Diwali Dhamaka 2023
In-person
William R Swartzel Performing Arts Center
8916 Fontainebleau Terrace, Cincinnati, OH, USA
28 October 2023
(
04:30 pm
- 09:00 pm
)
(EDT)
Hello Cincinnati! Diwali, Karvachauth shopping!!
Get your Henna done by pros. Chudiya, Bindiya, Dupatta.... Outfits... and more!!!
Diwali Dhamaka 2023 is here!
Welcome our food partner, Biriyani Pot.
Get ready to shop, buy delicious food, and dance till you drop.
Diwali is a time to celebrate life and relationships and bring light into the lives of all you meet.
Celebrated in South Asia and South East Asia, different names know it, but the sentiment is the same -celebrating the success of good over evil.
PARTICIPANTS: We invite local talent to audition for this event. Selected participants will get the opportunity to perform. Click here to submit your audition form.
PLEASE PAY AFTER CONFIRMATION OF SELECTION. REGISTRATION IS NOT REFUNDABLE
SPONSORS: We invite sponsors to support us in our collaborative journey. To register as a Sponsor and to know more about the benefits, please click here.
NON-FOOD VENDORS: We invite vendors to set up booths at the prestigious event venue. Click here to learn more and register. FOOD VENDORS ARE CLOSED.
PARTICIPANTS: We invite local talent to audition for this event. Selected participants will get the opportunity to perform. Click here to submit your audition form.
PLEASE PAY AFTER CONFIRMATION OF SELECTION. REGISTRATION IS NOT REFUNDABLE
SPONSORS: We invite sponsors to support us in our collaborative journey. To register as a Sponsor and to know more about the benefits, please click here.
NON-FOOD VENDORS: We invite vendors to set up booths at the prestigious event venue. Click here to learn more and register. FOOD VENDORS ARE CLOSED.
Please note:
- The participant fee is $15/person. PLEASE PAY AFTER CONFIRMATION OF SELECTION. REGISTRATION IS NOT REFUNDABLE
- When you submit the participation form, the choreographer can pay for the group.
- The event is free to attend as an audience.
- There will be a raffle at the event. Please stay tuned for more details.
Submission of the form does not guarantee selection for performance.
Critical criteria for selection:
- Group performance of five or more
- An appropriate costume with proper coverage,
- The Google link is provided to upload the music
- https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1bApeo0zLRwuON_p4rKp6hxOFpdoFmOtB
- Length of track 3-4minutes
- The track should be family-friendly, with no obscene or hurtful language or message,
- The track needs to be submitted by Oct 20.
- Label track by Group Contact Name/Medley/Bollywood/Semiclassical.
Organized by
Smita Srivatsava
BizSquads
(Organization)
An Event Management Company headed by her husband Ambreesh and her, Smita is the director of Satrangi School of Fusion, which has churned out many local Bollywood teachers in Greater Cincinnati. An accomplished leader, she has leaned her expertise into programs that brought new experiences to our city. Instrumental in bringing the Z-TV regional dance competition, Dance USA Dance, most recently Co-State Director for the Pagent Show Miss| Mrs| Teen India Ohio, a strong advocate for women's empowerment, she is a strong collaborator and cultural ambassador.
Geeta Bhati
VGRL Performer Corp.
(Organization)
Professional choreographer, Event organizer, VGLR Indian dresses and boutique owner, and official choreographer for Miss/Mrs/Teen India Ohio
Rekha Nair
Diya Entertainment
(Organization)
Rekha Nair, State Director for Miss India Ohio, and a successful women entrepreneur. She is the owner of Reign By Rekha clothing brand, which aims to bring a fusion collection of Indian clothing in an affordable range. She also organizes South Asian Wedding Show Columbus, which has been a huge success.
Anupama Mirle
Nrityaarapana School Of Indian Classical Dance
(Organization)
Anupa is trained in Bharatanatyam (MFA) and Odissi (Prayag Sangeet Parishad Diploma) with an MS in Chemistry and MBA and established in 2004, NSPA, a non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing and honing the talents of over 300 students in classical dance. It has brought Indian arts to more than 50,000 people in different parts of the country. NSPA's mission is to bring extraordinary experiences to the ordinary, and through their two platforms, Indian Rhythms and World Dance Cincinnati, they give back to the local community through the power of the arts.
Gallery
Raffle (per ticket)
This is optional for those who want to purchase a raffle ticket. Prizes will be unveiled at/close to the event.
US$ 2.00
Free-Audience Only
Free Event for the Community. To enter into the raffle, please buy raffle tickets separately.
Free
Participant fee (per person)
https://www.vibrnz.com/registrations/diwali-dhamaka-2023-auditions
Please fill this form before you make the payment. This is a participation fee per person. We encourage the choreographer/group leader to collect payment from participants and make the total payment by choosing number of participants in your group, Thank you
This fee will need to be paid upon approval of the track.
The fee is nonrefundable.
US$ 15.00
Vendor Booth (Diwali Karvachauth Shopping)
Please note that this payment is a placeholder as we have limited spots for Vendors.
The fee will only be refunded if we cannot accommodate your booth for any reason,
The processing fees are nonrefundable. IMPORTANT: LICENSE NEEDED FOR FOOD VENDORS ONLY.
US$ 70.00
Sponsor-Silver
This is a critical level of sponsorship. We recognize that and will create a digital image of all the sponsors at this level and recognize them by displaying their logos/names in the lobby/Vendor area.
US$ 150.00
Sponsor-Media
Thank you for your sponsorship. There are only three Media sponsors. Please provide a banner with grommets that can be displayed in the Lobby/Vendor area.
US$ 1000.00
Sponsor-Platinum
Thank you for your sponsorship. There are only five Platinum sponsors. Please provide an 11x17/18x24 poster that can be displayed in the Lobby/Vendor area.
US$ 500.00
Sponsor-Gold
Thank you for your sponsorship. There are ten Gold sponsors. Please provide an 8x11 poster that can be displayed in the Lobby/Vendor area.
US$ 250.00
Sponsor-Presenting
Thank you for your sponsorship. There is only one presenting sponsor. Please be sure to provide a banner with grommets that can displayed on the stage.
US$ 1500.00
Event Volunteer (High School and College Student)
Thank you for registering to volunteer.
As a high school volunteer, you will receive 4 hours of community service credit for 'Diwali Dhamaka 2023'. There are two slots where help is needed. Please let us know what you prefer, but we may ask for a particular time slot, given the need of the day.
Slot 1: 2:30 pm-6:30 pm. Slot 2: 5 pm-9 pm.
Food will be provided for the volunteers.
Thank you
Free
FAQs
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at diwalidhamakacincy@gmail.com
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Raffle Ticket
- The person with the raffle ticket must be physically in the auditorium to claim the prize.
- Raffle money is nonrefundable.
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Participant Fee
- Payment can be made after approval of the item
- Fee is nonrefundable
- Receipt of the fee completes the participation confirmation and registration of the item.
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Vendor Booth
- The payment ensures holding your place.
- You will receive an email/other form of communication to confirm and complete the registration process.
- Liability Insurance:
- Each vendor is responsible for their own insurance as required for their business.
- The host, organizer, and venue are exempt from any responsibility.
- Each participant is liable for their safety.
- Each volunteer is liable for their safety.
Shifali Rouse
Realtor
lakshya Arora
New York Life
Prafulla Kumar
Realtor