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Summary

The conversation is an interview with Mr. John Anthony, the founder of the India International Dance Congress (IIDC), one of the biggest dance congresses in India. He discusses the excitement of coming back after a long break and the impact of IIDC on the Latin dance community in India. He shares the vision behind IIDC, which was to provide a platform for dancers who couldn't afford to travel overseas to learn from international artists. He talks about the process of selecting and inviting artists and the positive impact they had on the dance community. He also discusses the evolution of the Latin dance scene in India and the challenges faced by IIDC, including competition, politics, and financial stress. John Anthony, the organizer of the International India Dance Congress (IIDC), discusses the challenges he faced in hosting the event and the importance of delivering a high-quality experience for participants. He addresses the criticism and negative publicity surrounding his debts, emphasizing that he incurred them to support the dance community and provide affordable opportunities for dancers in India. Despite the financial struggles, John remains committed to repaying his debts and continuing to host IIDC. He encourages dancers to focus on the quality of the event and the opportunity for growth and connection, rather than personal opinions about the organizer.

Keywords

India International Dance Congress, Latin dance, dance community, international artists, platform, vision, competition, politics, financial stress, International India Dance Congress, IIDC, organizer, challenges, debts, dance community, affordable, quality, growth, connection

Takeaways

• India International Dance Congress (IIDC) is one of the biggest dance congresses in India.
• IIDC provides a platform for dancers in India to learn from international artists and pursue a career in dance.
• The selection and invitation process for artists at IIDC has evolved over the years, with artists now approaching IIDC to perform.
• IIDC has had a positive impact on the Latin dance community in India, with many dancers growing and becoming international artists.
• The Latin dance scene in India has evolved, but there are challenges such as competition, politics, and a decrease in the quality of events.
• IIDC has faced financial stress, with the founder investing personal funds and facing debts.
• Despite challenges, IIDC remains committed to its vision and aims to continue supporting the growth and development of the dance community in India. John Anthony incurred debts to support the dance community and provide affordable opportunities for dancers in India.
• The International India Dance Congress (IIDC) aims to deliver a high-quality experience for participants, including a good stage, flooring, and a diverse lineup of artists.
• Despite facing financial struggles, John Anthony remains committed to repaying his debts and continuing to host IIDC.
• Dancers should focus on the quality of the event and the opportunity for growth and connection, rather than personal opinions about the organizer.

Titles

• The Impact of IIDC on the Dance Community in India
• Challenges and Evolution of the Latin Dance Scene in India Debts and Dedication: John Anthony's Commitment to IIDC
• Supporting the Dance Community: John Anthony's Journey with IIDC

Sound Bites

• "The vision was to make a platform available for those who cannot afford to go and learn from these very big artists by traveling overseas."
• "IIDC has had a positive impact on the Latin dance community in India, with many dancers growing and becoming teachers and artists."