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JSS school troupe steals the show

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Graceful:The troupe from the JSS residential school performing in Bangalore on Tuesday.

BANGALORE: The auditorium of the Jyothi Nivas College exploded into applause, even as many in the audience reached for a handkerchief, the moment the dance troupe from the JSS residential school took their final bow.

While there was no dearth of scintillating performances at ‘Kristanamana', a cultural programme organised to celebrate the Christmas season here on Tuesday, the JSS troupe comprising visually impaired students stole the show.

Speaking to The Hindu, Sister Juliana, choreographer, said, “Teaching them each step was a challenge. They would learn by touching and feeling my movements.”

She pointed out that Supriya, a 7th standard student at the school, which is run by Jyothi Seva Society (JSS), was an accomplished Bharatnatya dancer.

Even as Sister Juliana expressed hope that Supriya would become a professional dancer, Supriya said, “I want to become a social worker and teach children like me how to dance.”

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