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A dance formation at Choreo Nite, Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

In the background, the Choreo Nite banner on the Open Air Theatre (OAT) stage is visible. The dancers have made a formation centering one dancer. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: themed dances and non-themed dances. It is possible that this performance may have been a themed dance. Choreo Nite was conducted on 23 January, 2005. The proceeds from Choreo Nite that year went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, according to the Annual Report of 2004-2005. This edition of Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January, 2005.

A group performs during Choreo Nite at Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

Choreo Nite has 2 types of dances: themed and non-themed, called Theme and Non-Theme. The dance team in the photograph appears to be performing a themed dance, making use of a specific backdrop for their performance. In the photograph, the dancers are in a choreographed formation. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which occurred on 26 December. Choreo…

A dance performance during Choreo Nite, Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

In this photograph, a college team performs dance during Choreo Nite at Saarang, 2005. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. It is unclear which of the two this performance is. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami…

A Music event participant at Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

In this photograph, a participant is seen playing the guitar. This event may have been one of the solo music events that took place during Saarang. There were also group events in Light Music and Western Music. After a preliminary round, selected participants would have a final round where winners would be chosen. All these events, till date, take place across different venues on campus. In 2005, Saarang was held from 21 to 26 January.

A dance formation at Choreo Nite, Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

In this photograph, a college team makes a formation in the shape of a ‘V’ during their dance performance. This event was part of Choreo Nite at Saarang, held on 23 January 2005. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. This performance may have been a non-themed one. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from…

A dance performance during Choreo Nite, Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

In this image, two dancers perform a dance step as dancers in the background perform a different step. This photograph is of a dance performance by a college dance team during Choreo Nite. Part of Saarang, Choreo Nite is a competition in which dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went towards the relief fund for the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami which…

A close-up shot of a dancer mid-step during Choreo Nite, Saarang 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

This photograph was taken on 23 January 2005 during Choreo Nite. It has captured a dancer in the middle of a dance step. The photograph captured motion and thus manages to show movement in this still image. Choreo Nite has two types of competitions: there are themed dances and non-themed dances. During Choreo Nite, dance teams from various colleges in India compete against each other. Proceeds from Choreo Nite usually go to a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) or a charity. During the 2005 edition of Saarang, during which this photograph was taken, the proceeds from Choreo Nite went…

Judges of a Saarang event, 2005

Photographs , Cultural Events, Student Activities , 2000s

This photograph appears to be that of 3 judges at a Saarang event. In 2005, Saarang was conducted from 21 to 26 January. A large number of events and competitions were conducted during Saarang in 2005. They included events in Music, Dance, Quiz, Debate, Fine Arts; and events like Antakshari, Extempore, Radio Play, Crossie, Semi Classical Vocals, Potpourri, Creative Writing (Play Writing) and Informals, according to that year’s schedule of events.