Achievements of The Danceworx Academy

• Fontys Dance Festival (2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008):
  The Dean of Fontys Dance Academy, Tilburg , The Netherlands, Jacques Van Meel in the year 2004 travelled across India to invite amateur / professional / dancers for their Annual Dance Festival held at Fontys Dance Academy. After his visit to Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore , Kolkatta and other major cities he visited our dance academy in Delhi and met with the Artistic Director Ashley Lobo. And finalized his invitation for our academy students to be a part of their festival. Hence, since 2005 every year the dancers visit The Fontys Dance Academy. The Danceworx was one of 18 academies invited from across the world - the only one from India to participate & perform 4 years in a row.
  
  

• World Peace Ambassadors (2006):
  Hundred students of The Danceworx (all under the age of 10yrs.) represented the Indian contingent in a music video of the anthem for World Peace Day, titled Love Sees No Colour. Twenty-two countries are involved, of which India is one. The Indian section of this music video was shot at the Taj Mahal, Agra. It has been conceived by Nassiri, an international songwriter, recording artist and philanthropist who is dedicated to spreading a message of peace, love and healing through music. This world peace video is endorsed by Nelson Mendela and it features Nassiri with children around the world singing the chorus of the song in their native languages.
  
  

• International Scholarships (2007):
  Six senior students of The Danceworx are pursuing full time degree course in dance at the Fontys Dance Academy, Netherlands. Three of the senior students got full time scholarship to pursue the dance degree of which one of them Nishant Bhola is training as guest faculty at The Fontys. He has choreographed numerous pieces for the academy and its festivals, after finishing there Degree are getting trained as instructors.
  
  

• Sole representation from India at the “Choreographic Improvisation & Composition Workshop” held in France (2005 & 2006 & 2007):
  Two senior students were selected 3 years in a row by the French government and Alliance Française to participate in a six-week 'Choreographic Improvisation & Composition Workshop' held at Royamount Foundation, France. Twelve dancers and/or choreographers are selected from across the globe by a committee on the basis of their dossier. This prestigious workshop is directed by Susan Buirge, American-born choreographer and the grand old dame of contemporary dance.
  
  

• Young Ambassadors (2002):
  Twelve students of The Danceworx (all under 18 yrs.) were chosen by The Royal Netherlands Embassy to represent India in a joint dance theatre production to celebrate 400 years of Indo-Dutch relations. This production, titled A Passage to Amsterdam, was put together in 2002 with twelve Dutch students. It toured 3 cities in The Netherlands and 2 cities in India and was conceived, written, directed & choreographed by Ashley Lobo.

Resume of The Danceworx Repertory Company

Musicals & Dance Theatre productions:

Produced by The Danceworx and performed by The Danceworx Repertory Company and other senior students of The Danceworx Academy:

• The Box (2006)
  A dance theatre production, staged for the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in Mumbai, choreographed by Ashley Lobo & senior members of The Danceworx Repertory Company, conceived, written & directed by Ashley Lobo
  
  

• About Nothing (2003 & 2007)
  A dance theatre production, staged for the Habitat World Festival, starring renowned theatre personality Barry John, choreographed by Ashley Lobo & senior members of The Danceworx Repertory Company, conceived, written & directed by Ashley Lobo
  
  

• That’s Dancing! (2001)
  A dance extravaganza, choreographed by Ashley Lobo & senior members of The Danceworx Repertory Company, conceived & directed by Ashley Lobo
  
  

• The Chorus Line (1999) 
  An adaptation of the Broadway musical, choreographed by Ashley Lobo, directed by Ashley Lobo & Vivek Mansukhani

International Events:

• Mundial Festival (2005) 
  A cultural festival held across Europe in different cities where performers are invited from Europe and other select countries. Senior members of The Danceworx Repertory Company were invited to perform jointly with the Repertory Company of The Fontys Dance Academie (in a piece choreographed by a European choreographer) at the closing ceremonies of the Mundial Festival 2005.

