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Bollywood Ball: Imprint Group Brings India Alive at a Gala-winning Fundraiser
Special Events Staff Feb 12, 2019

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Big cast
Photo by Dave Ingraham Photography

To bring the "Bollywood" theme alive, the event team recruited a professional cast of 30 entertainers coming from cultural groups around the U.S.

Cultural sensitivity
Photo by Dave Ingraham Photography

Imprint developed an event with the effervescent Bollywood style, mixing traditional Indian dance and music with a contemporary Western influence. Throughout the event, the team worked to ensure cultural sensitivity.

Five vignettes
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The production included five vignettes that told a Bollywood love story throughout the night. The first, taking place in the foyer, was transformed into an Indian festival at the local bazaar.

Performers come to life
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The foyer was inhabited by several female cast members on box displays, who came to life once attendees had congregated. The foyer also featured several different ambiance performers such as acro-yoga contortionists, snake charmers and foot jugglers.

Sword swallower
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A sword swallower shows his technique.

Procession starts
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Guests proceed to the ballroom.

Beautiful dancers
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Beautiful dancers lead the way.

Golden litter
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The procession includes a golden litter.

Beautiful ballroom
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The colorful ballroom.

Another view
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Another view of the ballroom.

Indian motifs
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Decor includes Indian motifs.

Guests enjoy the evening
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Guests enjoying the evening.

Let's dance
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The male ensemble performs a mash-up of Justin Bieber’s “I’m the One” and Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You.” 

Dancers delight
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Dancers delight guests.

The girls' turn
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The third vignette begins with the female cast performing to Britney Spears’ “Pretty Girls” and Beyonce's “Naughty Girl” acting as a playfully competitive force against the male cast.

Dramatic lighting
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Dramatic lighting enhances the mood.

Marriage proposal
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The program includes the classic ending to Bollywood films: true love ending in a wedding celebration.

Striking momentt
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A striking moment in the program.

Everyone on the dance floor
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Guests join the "wedding celebration" on the dance floor with the performers.

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