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Abstract:
Dancing and everything that's live - singing, skits, storytelling - people things are very big
in India. Such "people things" are "big" not only in India, as one second generation Indo-
Canadian from Vancouver suggested, but dancing, singing, and performing are also integral
aspects of life for many Indians in Vancouver, and across Canada (Buchignani et al. 1985:
193-94). One need only look through an Indian family's photo album or collection of video
tapes for evidence of the pervasiveness of dance. Choreographing, teaching, organizing, and
watching, as well as dancing, are all a part of this experience. These activities occur in
connection with home parties, weddings, and other social dances; festivals and celebrations;
cultural shows, dance performances, and, more recently, competitions.
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