Special performances by The Danceworx Repertory Company featuring between 50-100 dancers:

• 1000 Day Countdown to Commonwealth Games 2010, performed at India Gate, New Delhi, choreographed by various senior members of The Repertory Company (2008)
• Worldwide Launch of Microsoft Vista, performed at The Taj Mahal, Agra, it was conceived and directed by Ashley Lobo, choreographed by various senior members of The Repertory Company (2007)
• International Film Festival of India, opening ceremony in Goa (2006)
• Tribute to R.D. Burman, musical concert with Shankar, Ehsaan & Loy in Goa (IFFI 2006)
• Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, performed in Mumbai (2006)
• Commonwealth Games XVIII Queen's Baton Relay, performed at the National Stadium, New Delhi (2005)
• Bhartiya Pravasi Milan, a cultural evening organized by the Government of India, directed by Muzzaffar Ali, performed at Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi (2004)
• The Taj Mahal Hotel Centenary Celebration, a show organized by The Taj Group of Hotels to celebrate 100 years of The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai, performed at The Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai (2003)
• United for Gujarat, a show organized in aid of the victims of the Gujarat earthquake featuring bands from India (Euphoria & Silk Route), Pakistan (Junoon) and Bangladesh (Miles), performed at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi (2001)
• The Republic Day Parade, at New Delhi for the Ministry of Textiles (2000 & 2001)
• Jesu Krist Jayanti 2000, a show organized by the Government of Delhi, performed at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi (2000)

Films:

• Aisha (Anil Kapoor Production), director Rajshree Ojha, choreographer Ashley Lobo (under production)
• Kalpvrikshya (Rhombus Films), director Manika Sharma, choreographer Ashley Lobo (under production)
• U, Me Aur Hum (Devgan Films), director Ajay Devgan, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Jab We Met (Ashtavinayak Films), director Imtiaz Ali, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• No Smoking (Kumar Mangat & Eros International), director Anurag Kashyap, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Namastey London (Blockbuster Movie Entertainers), director Vipul Shah, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Ahista Ahista (Anjum Rizvi Film Company), director Shivam Nair, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Dhoom (YashRaj Films), director Sanjay Gadhvi, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• In Othello (ANB Motion Pictures), director Roysten Abel, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Socha Na Tha (Vijeyta Films), director Imtiaz Ali, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Dhoom Dhoom by Tata Young (international artist), director Arjun Sablok, choreographer Ashley Lobo

Music Videos:

• Aare Aare by Sandesh Shandilya, director Imtiaz Ali, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• I Am So Lonely by Sangeet Haldipur, director Leena Yadav, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Mundeya by Aiysha (international artist), director Gray Rogers, choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Maar Dala by Nirmal Pandey, director Pradeep Sarkar, choreographer Ashley Lobo

Ad Films and Campaign:

• John Player's print ad campaign (FCB Ulka), choreographer Ashley Lobo, featuring Hritik Roshan
• Disney Channel promo (Think Hard Productions) ,choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Vivel ad film, choreographer Ashley Lobo, starring Kareena Kapoor
• Metro Shoes ad film,director Imtiaz Ali (Filmfarm), choreographer Ashley Lobo
• Lux ad film, director Navdeep Singh (Red Ice Films), choreographer Ashley Lobo, starring Aishwarya Rai
• Tata Indicom Motorazr ad film, choreographer Ashley Lobo, starring Isha Sharvani
• Agni Jewellery ad film, director Arjun Sablok (Yashraj Adfilms), choreographer Ashley Lobo, starring Riya Sen

Television:

• Reebok Life, show on NDTV Good Times, daily slot (over 300 episodes), anchored by Shaira Bhan , designed by Shaira Bhan and Amit Verlani and executed by The Danceworx Repertory Company
• Good Morning India Show on Star Plus, daily morning slot (over 250 episodes), anchored by Ashley Lobo and executed by The Danceworx Repertory Company

Corporate Events:

The Danceworx Repertory Company has done special performances for various corporate companies including: