2024-2025
SARGAM FEST
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Sargam is a vibrant and culturally rich fest that serves as a grand stage for showcasing talent, fostering camaraderie, and celebrating the diversity of traditions. This year, the fest embraces the theme “Bharat”, paying homage to the essence of India—its unity in diversity, rich heritage, and timeless traditions.
Highlights of Sargam with the Theme “Bharat”
- Cultural Extravaganza:
A melange of classical and folk dance performances, traditional music, and art forms from every corner of the nation, reflecting the incredible cultural tapestry of India. - Heritage Exhibits:
Interactive stalls featuring regional crafts, cuisines, and traditional attire, offering a sensory journey through the heart of India. - Competitions and Events:
- Thematic dance and music contests centered on India’s diverse traditions.
- Debates and quiz competitions exploring Indian history, literature, and culture.
- Creative workshops on Indian art forms such as Madhubani, Warli, and Kalamkari.
- Gastronomic Delights:
A food court offering delicacies from every state, celebrating the culinary diversity of Bharat. - Unity Parade:
A grand parade featuring participants dressed in traditional attire from across the states, symbolizing India’s unity and pride in its diversity. - Closing Ceremony:
A musical fusion event bringing together Indian classical and contemporary artists, ending with a pledge to uphold the spirit of Bharat.Sargam 2024, with the theme “Bharat,” is not just a fest but a heartfelt tribute to the nation’s soul. It invites everyone to experience and cherish the beauty of India’s cultural ethos, making it a memorable celebration of unity, art, and heritage.
DANCE OF INDIA
Dance of India: A Journey Through Diverse Rhythms
The Dance of India is a spectacular showcase of the country’s rich and diverse dance traditions, reflecting its vibrant culture and history. Each performance highlights the unique essence of a specific dance form, offering a mesmerizing journey through India’s artistic heritage.Dance of India is not just a performance but a celebration of the country’s soul, offering a glimpse into its cultural depth and artistic brilliance. Each dance form tells a story, connects with history, and resonates with the timeless spirit of India. NHCE was placed in 3rd for Dances of India by showcasing yakshagana dance form.
MEGA EVENT (THEME : INDIAN DYNASTY)
The Mega Event: Legacy of Indian Dynasties
The Mega Event with the theme “Indian Dynasties” is a grand celebration of India’s regal past, showcasing the rich history, culture, and contributions of its illustrious dynasties. This event transports the audience through the pages of history, bringing to life the stories of rulers, empires, and the golden eras that shaped the Indian subcontinent. NHCE won 1st place being the Champions of Mega event. NHCE portrayed The Shivaji Dynasty, more accurately referred to as the Maratha Empire, was founded by the legendary Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in the 17th century. Known for its military prowess, administrative brilliance, and cultural patronage, this dynasty played a pivotal role in resisting foreign domination and preserving India’s indigenous identity.
STREETS (HIP- HOP)
This electrifying performance of NHCE merges the raw energy of street hip-hop with the futuristic theme of Artificial Intelligence (AI), creating a dynamic spectacle that bridges the gap between human creativity and technological innovation. The dance unfolds as a futuristic narrative where the performers embody the relationship between humans and AI—starting with curiosity, collaboration, and evolution, culminating in a harmonious fusion of the two worlds.
CONTEMPORARY
A performance by NHCE inspired by the theme “Metamorphosis”, this contemporary dance production captures the essence of transformation and evolution, both physical and emotional. Through fluid movements, emotive storytelling, and dynamic stagecraft, the performance delves into the cycles of change, growth, and renewal that define the human experience. NHCE got placed 2nd for contemporary for the beautiful showcase of evolution from catepillar to butterfly theme.
The dance explores metamorphosis as a universal phenomenon—transcending nature, personal growth, and societal evolution. Each act symbolizes a phase of transformation, portrayed through innovative choreography and evocative expression.
2024-25
SARGAM PROMOTION EVENT
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The Sargam Promotion Dance at Play Arena, performed by the talented students of New Horizon College of Engineering (NHCE), was a vibrant and energetic showcase that left audiences captivated. This event was organized as a part of the promotional activities for Sargam, NHCE’s annual cultural fest, and served as an engaging prelude to the grand celebrations. The dance was aimed at building excitement and spreading awareness about Sargam, one of the most anticipated cultural fests in the region. The theme reflected the ethos of creativity, unity, and youthful enthusiasm, aligning with the spirit of Sargam. The students encouraged the audience to participate, creating an atmosphere of excitement and inclusivity. The energy of the performers was contagious, drawing cheers and applause from onlookers.
