m From I’m from tea
I’m from dusty roads I’m from Rasgullas
I’m from clothespins and I’m from Pani Puri
overpopulation I’m from Mango Lassi
I’m from competition
I’m from hands tapping on windows I’m from being stolen from
I’m from faces staring back at you, I’m from old fortunes
misery in their eyes I’m from hard-earned freedom
I’m from joy, fear, light, darkness I’m from mandir(temple)
I’m from heat so hot you will get
I’m from numbers burned
I’m from reality
I’m from “you need better grades” But most of all, I’m proud of where
I’m from “why’d you lose that one I’m from.
point?”
I’m from “stop dreaming, and start ~ Reva Bahuguna 8th Grade
doing work” Churchill Junior High School
Art by Snigdha Jakka

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Expressions from our members

Hello. I am Mahi Verma. I am 9 years old, and
I love running.

I ran my first race when I was four years old. I

have run five 5K races and several 1 mile
races so far.


Some of my very happy moments in life are

when I am jogging alongside my dad. My

daddoo is a good runner.



I am looking forward to the day when I will

run a full marathon (26.2 miles) along with

my dad. I know how proud my dad will feel

that day!!!



My motto: A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body





~ written by Mahi Verma

Grade 4

Wonder (Curiosity) Wonder is a death trap
And a home
Wonder can kill you... Wonder, use it right
But wonder… And you’ll come back
Wonder can save home
you… Wonder, use it wrong
And I’ll never see you
Use it right and it’ll
save us… ~ By Sriya Alla
Use it wrong and it’ll
kill us…

Wonder
Wonder is a murderer
And savior

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ICS Senior Awards

As always, ICS recognized 2 graduating seniors at the East Brunswick High School Annual
Senior Awards presentation. The award criteria is a GPA of 3.5 or higher, demonstrating a
leadership role in promoting culture and engagement in community service. The 2016
awardees were Sana Sadikot and Himali Patel.

Sana Sadikot graduated with a cumulative 4.23 GPA. To best prepare herself for a career in
the medical field, Sana elected to take higher level science and math courses throughout high
school. To solidify her academic accomplishments, Sana was inducted into the National Honors
Society, Math Honors Society - she was elected treasurer, Science Honors Society, and Spanish
Honors Society. She was elected pre-med Vice President in 11th grade, and served as President
in her senior year.

Himali Patel graduated from EBHS maintaining a high 4.4 GPA. She was heavily involved in
numerous after school activities such as; Waksman Student Scholars, Class Council, Math
Honors Society, National Honors Society and Science Honors Society just to name a few. Himali
values giving back to her community, and volunteers with numerous hospitals and her local
temple. She even finds the time to play travel soccer on weekends.

Special thanks from Sana Sadikot

ICS has been a part of my life for the past six years. It has taught me many skills
and has left a long lasting impression on me. I have learnt a great deal about Indian
culture and festivals through events such as India Day, Holi, and Dandiya. It has given
me a chance to spread my passion for dance to younger children, because ICS believed
in my skills and in me. 

I would like to thank you for the generous scholarship of $250, which I plan on
using to purchase a new laptop to help me with my schoolwork. 

I will be majoring in Cell Biology/Neuroscience and minoring in Health
Administration through the Honors Program at Rutgers University. I hope to become a
doctor and I will continue to be an active member in my community in college and
beyond. 

Thank you for choosing me as a recipient of the ICS Academic and Cultural
Award in Excellence. 

Sincerely,
Sana Sadikot

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Enthusiastic Volunteers
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ICS supports Vibha

JERSEY CARES ICS Theatre goes Off Broadway

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Boosters

Shout out to our awesome participants from their family and friends

Dearest Vritika, Dear Ruchira and Ishaan,
We wish you success every step of the We are your biggest fans! Love watching you
both on stage, bringing your best moves and
way as you balance your school and
extra curricular activities with finesse bright smiles. Go touch the sky!
and no matter how much you have on Love, Mamma & Baba
your plate, your ability to help any and

everyone is highly commendable.

Keep shining my love. We love you to Dear Sanket,
the moon and back. Hugs Vinaya, Dad We are so very proud of you. You have accomplished

and Mom so much. Keep moving to right “DIRECTION”, you

can get anywhere from here if you make your own

Dearest Shreya & Saksham, way and don’t follow the “CROWD”. Love always.
You make us happy and Mummy, Papa,Sarthak, Uncle, Auntie and
grandparents and family.
proud everyday of our lives.

Happy New Year!!

Love, Mom & Dad Dearest Mahi,

Wasn't it yesterday that you were a baby in my

arms? I looked at your precious face and

Dear Barkha Auntie, wondered where life would take you.
Thank you so much for agreeing to I love the way you have turned out... thoughtful,
do another year of choreography!!
loving, caring, optimistic and strong.
Thanks to you I was given the So proud of you!
opportunity to teach the little kids,
which was an amazing experience. Never forget that you are a MIRACLE!!
Mamma, Daddooooo and your loving family!

