ABOUT    CLUB
















“They call it dance, we call it life”


We believe that every individual has the right to articulate. There is no better form of expression than the art of dance. The dance club aims at instilling a sense of positivity in our lives.


GOALS

  • To engage students in the collaborative process of team work.

  • To strengthen students’ creative skills in live performances.

  • To engage in critical studies and the history of various dance forms, theater and performance with rigor and curiosity.

  • To create unique and challenging and diverse live performances and share them with the community outside the college.

  • To provide a platform for the students to further develop their dance skills.


OBJECTIVES

  • To motivate students to involve in all the activities that happen in the college.

  • To showcase their talents.

  • Demonstration of nuanced understanding of collaboration in the creative process through leadership, participation and reflection.

  • The application of a variety of value systems, ascetics and approaches to a performance.

  • Highlight inclusive communities through dance.

  • To develop communication skills, interpersonal skills, team work and leadership among students.


OUTCOMES

The NHCE Dance Club, also known as EXTANTUS, has consistently excelled in various dance competitions, showcasing their talent and dedication. In 2017, they emerged as winners at events like Gopalan Engineering College Blaze, NHCE Sargam, and ICAT Design and Media College Miraki, while also securing top positions such as runners-up at PES College Maaya and in various categories at NHCE Sargam. The club continued its success in 2022-2023, winning the NHCE Inter-Collegiate Cultural Fest and securing second place at prestigious events like the IIT Bombay International Mega Festival and the National Dance Championship. Additionally, they won first place in the Dance Battle at NHC Inter-Collegiate Fest and earned accolades at NHCE Sargam. Their participation in prominent events in 2024, such as Jain University Lasya, Jyoti Nivas College Scintillation, and Krupanidhi Element 7, further demonstrates their commitment to maintaining a presence in the competitive dance circuit. These achievements highlight the club’s ongoing excellence and its reputation as a powerhouse in the dance community.