CHOREOGRAPHY SOCIETY

From weeks of practice sessions and workout routines to changing colors of the spotlight; From crossfading the music to editing catchy online and offline promos and posters; From running around the college hall and green corridor, switching costumes and tying up the messy hair to fixing that one prop for the 99th time; From getting nervous in the backstage to finally setting the stage on fire, we desire and work to carry on the legacy.
And in-between all this, we develop a bond, and we become a family. Through the hardships of it all, we have got each other’s backs to perform our collective best.

The Choreography Society is the performing arts society of the college, and is a space not only for trained and non-trained dancers, but also for students who are interested in the diverse verticals of the society. The society is an inclusive space where even non-dancers can participate by engaging in vertical-oriented activities like ‘Production’ that includes make-up, decor work, and stage designing, ‘Technical’ that includes sounds and lights work, and ‘Publicity’ that is multimedia and social-media oriented. The finance-sponsorship, administration, and public relations-oriented council positions ensure the smoothness of organizing of events at all levels and from all aspects.

We appreciate a symbiotic way of training and learning and involve ourselves in a variety of events broadening our spectrum of zeal and zest. The perfect blend of Western and Indian dance forms is a trademark of the society’s culture and we give students a platform to evince their passionate and high-spirited performances.

Go Choreo!

You may reach us on our social media handles as given:

Email-ID: choreosoc@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/choreosoc
Instagram: @choreo_soc

Council of Academic Year 2023-24

Third Year Members

• PRESIDENT: Serena Denny [B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry] – serenadenny2003@gmail.com
• VICE PRESIDENTS:

1.Rishika Theresa Thomas [B.Sc. Programme] – rtheresathomas@gmail.com

2.KA Joseph Philip Neri [B. Sc. (Hons.) Physics] – josephphilipneri@gmail.com

• GENERAL SECRETARY: Divya Mariyam Biju [B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry] – divyamariyam12@gmail.com
• INDIAN HEAD: Tess Santhosh [B. Sc. (Hons.) Physics] – tesssanthosh540@gmail.com
• WESTERN HEAD: Sharrel Dennis [B.Sc. Programme] – sharrel.dennis@gmail.com
• EXTERNAL HEAD (Thematic Choreography – Inception): Evelyn Marie [B.Sc.(Hons.) Chemistry] – evelynmarie6402@gmail.com
• EXTERNAL HEAD (Western – STE:REO): Maria Jacob [B.A. (Hons.) Mathematics] – kynadijacob@gmail.com
• PRODUCTION HEAD: Alisha Tookey [B.A. (Hons.) History] – atookey08@gmail.com
• TECHNICAL HEAD: Loraine Joseph [B.A. (Hons.) English] – lorraine.joseph1974@gmail.com
• PUBLICITY HEAD: Diya Susan Thalakkavil [B.A. Programme] – diya.susan11@gmail.com

Second Year Members

• TREASURER: Chetan Ashish Bhengra [B.A.(Hons.) History] – chetanbhengra@gmail.com
• PUBLIC RELATIONS HEAD: Aanya Kumar [B.A. (Hons.) Economics] – aanyakumar04@gmail.com
• PUBLICITY IN-CHARGE: Ankit Kumar [B.A. Programme] – ankit26kumar28@gmail.com
• TECHNICAL IN-CHARGE: Anna KB [B.Sc. (Hons.) Chemistry] – annakb555@gmail.com

Events

Orientation: The Choreography Society kicked off the academic year with an engaging orientation session. Council members warmly welcomed the first-year students and introduced them to the diverse verticals and productions of the society. They emphasized the inclusivity of the space, ensuring that it wasn’t just for dancers but open to all. The event took a lighthearted turn with fun games like the hook step challenge, which not only broke the ice but also made everyone feel right at home.

Launch Production: The anticipation reached its peak as the Choreography Society presented their first production of the academic year-the Launch Production named ‘Aarambh’.The show featured captivating performances from the society’s four verticals: Indian and Western, representing internal teams, and Inception and Stereo, showcasing external talents. The event was a resounding success as the college hall’s capacity was completely filled, with an enthusiastic and supportive audience cheering for each act. It was a testament to the society’s dedication and talent, leaving a memorable mark on the academic year.

