NAZAAKAT – THE INDIAN DANCE SOCIETY, Gargi College

Teacher Convener: Dr. Niyati Singh (Department of chemistry)

The post holders for the session 2026-27 are:

Union Advisor- Vaishali Singh, B.Sc Mathematics Hons. 4th year
President- Sanvi Pokhriyal, B.Sc Mathematics Hons. 3rd year

Vice President- Naina Malik, BA Psychology Hons. 3rd year

Treasurer- Aayushi Chowdhary, BA Political Hons. 2nd year

A society that fancies dance as an art form that captivates the sight of the beholder, mesmerizes their soul, and keeps them enchanted is The Indian Dance Society of Gargi College - NAZAAKAT.  The name itself resonates with the glory of their unity in diversity themed Indian culture. Consisting of dancers that believe in propelling themselves forward, Nazaakat excels in exhibiting the essence of classical and folk dances across India. We challenge ourselves to explore new folk forms like Raunpa-Jhumur (West Bengal), Bhavai (Rajasthan), Bihu (Assam), Garba (Gujarat), Chhau (Odisha) and many more.

Committed to promoting artistic excellence, Nazaakat creates opportunities for students to learn, perform, and grow while encouraging meaningful engagement with India's diverse dance traditions across the college community. Its Flagship productions, Karagattam (Folk Production) and Vishwaroop (Classical Production), showcase the richness and diversity of Indian dance forms. The society has also represented Gargi College on prestigious platforms through performances such Rajasthan Ki Jhankaar at IIT Roorkee securing 3rd position, along with presentations at NSS and Tedx events . By preserving traditional art forms and providing students with opportunities for artistic expression and holistic development, Nazaakat continues to inspire excellence while promoting India's cultural legacy within and beyond the college.

 

The group achievements of the year 2025-26 are as follows :

• First position at Hindu College
• First position at Kalindi College
• First position at Kamala Nehru College
• First position at Zakir Husain Delhi College(Evening)
• First position at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar College
• Second position at Deshbandhu College
• Second position at Sri Venkateswara College
• Second position at Acharya Narendra Dev College
• Second position at Ramanujan College
• Second position at Daulat Ram College
• Second position at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Evening College
• Third position at IIT Roorkee’s Thomso Festival
• Third position at Dyal Singh College
• Third position at Swami Shraddhanand College
• Third position at Sri Aurobindo College
• Special mention at Shyama Prasad Mukherji College
• Special mention Mata Sundri College

  The solo achievements of the year 2025-26 include :

• Vaishali Singh secured first positions in solo folk dance competitions at Maitreyi College, Sri Venkateswara College, Shaheed Bhagat Singh college, Okhlan by the Faculty of Arts and Swami Shraddhanand College, and second position at Janki Devi Memorial College and; third position at PGDAV College.
• Oishee secured first position in the Inter-College Dance Competition organised by the Cultural Council, University of Delhi.
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• Himsikha secured first position at Bharati College and third position at Ramjas College.
• Kenisha Tandwalia secured third position in the solo category at IIT ROORKEE’S THOMSO FESTIVAL.
• Kenisha Tandwalia and Khushi Bhatt secured third position in the duet category IIT ROORKEE’S THOMSO FESTIVAL.

 

• Union Advisor : Vaishali Singh : B. Sc. Maths (Hons.)
• President : Sanvi Pokhriyal : B. Sc. Maths (Hons.)
• Vice-President : Naina Mailk : BA Applied Psychology (Hons.)
• Treasurer : Aayushi Chowdhary : BA Political Science (Hons.)

Nazaakat - The Indian Dance Society’s Folk

Annual Production for the year 2025-26 Karagattam , the folk form of Tamil Nadu and classcial production with theme of ' Vishwaroop' as well as one more 'Rajasthan Ki Jhankaar'

Annual Production for the year 2024-25 Teratali, the folk form Rajasthan

Production for the year 2023-24 Jogathi Nruthya- The folk form of Northern Karnataka

Mayurbhanj Chhau - The Annual Production for the year of 2022-23
 

 

Nazaakat-The Indian dance Society

Under Office Bearers 2025-26 

Teacher convenor - Dr. Niyati Singh

President - Vaishali Singh 

Vice-President (Classical) - Brishti Datta

Vice-President (Folk)- Tannu

Treasurer - Gaurangi Joshi

 

During the academic term, Nazaakat organised Nritya Pravah, a five-day dance workshop featuring Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Sattriya, Odissi, Bhangra, and Rajasthani Folk, including Chari and Ghoomar. Conducted by student trainers, the workshop concluded with a valedictory ceremony graced by Padma Shri Smt. Geeta Chandran. As well as at the last day of workshop conducted a Intra-college solo folk and classical dance competition.

NAZAAKAT, the Indian Dance Society of Gargi college, has actively organised two Inter college competitions under Reverie'26.

1. ‘Lasya’, a Solo Classical Dance Competition, saw participation of numerous participants from different colleges.
2. ‘Dhanak’, The Indian Group Folk Dance Competition, got an active participation of 10 teams from various colleges.