Thaalam 2014

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–       André Malraux

We’re back!!! Yes, that’s right! We’re back to see if you’re ready to rise up to the challenge once again! The Arts and Culture Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) will be hosting its third Annual Thaalam dance competition in March 2014!!! The Arts and Culture Council of CTYA strives to create an environment for youth that is inspiring and conducive of self-expression through the arts and culture. Among its key objectives are the improvement, re-orientation and expansion of programs that promote the arts and Tamil culture to Canadian Tamil youth and the broader Canadian community.

Dance is an integral part of art, as it is a form in which individuals are able to express themselves through movement. In essence, it captivates the viewers and commonly depicts a story without words. Individuals or groups of dancers unite and create a trance that allures people together and is often complimented by music and costume. In an attempt to showcase the power of dance, Thaalam was held in the past and was proven to be a successful event.

Thaalam is a Tamil dance competition in which students from various schools come together and compete. Thaalam works to preserve the Tamil identity as the Tamil language, culture, and history is being represented and strengthened. Through Thaalam, Tamil dancers have a venue to display their talent and passion for dance.

Thaalam 2014 will bring exciting opportunities for our youth.  As requested from the dancers, there will be a total cash prize of $5,000 for the winners.  Thaalam will also introduce “Nerukku Ner”, A Dance Battle in order to provide more opportunities for our youth to showcase their talents.  More details on Nerukku Ner will be announced soon. 

We are proud to announce that Thaalam will be taking place on March 22nd 2014 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre’s John Bassett Theatre. The Arts and Culture Council of CTYA is currently accepting teams who would like to participate in this much anticipated dance competition. Teams that are interested must confirm their participation by November 10, 2013.

We are also looking forward to working with talented and dedicated youth who are enthusiastic in helping coordinate Thaalam 2014.  If you would like to participate and/or volunteer for the Thaalam dance competition please contact CTYA’s Arts and Culture Council at arts.culture@ctya.org or 647-470-CTYA(2892). Let’s work together and make another memorable event!

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