Saturday 27 / April / 2024
Oman is a land filled with talent, right from the villages in the country’s interior to the more happening town of Muscat. All they require is a platform where their talent can be showcased. It isn’t about one person making Oman proud, but how Oman’s collective talent can be showcased and its talented people can make the Sultanate proud.
Talent Hunters Oman has been promoting and pushing local and expat talent in the country and abroad to give every individual the exposure he or she deserves. After creating singing sensations and stars in the field of music, they are also moving towards encouraging dancers across Oman to show the nation what they’ve got.
At its 4th international dance festival scheduled in March, dancers from various academies pursuing different dance forms including hip hop, break dance, bachata, folk dance, and other traditional and international dance forms, will present their talent. Talent Hunters Oman’s journey to promote dance started back in 2009 with the Dance Muscat Dance event, followed by the Khafeef International Dance Festival in 2012 and 2014.
The teams include:
Sri Lankan Cultural Dance Group: With the aim of introducing and spreading the beauty of the Sri Lankan dance form, this group began with 5 kids in 2009 and eventually grew in numbers and strength.
Kings United Institute of Performing Arts: This Indian dance group, comprising certified instructors teaching different dance forms, has evolved into a professional group, choreographing dance shows in India, Oman, and the USA.
Angels Dance Group: Training kids of various age groups in dance forms such as Bharatnatyam, contemporary, and Bollywood, the group has been participating and performing in various events across Muscat.
Delicious Dance Academy: It is a renowned music and performing arts group that started in 2012 and grew tremendously in no time to 4 branches and more than 400 students. It has a well-trained faculty and instructors.
Rajesh Master Dance Group: This 12-year-old institute, run by a well-known choreographer and his wife, is affiliated to the Film Dancers and Choreography Union. It has been grooming students and taking them to various competitions in Oman and abroad.
Spellbound Dance Crew: This versatile dance crew is trained in western dance forms, including Dance, Hip Hop, Jazz, Freestyle as well as Bollywood. With experienced instructors who’ve assisted and choreographed for albums, award shows and even movies, they add to the competition in the event.
D’Smarties: Run by two passionate girls, the institute coaches budding young dancers to pursue their hobby and passion and spread joy through their talent. Their motto in life is Live, Love and Dance.
White Roses Dance, Music, and Fine Arts Institute: In the last 5 years, the institute has trained and motivated more than 500 dancers to follow their passion. The crew has been involved in many films and stage shows in India and Oman.
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