I am so grateful for everything you

do for me and can’t thank you Dear Vritti,
enough. Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life
you have imagined. We all love you and are very proud of
Much love,
Ruchira your achievements.

Kamal Uncle, Didi, Papa, mom and Varun.

Dear Maia, Dear Ruchira...my Assistant Choreo. It was a
You are our shining star that brightens our life pleasure working with you honey. Hope you
everyday. We are super proud of you. Love you will continue and choreograph a dance on
your own soon:) Lots of love. Barkha Aunty
lots! Hugs to our entire Kindergarten dance
team and our Koch lane kids! Proud of you all!

From Meenal & Mayur Patel

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MEET OUR COREOGRAPHERS!

Barkha Kishnani – KG

Barkha Kishnani has choreographed the Kindergarten Grade for ICS. Barkha
Kishnani has been part of ICS for over a decade. She has served as a

committee member and has been a past president, too. Music, dance and
theater are her passions, while she also enjoys spending time with her loving
husband, daughters, and puppy. Barkha is a realtor by day and an artist by

night. She loves her dance babies and is excited to watch them on stage!

Ruchira Banerjee
– Assistant

Choreographer for
Kindergarten

Rubina Nagarkatti –
1st Grade

Bollywood, Folk and Fusion dance classes for cultural events

and competition as well for all age groups.

Also choreography for any special occasions and parties.

Our motto:

"DANCE FIRST THINK LATER"

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Trupti Kotian – 2nd Grade

Trupti Kotian has choreographed the 2nd Grade group for ICS. We
all have a dancer among us, just we need to explore it. Rhythm
Dancers is doing exactly this since 6 years. Till now over 60 free
spirits of all age groups have being shaped by its founder Trupti

kotian with immense Passion and dedication. Armed with various
styles like Bollyhop, contemporary, jazz etc. they make sure to make

u dance, like no one is watching

2nd Grade Assistants
Choreographers:

Tina Joshi and Juhi
Joshi

Pooja Adur – 3rd Grade

Pooja Adur has co-choreographed the 3rd Grade group for ICS.
Pooja has always had a passion for dancing. She has been in ICS
since she was seven years old as a dancer, and when she was in
10th grade she started choreographing her little sisters group.
After living for 2 years in Long Island, she's back in Jersey and is

so excited to be working with her adorable 2nd graders!

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Thakurdai Naraine – 3rd Grade

Thakurdai has co-choreographed the 3rd Grade group for ICS. She has
always had a passion for dancing and working with children. She has
taken ballroom dance classes for 3 years and was part of a dance company
for 2 years. She is currently attending school to become a math teacher.

She is always up for any opportunity or work with children.

Latika Jethani – 4Th Grade

Latika Jethani has chorepgraphed the 4th Grade dance group for ICS. She is
the founder and director of Dheem TaNa Dance Academy. She is a versatile
Kathak dancer. Latika has been conferred with numerous participating and

achievement awards for her excellence and outstanding performances.

Benz – 5B

Benz has choreographed the 5th Grade group B for ICS and is the founder of
B2Z Dance School. B2ZDance School teaches Zumba,

Bollywood/Tollywood/Kollywood classes give them an opportunity to learn
dance express themselves creatively and perform on stage. Classes are

available for children (4 to 6 Years), Juniors ( 7 to 11 Years) and adults ( 12
Years on wards). Zumba ( Basic) for Adults and kids

Savitha Anand – 5A

Savitha Anand has choreographed 5th Grade Group A dance for ICS. Savitha
was born and raised in Bangalore, India and currently lives in New Jersey. Savitha
completed her Business Management Degree from Bangalore University, India. She is

the owner and director of Split Soul Dance Station, North Brunswick, NJ.
For 11 years, she has trained dancers of all levels in Bollywood, Freestyle, Semi
Classical, Belly, Zumba and Salsa. Her dance training began at a young age and over
the past years she has studied from such notable dancers as Sneha (Salsa), Meher

Mallik (Belly) etc. Savitha is a member of Zing (Zumba Certified Instructor).
She has participated and choreographed for various cultural events in the past few

years. Her choreography has won accolades throughout India and USA.

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Bina Shah – 6th Grade

Bina ji has choreographed the 6th Grade group for ICS. She is the
founder and director of Prerna School of Dance. An accomplished

dancer and dedicated dance teacher, her school won many
competitions such as Fogana, Naya Andaz, FIA.

Naina Goel – 7th Grade

Passion, dedication, caring and commitment are words defining Naina.
She developed love of this beautiful form of life, called dance since the
age of 4 years. She got trained under well-known professionals like the

master Saroj Khan Ji, and other famous Bollywood
choreographers. After completing her Bachelors in Science from
Rutgers University, Naina decided to give up mainstream profession
and take her passion as a profession. She started her own dance family
known as “Dance4Ever”. Dance4Ever operates in several locations in
central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. They specialize in
Bollywood form of dance, conducting group and private classes from 4
years kids to adults. Dance4Ever also runs boot camps for special

events like marriages, sweet sixteen, cultural events etc.

