Glenbard North high school has India Night

BY A STAFF WRITER

CAROL STREAM (IL) — Glenbard North High School’s Indian Student Association (ISA) hosted its seventh annual India Night.

The show, one of the largest high school cultural shows in all of Illinois, was held at Glenbard North High School on February 27 and 28.

The theme for India Night 2015 was “A Suitable Ladka” which told the story of a mother trying to find the right boy for her daughter to marry. A palpable tension was present throughout the script as tradition and modernity clashed.

In the end, however, a beautiful love story emerged that demonstrated that you don’t have to choose one over the other.

The show included singing, dancing, acting and a fashion show. Dances included garba, Bollywood modern, Bollywood fFilmi, Bollywood oldies, Teacher’s Dance, Boy’s Dance, fusion, Bharatanatyam/Kathak, Bhangra, Raas, and the Final Dance.

“ISA not only brings students together, it brings people together. It creates a community of support that exceeds a two night show and it teaches students pride and the confidence to challenge things they originally thought impossible.” said Allyson Feierberg.

“Most people think the Glenbard North India Night show limits its members to the dancing they do on stage. But the true outcome isn’t just the unique cultural show the audience gets to witness; rather, it is the sense of responsibility, dedication, and leadership that each member develops.” said Vivek Patel.

“I joined ISA as a medium to make friends and get involved in the school. After 4-5 months of being part of this wonderful organization, I didn’t make friends, but found myself a new family. ISA is an organization that unifies all different groups of students into a canopy of beautiful Indian culture. ISA helped me to break away from the shell I was concealing myself in, and carved me into a better individual.” said Shrey Maheshwari.