United Through Dance is a charity event hosted by SAP, (Student Achievement Project) a class at SILC (School Of Indian Language And Culture).
SAP is a group of high school students from Minnesota who are interested in developing leadership skills and helping charitable organizations. The objective of “United Through Dance” is to raise funds for the Gurukulam school in Kovalam (www.trustchildren.org), India which is run by the Trust Children Organization. Gurukulam provides underprivileged children with free meals and education in order to support their growth and development.
United Through Dance is a show that includes performances from various cultures such as Irish, Indian, African and many more. Snacks catered from India Palace will be provided during intermission.
In the event you are unable to make it to the event, please consider donating as much as you can through this ticketing site itself. To make the dreams of these economically poor children come true, Gurukulam needs your support. Donations of any amount will go a long way in bringing smiles on Gurukulam children. Donations from residents of India, USA, Canada, and UK are tax exempt.
You can also mail a check payable To: SILC, 2843-Colfax Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
- Started in 2004 with 34 students and 2 teachers and 2 staff members, Presently grown to 200 students, from LKG to grade VIII, with 20 teachers and 6 staff members
- Will grow by 25 students every year to have Std XII by 2016
- All students from the economically underprivileged background with their parents earning less than Rs 3000/-pm(approx US $ 2 per day)
- FREE education in English medium
- FREE wholesome Lunch and morning milk everyday
- FREE training in Karate, Meditation,Tai Chi Yoga and extra-curricular activities for overall development of the child
- "How to Live" Moral classes and "Story Telling" classes
Our goal is to organize a culturally diverse performance that incorporates a variety of group dances and donate 100% of all proceeds to the students of Gurukulam.