2024-25
KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA
Kannada Rajyotsava, also known as Karnataka Formation Day, is celebrated on November 1st every year to commemorate the formation of the state of Karnataka. This day marks the unification of Kannada-speaking regions into a single state, which came into existence in 1956, following the linguistic reorganization of states in India . Kannada Rajyotsava celebrates the rich heritage, culture, and traditions of Karnataka.It highlights the language, literature, art, and history of the state, fostering pride among its people. NHCE students have showcased each state’s dance forms such as Kodava, Bharathanatyam, Huli dance etc.
2024-25
ARTIST REVEAL
Initially, the NHCE Dance Team performed a small flashmob to gain the crowds attention to reveal the SARGAM’s Artist reveal
We will be having Badsha in New Horizon college for the DJ night . We all know him through his famous album songs . He is an Indian singer, rapper, songwriter, music producer, and entrepreneur. He is also known for His unique blend of hip-hop, rap, and Bollywood tunes, Badshah is a cultural icon and household name. He’s known for his catchy hooks, relatable lyrics, and high-energy performances
2024-25
INDEPENDANCE DAY
2023-24
DANCE WORKSHOP
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It wasn’t just a workshop; it was a celebration of dance, creativity, and teamwork.
The workshop left everyone inspired and motivated, with many attendees expressing excitement to apply what they learned in future performances and competitions.
👏 A huge shoutout to Dilip for sharing his expertise and to the NHCE Dance Club for organizing such a fantastic event. Here’s to many more such memorable experiences!
2023
FOUNDER’S DAY
1. Welcome Dance
2. Invocation Dance
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3.Rasleela: a dance of divine enchantment
RASLEELA, the dance of passion. The joyful dance of Krishna Radha and the Gopis is a legend everyone knows about but this time we got the chance to witness it, all thanks to our students who brought this visionary to life. The sounds of the bracelets, anklets and bells of the gopis bring in the perfect harmony with the song. This dance had us all in awe of its beauty and grace, and not just us, even the Chairman and his family wholeheartedly caught in the moves.
NISARG 2023 – NEW HORIZON COLLEGE KASTURI NAGAR
VEMANOTHSAV 2023 – VEMANA INSTITUTE
OF TECHNOLOGY
REVELATIONS 2023
A cool summer fest with the theme fiesta euphorica came back for this years
revelations on 27th of May. The inaugaration was held in the NHCE
auditorium which started with lighting of the lamp and then followed by an
energetic invocation dance performed by the NHCE Dance team. We also performed a theme dance as the theme suggests Fiesta Euphorica which was filled with happiness and fun.
Indian Classical solo dance was one such dance event that was conducted by the dance club in which the participants had to dance a classical form but for western or bollywood music. It was a mixed fusion of performances which was different and challenging.
AMAR SHAEED HEMU KALANI’S
BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE
On the birthday of the freedom fighter, Amar Shaheed Hemu Kalani there was a cultural event on 23rd March for which we paid tribute to him. The NHCE Dance club performed executed the main important part of his life story through dance. This act consisted of the hardships faced by Hemu Kalani in the Indian freedom struggle.
WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION
As we celebrate Womens day on March 9th we the members of NHCE Dance team performed an auspicious invocation dance on a lord Ganesha song and we also performed a contemporary dance about Women Empowerment.
This dance had a sequence with blindfolds and a section with colourful moon lights depicting how women overcome their fears, attain self confidence, embrace equity and achieve their goals.
SCINTILLATIONS 2023 – JYOTI NIVAS COLLEGE
MAHADEVPURA KALA UTSAV
Mahadevpura Kala Utsav was held on 4th February in New Horizon College of Engineering by the RWA team on the account of Mr. Arvind Limbavali’s birthday. Many teams of dance schools and colleges across bangalore took part in this event and we, the NHCE Dance team performed Brindavani thillana. The event ended with a dance drama depicting the story of Sri Rama Hanumantha which was beautifully depicted and executed.
UDAAN
Udaan is an entrepreneurship event hosted by MBA department of NHCE. The chief guest for this event was Mr.Tejasvi Surya. This event was held on January 9th.The
Dance Club performed an invocation dance and a contemporary dance depicting
self confidence, will power and wings to fly. The winners of Udaan were awarded
and the end of the event. Our team performed beautifully for the event.
