Jhankaar 2026 Finals and Mega Finals held on 15 Oct brought together talented young dancers from schools across Singapore for a celebration of dance, creativity and artistic expression. The competition showcased impressive performances across solo and group categories, highlighting the dedication, confidence and teamwork of young performers.

Following closely contested quarter-final and semi-final rounds, the finalists competed in two shows covering the Sub-junior, Junior, Sub-senior and Senior divisions. Participants demonstrated their versatility through classical and freestyle dance performances, impressing audiences with their choreography, synchronisation, stage presence and artistic expression.

Three outstanding performers emerged as the Mega Final winners of Jhankaar 2026. Sainndhavi Karthikeyan from Dimensions International College claimed the Junior Mega Final title, while GIIS SMART Campus students Shreyanshi Pradhan and Litsa Shree Kalavakunta secured the Sub-senior and Senior Mega Final titles, respectively.

GIIS students also delivered a strong performance across the competition, securing 10 gold awards across 11 categories, alongside several silver, bronze and special performance awards.

In the Sub-junior division, Amyra Agarwal won gold in Solo Freestyle, while the GIIS team Desi Divas secured the top position in Group Freestyle. In the Junior division, Isabel Deepu claimed gold in Solo Classical, while Dancing Dazzlers emerged victorious in Group Freestyle. Sainndhavi Karthikeyan from Dimensions International College won gold in Junior Solo Freestyle.

The Sub-senior categories saw GIIS students Shreyanshi Pradhan and Rehaan Arora secure gold in Solo Classical and Solo Freestyle, respectively, while D&S Crew claimed the Group Freestyle title.

In the Senior division, Litsa Shree Kalavakunta won gold in Solo Classical, Sharon Selah Immanuel secured gold in Solo Freestyle, and the GIIS team Menaséis took the top honours in Group Freestyle. Menaséis also received the Most Entertaining Group Performance award.

Special recognition was given to performers who impressed audiences through their creativity, expression and stage presence. Students and teams representing NPS International School, KKIS, Boon Lay Garden Primary School, MOE Kindergarten and other participating schools also earned awards across the various categories, reflecting the breadth of young dance talent in Singapore.

Established in 2010, Jhankaar has grown into a platform for young dancers across Singapore to showcase their abilities, develop confidence and gain valuable performance experience. Over the years, the GIIS hosted competition has continued to encourage artistic expression, healthy competition and cultural appreciation among students from diverse backgrounds.

Beyond the awards, the competition celebrated the perseverance, collaboration and passion of every participating dancer, reinforcing GIIS’s commitment to nurturing talent and holistic development through the performing arts.

Jhankaar 2026 Results