INDIA 1
This year’s India 1 dance is lead by Ayoni Sarkar and Ananya Devraj.
Since India has such diverse cultures, while inclusivity remains a core value of UWC, we want to be able to showcase and highlight the different cultures in North, South, East, and West India to show India in all its glory. The South and East regions are often overlooked in performances and do not share the same representation as the other two regions. We want to show that all regions are equally important by creating a piece that takes the audience on a journey around India by exploring genres of dance from each of these regions. All of these regions have very distinct art forms, such as Dandiya, Bhangra, traditional folk dances and more. This relates to the 50th-anniversary theme as UWC recognizes the diversity of the world and within countries themselves, and Mahindra UWC India continues to be a place where people of all cultures, especially Indian cultures, unite.
Quick Quiz: Where is the UWC Mahindra College located?
UWC Mahindra College is located in a 170-acre biodiversity reserve in the Western Ghats, a mountain range that runs parallel to the western coast of the Indian peninsula. The villages in the adjoining valley provide abundant opportunities for learning and community engagement. The city of Pune is 30 km away and offers many options for weekend day trips for both resources and leisure. Find out more about MUWCI here!
DANCERS

Ayoni Sarkar
Dance Leader

Ananya Devraj
Dance Leader

Akerke Imanzhanova
Dancer

Aryan Menon
Dancer

Nimit Mehta
Dancer

Alessia Galli Zugaro
Dancer

Ashley Chanmugam
Dancer

Srishti
Dancer

Amolika Thapliyal
Dancer

Kenzie Clews
Dancer

Trisha Chakraborty
Dancer

Anoushka Aggarwal
Dancer

Lily Ikholi Allen
Dancer

Varun Shivakumar
Dancer

Zoya Sharma
Dancer