Kannada Rajyotsava
Kannada Rajyotsava is also known as the Karnataka formation day is celebrated throughout the month on November. This month induces pride and joy amongst the people of Karnataka and onsets the season of celebration in the state throughout the month. New Horizon College of
Engineering organized a day of celebration on 30th November for it’s students. The NHCE dance club increased the vigour of the event and enticed the crowd with their dance performance highlighting the festivities and importance of Kannada Rajyotsava in the state.
SARGAM fest
The 3-day extravaganza, a fest that turns all back, Sargam-The Rudra Factor was organised on 25th and 26th of November 2022. The main highlights of the fest were the dance events. The NHCE Dance Team performed an energetic flashmob to prepare the crowd for the fest of the year and reveal the theme – “SARGAM:THE RUDRA FACTOR”. The theme was a very vibrant and powerful one; colleges all over Bangalore took part in the fest, and put up a successful fest. Dance teams from New Horizon College of Engineering participated in all the four events of the fest and put up a great show.
The dance events of SARGAM ’22 are as follows:
1) Filmy/Bollywood Dance
Bollywood dance is a form of dance originating from Indian cinema. The style has gained international popularity and is featured in many Bollywood films, which often feature elaborate choreography. Our NHCE Dance team put up a great show in the event and enticed the crowd with their moves and expressions.
2) Contemporary Dance
Contemporary dance is a style of dance that draws on modern and postmodern dance techniques, combining elements of ballet and modern dance. NHCE Dance Team danced with utmost grace and charm, eventually standing as the 1st Runners up in the event.
3). Streets/ Hip hop Dance
HipHop is a range of street dance style primarily evolved as part of HipHop. It’s a form of street dance that began as a freestyle dance, that uses body movements to create rhythm while performing hip hop music. NHCE dance team again gave a nerve cracking clean and coordinated performance and bagged 2nd Runners Up in their tally.
4) MEGA EVENT- Tandav
Tandav also known as Tandava Natyam, is a divine dance performed by Hindu god Shiva. Shiva is depicted as dancing the Tandava in his form of Nataraja. The Natya Shastra, a Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts describes various aspects of the Tandava. In this theme based dance, NHCE Dance Team not just brought the 1st Runners Up trophy but also got a standing ovation from our Honorable Chairman Sir and bagged a massive appreciation gift inclusive of a sum of Rs. 2.5 Lacs.
DEEPOTSAVA
Diwali is an important festival in India and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. New Horizon College, celebrated Diwali with great cultural events for 4 consecutive days. To make the event more special, NHCE Dance Team preformed 3 different forms of dance to entertain the audience of the evening.
1) INVOCATION DANCE
“OM GAN GANPATHAYE NAMAH”
Invocation dance is a form of prayer and offering to the divine. Lord Ganesha is praised in the classical dance form performed by both NHCE & NHCM dancers in collaboration.
2)CULTURAL DANCE
Garba is a form of dance which originates from the state of Gujarat in India to honor the Hindu Deity of Divinity, “GODDESS DURGA”. It is performed during the nine-day Indian festival Navaratri. The NHCE Dance Team preformed a beautiful “Garba” dance emphasizing the ritual of dandiya on the ninth day of Navratri.
3) Dance + Drama Performance
The NHCE Dance Team in collaboration with NHCE Drama Team performed dance drama on the Mythological stories informing the youth the sole reasons of celebrating Diwali. There are two reasons behind celebrating Diwali, one is the story of King Rama’s return to Ayodhya after he defeated Ravana by lightning rows of clay lamps and other as the day that Lord
Krishna defeated the demon Narakasura and today it celebrated as Naraka
Chaturdashi.
GANESH CHATHURTHI
The NHCE Dance club started this academic year with a dance performance on Ganesh Chaturthi marking this as the truest of “shubh aarambhs” for the club. The festivities of Ganesh Chathurthi included a grand pooja and aarti followed by a spendid performance for Lord Ganesha by our students showcasing their devotion to the lord. This performance was praised by all and applause echoed across the stadium.
2021-22
DIWALI CELEBRATION
KANNADA RAJYOTSAVA
ALUMNI MEET
AUDITIONS
ALUMNI ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEET
NIRVIKALPA PROMOTION FLASHMOB
KRUPANIDHI INTER-COLLEGIATE COMPETITION
2020-21
JUNE-OON
ETHNIC DAY
INDEPENDENCE DAY
TEACHER’S DAY
2019-20
SARGAM
2017
DESI-BEATS
2016
SWITCH FOOT