Ms. Lavina Vishwanath Pai Bir has secured First Place in Bharatanatyam at the International Indian Art Festival (IIAF) held in Vietnam. Her remarkable achievement highlights her deep dedication to the art form and brings immense pride to the Siddhakala Dance Institute, her Guru Jhaanvi Bondre, and the Pai Bir and Kenkre families.
Remona Evette Pereira, a final-year BA student from St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), danced her way into history by performing Bharatanatyam continuously for 170 hours over seven days — a feat officially recognised by the Golden Book of World Records.
Spoorti Vaman Shanbhag from Panjim, a student of renowned dance guru Varada Bedekar, has won the gold medal in the above-19 age category at the 5th Mount Everest International Music & Dance Championships 2025 held in Nepal. Her graceful performance brought pride to Goa and India on the global stage.
