"Window on the World"
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In this project, some aspects of Indian culture are presented to interested
groups. The presentation is usually through the medium of dance, supplemented
by photos, slides and artifacts, with explanations given orally and
through written material.
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The two groups that have beem commonly
served by such presentations are schools and old-ages homes.
Apart from an interest in the art of Indian dance, these presentations
have evoked discussions on a wide range of topics, including gods
and godesses, forms of salutations, dot on the forehead (bindi),
costumes, languages, festivals, etc. |
The presentations usually last about an hour and, to-date, have always
been very popular, as much with the young as with the old.
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"On behalf of the students
of the staff of the McGill Summer School for Gifted and Talented
Students, I must thank you for the presentation your dancers made
to the classes here.
It was beautifully and sensitively done. Our students were deeply
impressed by what they saw and gained an understanding and respect
for a tradition largely unknown to them.
I hope we can enlighten another group of students next year."
Michael Thomas
Principal
McGill Summer School for Gifted and Talented Students
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"The presentation
concluded with a slide presentation depicting Indian dress and environment.
The students really appreciated it mainly due to the fact that recently
(sic) projects on 'International Day' as well as reading units on
different countries including India were fresh on their minds. |
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These short presentations are well worthwhile, the reason being
that, a greater understanding and appreciation of the many cultures
in Montreal could be instilled and nurtured in our young citizens.
We would welcome other programs similar to this one in our school."
Catherine Barrowcliffe
Teacher, Level 5
Transfiguration of our Lord School |
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"We truly enjoyed
the wonderful dance performance your students presented and found
the background information very informative.
We appreciate the time and careful researching of interesting facts
for our students to learn about the Indian culture."
Elizabeth Findlay
Grade 5/6 teacher
Keith School |
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"I enjoyed watching you
dance. I really want to learn to dance like you. The eye and head
movement was really outrageous. The slides were nice. Your costume
was gorgeous. I learned a lot about India and their (sic) cultural
dances. I really want to visit India. It sound (sic) really fun
and exciting. I'll never forget the hand signs we were taught.
Please come again."
Nadine Pomilio
Student |
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"I really enjoyed the dances
they were very interesting especially the storys (sic) and having
the people act them out. I also want to thank your students for
coming and show us (sic) the dances. How long did it take you to
teach your student (sic) to dance like that? Will you send your
students to our school again?"
Jordan
Hickdy
Student |
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"Your act was really fantastic.
I couldn't take my eyes off the dancer because she was very good.
I liked the way you taught us how to do the signs for the story.
The slides really made me know more about the cultures of India.
I think the play was the best."
Anthony
Pazienza
Student |
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