As for our future events, we have these major events coming up:

GARBA NIGHT: The choreography society is hosting a vibrant Garba night. This event promises an enchanting fusion of garba and dandiya dances, accompanied by lively DJ music. It’s not just entertainment; it’s a culturally significant and enjoyable experience. Attendees will even have the opportunity to learn the basic steps to join in the fun.

INTRA-RAQS: The Intra-college dance competition for students from all years and courses, who will be competing In four different categories – KALA (Indian Solo), NATANA (Indian Duo), ARDOUR (Western Solo), and DUENDE (Western Duo). This is part of the annual flagship event of The Choreography Society.

INTER- RAQS: The inter-college dance competition where dance teams from different colleges across DU and outside participate. It is a two day event with different category of performances. It includes WESTERN team dance competition,  INDIAN team dance competition, WESTERN SOLO and INDIAN SOLO.

WORKSHOPS: The society is offering dance workshops, catering to everyone from non-dancers to aspiring professionals. These sessions aim to introduce dance as a joyful and relaxing exercise. Whether you’re a complete amateur or have dreams of becoming a professional dancer, these workshops will help you embrace the art of dance.

ANNUAL PRODUCTION: The last production that wraps up the academic year. This production consists of a storyline that is either original or is an adaptation of an already existing movie, musical, or story. The choreography is made around this storyline, and all the verticals come together to visualize it on stage.

Society Activity Report 2023-24

The Choreography Society

 “ORIENTATION 2023”

Date:   24^th August 2023

No. of participants : 70
Brief description of the event

The Choreography Society, a vibrant community of dance enthusiasts, welcomed the freshers of 2023 with great enthusiasm and energy during the Orientation 2023 held on August 24th, 2023, at SCR Lawns. The event kicked off with an electrifying atmosphere as the venue was filled with freshers and existing members, dressed in the theme of the day, Black and White. The council members of The Choreography Society extended a warm welcome to the incoming students and introduced themselves, setting the event’s vibrant tone.

The freshers were introduced to the different verticals and teams of the society – Ste:reo, Inception, Indian, western, administration, public relations, publicity, production, sponsorship and tech teams. The highlight of the event was the organized games, among which was the ‘Hook Step Challenge,’ where participants had to mimic the dance moves of the song being played. If they couldn’t match the step, they were eliminated. Another fun game was ‘pass the parcel’ where whoever got the parcel had to showcase their dance moves. This exposure sparked enthusiasm among the freshers, inspiring them to explore their passion for dance within the vibrant community of The Choreography Society.

The event concluded with a dance jam leaving a trail of smiles and a shared enthusiasm for dance, setting the stage for a year filled with creativity, talent, and enduring friendships within the society.

Society Activity Report 2023-24

The Choreography Society

 Launch Production 2023 “AARAMBH”

Date:   22^th September 2023

No. of participants : 39

No. of audience: 300-500
Brief description of the event

The Choreography Society held its launch production – AARAMBH on September 22nd at 4:30 PM in the college hall. The event was a full house, featuring captivating performances by different verticals of the society.

The Indian team, under the leadership of Tess Santhosh, presented a mesmerizing fusion of Bharatnatyam and Kathak, performing to songs such as “O Re Piya”, “Thillana” and a remix of “Despacito’’ They were donned in black tops and pajamas and golden dupatta for Bharatanatyam and white kurti for kathak  paired with jhumkas. Their graceful postures and classical movements left the audience spellbound.

The Western team, led by Sharrel Dennis, showcased their talents with energetic hip-hop routines, featuring songs like “I Like It,” “Boss Bitch,” “Shoong,” “River,” and “Move Your Body.” They rocked oversized t-shirts and beige lowers, followed by striking all-black outfits.

STEREO, an external dance team, delivered an electrifying performance to various remixes and original songs like “Baby One More Time,” “Finesse Remix,” “Gasolina” and “Power.” They donned white tops, black lowers, and eye-catching red makeup.

Inception, another external dance team specializing in contemporary dance, led by Evelyn, exhibited flawless synchronization in their performance to songs like “Dusk Till Dawn”,”premikkumbol”, “You are the reason” and “Heeriye.” They wore maroon tops and flowing white lowers, adding to the elegance of their act.

In the end the whole team, both dancers and non-dancers which included the offstage volunteers, joined the stage and altogether did an electrifying finale dance.

The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks by the Staff Advisor, Ms. Rajni Gupta, and the thanking note by President, Serena Denny, marking its success and leaving a lasting impression on the audience.

Participant list

Indian

Western

Stereo
 

Inception