Mumbai, 26th July, 2024: LEAD Group, India’s leading School Edtech company, has announced its latest Masterclass series that will bring both traditional and contemporary dance forms to school students across the country. Launched in collaboration with SIFF Young Artiste, LEAD Group’s 2024 Masterclass will introduce students to three iconic dance forms that celebrate India’s cultural heritage: the energetic Bhangra, the graceful Kathak and the dynamic Freestyle. LEAD’s Masterclass provides unique experiences, exposure, and learning opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to students in India’s small towns.
LEAD’s Masterclasses will be conducted by notable dance maestros: Anushka Chandak, esteemed holder of the “Nritya Alankaar” title, embodying the timeless elegance of Kathak; Deepak Devrani, “Indian Hiphop champion”, infusing modern energy into bhangra music and Sneha Kapoor, “The Indian Salsa Princess,” bridging Eastern and Western dance traditions.
Through these masterclasses, students across LEAD-powered schools will embark on a transformative journey, aligning with the National Education Policy’s vision of holistic education.By integrating dance into the curriculum, students will develop critical 21st-century skills such as communication, collaboration, and creativity. This approach not only fosters new avenues of self-expression but also helps students realize their true potential in a well-rounded, engaging, and enriching educational experience.
Commenting on this Partnership with LEAD Group Kavita Iyer, Founder, SIFF said, “At SIFF, we believe in the transformative power of education and the arts. Our partnership with LEAD Group for the upcoming Dance Masterclass series helps us extend our mission of “One day every individual will receive an excellent education in their chosen art form”.Through these masterclasses, focusing on diverse dance forms like Freestyle, Bhangra, and Kathak, we aim to inspire creativity and self-expression among students. We are excited to see the positive impact these sessions will have on the students.”
With a base of over 18 crore and 13 lakh active learners, SIFF Young Artiste offers high quality learning through video tutorials, live classes, workshops, learning material and accreditation; curated by highly accomplished teachers, open and affordable to all.
Sumeet Mehta, Co-founder and CEO, LEAD Group said, “Performing arts are essential for the holistic development of a child, providing a creative outlet for self-expression. LEAD’s Masterclass series on dance forms aims to fill this gap and help students become more confident in expressing themselves. The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) also stresses the importance of integrating arts into the education process to build real-life skills and a strong cultural identity in children. Aligned with this vision, we are thrilled to collaborate with the dance maestros from SIFF, enabling our students to explore these creative and cultural dance forms while gaining valuable exposure and skills.”
LEAD’s Masterclass is India’s first initiative to provide a holistic learning experience to 5 million school students in small towns, by giving them an opportunity to learn directly from experts and celebrities. LEAD’s Masterclass series ensures that students learn critical life skills from this exposure.
Previous Masterclass sessions have been led by celebrities such as badminton ace Saina Nehwal, tennis champion Sania Mirza, legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, actor-director R Madhavan, tennis legend Leander paes and popular author & speaker Chetan Bhagat.