NAACHO, Princeton's first Indian dance ensemble, tops the list of not-to-be-missed campus dance acts. Their spring show this weekend, Rangeela: Colors of India, will showcase a variety of traditional and contemporary Indian dance styles, including Bollywood, provincial folk pieces, bhangra and classical forms.
"This year's show is going to be unique because it's the most diverse program in years," NAACHO dancer Anuj Nadadur '07 said.
The question you might ask is, why attend a NAACHO show? Why not get reacquainted with that old friend, television? Then again, the NCAA tournament is over and weekend TV generally sucks. What about catching up on some of those physics problem sets? It's not too late to drop a class. Why not hit the sack a little early and catch up on some sleep? But, hey, sleep is overrated.
Jason Wang '07 attended the fall NAACHO show and had only praise for the performance. "It's about as eclectic and engaging a dance presentation as there is to be found anywhere," he said. "The phenomenon known only as NAACHO simply dazzles the eye and illuminates the mind. It left me in awe."
Thus, the obvious thing to do on Thursday or Friday night at 8 p.m., or even Saturday night at 6 and 9 p.m., is attend the NAACHO show. Moreover, a portion of the proceeds will go to Tsunami Relief Efforts. So by going to the show you will not only experience the finest dancing Princeton has to offer, but give something back to the world as well.
While the spectacular dance routines are all rooted in the Indian dance tradition, NAACHO welcomes students from all backgrounds to take part. This unique dance troupe has grown so popular that auditions recently replaced sign-ups to keep the number of dancers at a reasonable number.
What is the appeal of this NAACHO thing? Maybe it's the girls. Currently, the females in the group outnumber the males 20 to 14, and for a guy, that's not too bad at all. Joining could enhance one's dance skills and make one more confident on those Saturday nights out gallivanting about the street. Or maybe it's about joining a group. You know the type from high school: obsessed with extracurriculars, not necessarily excelling in one but part of many. Maybe that's it. But maybe, just maybe, it's about something more.
NAACHO isn't just about dancing. It's also about Indian culture and being social and interacting with other students of different backgrounds.
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