Dhwani

NGO Details :

Name : DHWANI

Chief Functionary : Vaswati Misra

Chairman : Vaswati Misra

Secretary : Sutappa Ray

Treasurer : Daniel Freddy

Promoter Name 1 : G Chakrabarti

Promoter Name 2 : Susmita Roy

Promoter Name 3 : Deepanjali Bedi

Promoter Name 4 : Rupa Jha

Umbrella/Parent Organization : Dhwani

First Registration Details :

Unique Id of VO/NGO : DL/2010/0025748

Registered With : Registrar of Societies

Type of NGO : Society

Registration No : S-15049

City of Registration : New Delhi

State of Registration : Delhi

Date of Registration : 19-11-1984

FCRA details :

FCRA Registration no. : 231660798

Sector/ Key Issues :

Key Issues : Art & Culture, Children, Education & Literacy, Urban Development & Poverty Alleviation

Operational Area-States :

Delhi

Details of Achievements :

Major Activities/Achievements : Dhwani founded in 1984 , seeks to preserve and promote the performing and fine arts traditions of India by organising choreographed dance, theatrical and musical performances of the highest calibre. Over the years Dhwani has built a reputation for collaborating with a diverse profile of artists and performers – from indigenous and folk artists to children from challenging backgrounds, from the greatest maestros, writers and actors of our times to young debutants – many of whom have been nurtured into accomplished performers in their own right. Dhwani is empanelled with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, the Ministry of Culture and CID UNESCO. For the last Six years Dhwani runs Zaroorat (free School) – a performing arts school for lesser privileged children in Delhi. It is the only academic school for under privileged children in New Delhi that follows the : art in education” approach. Major Productions : Traditiona : l Chaturang(1986), Khayal(1988),Thumri(1990) Mahadev(1994), Nayika(1998), Taal Chakra(1999),Forsythia(2001), Rare Rhythms(2001), Tarana(2000), Ullhaas(2003) Literature Based : Aasoo(1985), Kaun Hai(1986), Urmila(1997), Kanupriya(1997), Ram Ki Shakti Pooja(1998), Asthaavastha(1999), Jeevan(2003), Hero In Shades(2005). Contemporary : Upekshita(1982), Udgam (1986), Purushaarth(1990), Bali(1992), Aavaahini(1992) , The Last Leaf(1994). Awareness Based : Vasundhara(2002) , Beyond Boundaries(2003), Yat Pinde Tat Brahmande(2005), Garvita (2007), Swatah (2008), The Mirag (2008), Potli (2009). For Children : Shyam Chhavi(1987), Ram Kaavya(1993), Tathaagat(1999), Kabir(2000), Umang (2000), Malgudi Days(2002),Pinocchio (2005), Kaa Gati (2004), Ganesh (2006), Awadh (2006) , Jesus (2006), Sadak Ke Us Paar (2007). For Special Children :Udaan(1998) For Underprivileged Children : Aakhir Kyun(1999). Republic Day : Mukhauta Vichitraa (1993), Directed Republic Day Folk Dance Festival (1999). Major Performances : India : Ministry of Science & Technology, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Rural Development, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment,Ministry of Women & Child, ONGC,OIL, IndianOil,ITDC, RailTel etc. Meerut University, Kalka Bindadin Mahotsav ,Khajuraho Festival, SNA Golden Jubilee Celebration, Baba Alauddin Khan Samaroh, Qutub Mahotsav, Chakradhar Mahotsav, Orchha Mahotsav, Kathak Mahotsav, Pandit Durga Lal Memorial Festival,Lucknow Mahotsav,Nishagandhi Festival, Champaner Mahotsav,Basant Utsav, International Sufi Mahotsav, Abroad :Cerventino Dance Festival, Mexico (1984),Festival of India, Moscow, (1988) American Dance Festival (ADF),USA (1989) USA Dance Tour (1991),Indo-Japan Festival South Africa Dance Tour, European Dance Tour (1995 & 1996), Bangladesh Dance Tour (2000), Latin America Dance Tour (2003), Nueva Festival (2003), Kathak at the Crossroads Festival, San Fransisco (2006), Damini House Of Works, Norway (2006),Bacchan’s Centenary & Bhavan’s 60th Year Celebration At Lincon Centre, NY (2007), Jeonju Festival, South Korea (2007), Cracovia International Festival, Poland (2008). Europe Tour (2009), Canada Tour (2009).

Contact Details :

Address : Dhwani, I – 1637, Chittaranjan Park, New Delhi – 110 019, [codepeople-post-map]

City : New Delhi

State : Delhi

Telephone : 011-40529517

Mobile No : 9810064697

E-mail : v.misra@dhwanigroup.org

Website Url : http://dhwanidanceandmusic.org

Fax : 011-40529517