Nourish, Inspire and Empower: Sumit Khetan
Sumit Khetan Entertainment Co. founded by Sumit Khetan embarked his creative journey as a passionate dancer. His fervor for melodious movements metamorphosed into choreography and today, he stands as an accomplished creator of magic, the Artistic Director who personifies storytelling in the form of caper and frolic.
“Power is gained by sharing knowledge not hoarding it” Sumit believes in this motto and that’s when he thinks of starting Dance Education program under his company. He started this program in 2016 where the company took auditions from different cities in India for under privileged kids to give them an equal chance where they can pursue their dreams in dance with correct guidance by professionals in the industry. They nourish them with the practical training of International dance forms like Ballet, Contemporary and Hip-Hop which enlighten them that how technique is important for dancing.
They get free accommodation by the company itself where they are living in a dormitory setup under CCTV surveillance for the discipline and the security of the kids. The company not only focusing on dance but they are also providing basics like English speaking classes, personality development, etiquettes which inspire them evolve as an individual which ultimately give them a sense of confidence to work as a professional.
When asked Sumit about the criteria to select students for this program he said “It’s a 360 degree training for them and we are only looking for kids who are willing to learn and definitely who are above 18 as this is a very big responsibility for us because their parents trust us and send their kids so now here in Mumbai we are their guardian and we all are staying here like a family, there are many kids from Dance Education Program are now working with me as a professionals in shoots, Live performances, weddings and stage shows.”
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