300 participate in dance competition

Jalandhar, July 24

The stage was set on fire by the dance performances of finalists of Jalandhar Dancing Star Season 3 — a dance competition organised by CT Group of Institutions at CT Group of Institutions on Saturday.

As many as 300 contestants from Chandigarh, Jammu, Bathinda, Sangrur, Ludhiana, Gurugram and New Delhi gave the online auditions. As total of 60 contestants competed in the finale of the event, under three different categories which are 6-12 years, 12-18 years and above 18 years. The competition was adjudged by renowned personalities namely Rajan Aujla, international Bhangra performer Shubhjeet Kaur, gold medalist in Indian Classical and Folk Dance Mehak Munjal and winner of Dhee Punjab Di (2009) Gurmeet Kaur Mahal.

The winners of the 6-12 years category were Nirvahan (first), Guranav (second) and Harjai Singh (third). Consolation prizes for the same category were won by Reva and Manavjot Singh. The winners of the 12-18 years were Suraj (first), Ishreet Kaur (second) and Gloria (third). Consolation prizes for the same category were won by Aditya and Harsimer Kaur. In the above 18 category, the first prize was bagged by Shiva, second by Simarjeet, and Akash stood third. The consolation prizes in the same category were bagged by Varun and Jagtaar.

Rajan Aujla, one of the judges, said, “It was a wonderful event in which participants performed extremely well. It became so confusing for us to select the top three winners of each category.”

Manbir Singh, Managing Director, CT Group said, “I congratulate all winners and rest of the participants who made this event a grand success today. I thank the chief guest and judges for sparing their time and giving a fair judgment.”

On the occasion, Parminder Kaur Channi, Co-Chairperson, CT Group, Harpreet Singh, Vice-Chairman, and Davinder Singh, Deputy Dean Student Welfare, were also present. —TNS