This story is from November 2, 2014

Nashik choreographer duo to take part in Malaysian retreat festival

City-based choreographers and dance teachers Sachin Shinde and Mayur Vaidya will be representing India at the Malaysian government's three-day cultural programme Malaysia Urban Retreat Festival - Murfest - beginning from November 7.
Nashik choreographer duo to take part in Malaysian retreat festival
NASHIK: City-based choreographers and dance teachers Sachin Shinde and Mayur Vaidya will be representing India at the Malaysian government's three-day cultural programme Malaysia Urban Retreat Festival - Murfest - beginning from November 7.
The Malaysian government has invited artistes from various fields throughout the world to train participants at the three-day workshop to promote cultural exchange.
This is the first year of the festival that will include performances in yoga, dance and music from all over the world.
"Teachers from across the world will be taking part in the festival and will teaching their art forms to the participants. Music bands from different parts of the world will also be performing at the fest. The Malaysian government invited us participate in the programme after they conducted a survey with the help of some Indians in Malaysia, who we had taught earlier. They observed our classes, attended our workshop and then recommended our names to the Malaysian authorities," said Sachin.
The duo had got the invitation three months back but was waiting for all the formalities and clearances to get over before announcing the news. The teachers and the participants will be camping for three days and the entire expense of the trip will be borne by the Malaysian government.
"We will be teaching Indian dances, right from old Bollywood style to dance forms like hip hop, salsa, and bachata in new Bollywood style, to the students. We will also incorporate some garba and bhangra dance moves, adhering to the Bollywood style," said an excited Sachin. The three-day workshop will go on continuously for 24 hours and the duo will be taking classes separately.
All the important political leaders and bureaucrats will be present for the final-day programme.
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