Saloni Arora -
Assistant

choreographer for
7th grade

Amit Shah – 8th Grade

Amit Shah has co-choreographed the 8th grade dance for ICS. He is
the Founder and Creative Director of AATMA Performing Arts. He
is also the Creator and Director of Mystic India: The World Tour.
Amit’s work has received tremendous accolades with the media
worldwide (notably with The New York Times, The Star Ledger,
FOX, NBC, HBO, as well as several international news
outlets. Amit has also worked on live shows with Priyanka Chopra
and assisted in choreography on Bollywood film sets with Deepika
Padukone, John Abraham, Genelia D’Souza and Shahrukh Khan’s
production house, Red Chillies Entertainment. Most recently, his
choreography can be seen on the new Netflix series Brown Nation.

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Sapna Advani – 8th Grade

Sapna Advani has co-choreographed the 8th Grade dance group for
ICS. She is the Assistant Creative Director of AATMA Performing
Arts along with being a lead dancer and dance captain for the
internationally touring production, Mystic India: the World
Tour. Sapna has trained in various styles such as ballet, contemporary,
commercial jazz, hip-hop, street jazz, Bharatanatyam and Bollywood.
She has since studied under numerous teachers, most notably at the
Martha Graham School of Dance and the Broadway Dance Center.
Sapna has also had the privilege of taking workshops and intensives
under renowned instructors such as Terrence Lewis, Saroj Khan and
Laurie Ann Gibson.

Ridhi Parmar – 9th and 10th

Grade

Ridhi is a senior at Rutgers University and has been dancing for 15
years. She started off her dancing career by studying bharatnatyam under her

guru Smt Sudha Shekhar Devulapali at the age of 5 until the age of 14. She
then joined Aatma Performing Arts and continued to learn bharatnatyam
along with other styles of dance under renown choreographers like Amit

Shah, Kruti Shah, Rohit Gijare and Melvin Verghuese. As a senior in
highschool she was also apart of ICS as a dancer. When Ridhi began college

she joined the Rutgers University Bhangra team and eventually became
captain leading her team to 3 first place victories and the collegiate bhangra
national championship, Bhangra Blowout. Though she found a passion for
bhangra, Ridhi continued to pursue her love for other dance forms by join
Daksha Dance Troupe and becoming apart of their executive board. Ridhi is
beyond thrilled to be apart of ICS again but as a choreographer and a teacher

this time around.

Vritika Thadani-
Assistant

choreographer for
9th grade

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Kruti Shah – 11th Grade

Kruti Shah has choreographed the 10th Grade dance group for ICS. She captured
the attention of audiences and artists across the globe as a top-10 finalist on
Hrithik Roshan’s reality series, Just Dance, aired on Star Plus in 2011. Kruti
Shah has also fueled her creative ingenuity behind AATMA Performing Arts
and Mystic India: The World Tour. With Mystic India, she toured the world as a
Principal Dancer, Choreographer and Assistant Director. Kruti is thrilled to
announce, she is launching her own company! Sanskruti - A true reflection of
her commitment to innovation and her unmatched East-meets-West
artistry. Sanskruti aims to train its students in the performing arts emphasizing a
powerful artistic expression, which lies between Indian heritage and American
experiences. Currently, Sanskruti will be offering dance classes, workshops and
multiple performance opportunities in Matawan and Edison, New Jersey.

Puja Daga – 12th Grade

Puja Daga has choreographed the 12th Grade group for ICS.They
say “Dancing is the primitive expression alike of religion and love.”

When I dance, my body seems unaware of my surroundings. It
seems to be concerned only with itself and the release of its deepest
emotions. So it brings me immense pleasure when I am able to instill
the same emotions onto others. I started dancing when I was three
and to this day, it is a therapy like no other. Working with my 12th
graders has been an amazing experience and I hope my students feel

the same way.

Rachana Patel - Adults

Matru Dance Academy is dedicated to promote and preserve various
Indian dance arts in USA. Students of Matru Dance Academy participated

in many competitions and have won numerous awards.

The founder & artistic director of Matru dance academy, Rachana Patel
evinced a keen interest in classical dance from her early childhood and
began her training in Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi and singing is her other
areas of interest. She also holds certifications in VISHARAD (B.A.) on

Bharatnatyam from Bhartiya Gandharva Maha Vidyalaya
(University). Neither an Electrical Engineering degree nor running a
Software Company didn’t stop her dancing pursuit. Her zeal for dancing
helps her to find enough time in her otherwise busy schedule to teach
students and help them know and practice the age-old Indian traditional
dance form.She wishes her students and all dance students the very best in

their life.

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