Around 70 students took part in GIIS Jhankar, an inter-school dance competition and 10 students took part in GIIS Idol, a solo singing competition on Saturday, 8th November 2014 at GIIS Noida. With an aim to excel in the arena of performing arts, Children enthralled the audience with their well-choreographed dance sequences and provided thorough entertainment with their graceful and energetic moves.

The competition was hosted by the GIIS Noida campus. The objective of this inter-campus competition was to make each child’s stay and interaction a memorable one. The meet started with a short ice-breaker session and an evening party complete with Dhol beats and swaying music. It was great to see the students of all India campuses mingling with a great feeling of camaraderie.

A wide range of folk dances including Rajasthani, Gujrathi, Chattishgarhi were presented by GIIS Ahmedabad, Indore, Bangalore, Surat & Noida. The stage was set on fire by the colourful and energetic performances and the use of numerous props which enchanted the audience compelling them to cheer and applaud.

Well-known vocalists and danseuse judged the finals. Disciples of Pandit Birju Maharaj, Mrs. Mahua Shankar - Kathak exponent and artist of international repute, Pandit Pulkit Mishra & Mrs. Anandita Dhawan a Sangeet Visharad and Kathak exponent, judged GIIS Jhankar. Pandit Govind Saraswati, Mrs. Meera Gairola, Mrs. Sonali Dixit and Ms. Dhawan judged the GIIS Idol competition. The event was anchored by students of GIIS Noida.

Mr.Rajeev Katyal, the Country Director congratulated each team and praised their coaches. He informed that this is the first step to future completions to be held at Campuses in Singapore, Malaysia & japan. Present on the occasion was Ms. Sunita Jaisingh, National Academic Head. Ms. Vaishali Borde, National Head for Co-scholastics said, "This event has definitely livened up the atmosphere and achieved its aim of developing a bond amongst their schools across various geographies. Students have performed exceptionally well and I feel all the performances were praiseworthy.”

The day ended with a prize -distribution ceremony and judges awarded trophies to students for solo singing as well as group-dance performances. The results were as follows.

The Rolling Trophy for Jhankar went to Noida & for Idol went to Indore.