Dancing Diwali with Creative Latin Dance Academy
Dressed in resplendent traditional Indian costumes, students of Creative Latin Dance Academy (CLDA) put up an impressive Bollywood-style stage dance performance to entertain family and close friends in conjunction with Deepavali, the Festival of Lights.
The Deepavali party, presented by Ipoh-based CLDA, was well supported by parents of the students and guests, who came dressed to the nines according to the theme of the event.
I have been invited to several dinner dances hosted by CLDA over the past couple of years and have literally seen these children grow up.
I honestly think that their dancing skills, led by academy founder-cum-principal CL Tan, have improved delightfully.
These young students took just a few weeks to rehearse for Dancing Diwali and they did really well with no missteps. The highlight of the evening was when CL Tan took to the stage with a Latin dance, partnering Filipino choreographer, Darwen Talentino.
The evening of light, music and dance was full of energy that even parents let their hair down by taking over the dance floor, despite not attending dance lessons.
Dancing Diwali was more exciting when a lucky draw was conducted and some of the guests walked away with prizes that included set lunch vouchers redeemable at Potpourri House Café and gift hampers.
The event continued into the night, as all were invited to join in a fun dance. Well, after all, it’s the weekend!
CLDA is located at Taman Pengkalan Puteri (Ipoh) and was established in August 2014. CL Tan began teaching about six years ago after learning Latin dances for more than ten years.
Well-versed in Latin dances, CL Tan teaches Latin dance, Ballroom dance, Social dance and Dance fitness.
Besides conducting classes for children, juniors, adults and seniors, she also holds private lessons for competitions and performances, as well as dance for events and functions.
Event: Dancing Diwali with Creative Latin Dance Academy (CLDA)
Venue: Potpourri House Café, Ipoh
Date: 20th Oct, 2017
Time: from 7pm
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I love these types of event! Fun and music and just pure talent on stage. But your remark on how some of them are already grown up from starting as a child was really heartwarming! Goes to show that this academy is truly inspiring to nurture these children into young adults and able to keep their talent alive!
wow, some of their dresses are so sexy :O ..
looks like a nice event though, one to celebrate a festival :), wish i was there
i always love to see those diwali dance. they dance very well.
A latin Indian combo? Now thats refreshingly new. Love such collaborations and what better time than Diwali!
Wah,,,very happening..I like diwali dance.
Diwali is a really special event! This one looks like fun!
Wau~~ What a awesome event!! Love the look of wearing sari~~
For a moment, I felt that the event was organised in India. Amazing work.
This is so happening and we just had A Diwali BBQ yesterday night.
This looks fun! Everyone gets to wear pretty outfit as well.
this must be so much fun.. love their saris and all…
Marvellous dancing. They are awesome and skillful in dance. Congrats to all the performers.
Looks like it was a very interesting event. I love the fact that you get to know more about other cultures ❤️❤️
Beautiful outfits for the dancers wish I was there to witness it myself.
This looks like it was an amazing Diwali celebration! I love all the beautiful costumes – I wish I had celebrated this year. Dance is a perfect way to honor this beautiful Indian festival of lights!
I want their dresses! Because the fabrics are very luscious and looks expensive 🙂
Glad you have a wonderful Diwali!
Wow Latin-Indian ey, a good combo coz the moves are similar the whole body movement. Lovely event, so much energy and colour.
wow it’s definitely an entertaining show because I like music, dancing and singing and I’m even active dancing for stage performance in the past