Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – In a dazzling display of talent and tradition, Vishnu Boys’ Hindu College (VBHC)made an unforgettable debut at the Spark Schools Festival of Dance 2025, hosted by the National Dance Association of Trinidad and Tobago, securing first place in both categories they entered.
The competition, held on Thursday at the Southern Academy for the Performing Arts (SAPA), was a celebration of cultural artistry and youthful expression, bringing together schools from across the country in a vibrant showcase of dance. Amidst tough competition, the students of VBHC stood tall — not only for their technical excellence but also for their deep cultural roots and graceful stage presence.
Results That Speak of Excellence
🔹 Male Solo (Ages 11–15) – Liam Primsingh: 1st Place
🔹 Group Performance (East Indian Classical) – Avitra Dasrath Singh, Shival Karim, Liam Primsingh, Ashaish Sadhoo: 1st Place
These wins are particularly remarkable as this marks VBHC’s first-ever participation in the prestigious festival. Their success highlights the growing presence of Hindu institutions in the cultural arts scene of Trinidad and Tobago.
For the Hindu community of Trinidad, VBHC’s victory is more than a competition win — it is a reaffirmation of the vitality and relevance of Sanatana Dharma-inspired education and arts. Through classical dance, the students not only showcased their skills but also preserved and propagated Indian cultural heritage in a multicultural society.
VBHC’s success has been met with applause from educators, cultural leaders, and the wider Hindu diaspora. It stands as an inspiring example for other Hindu schools in the region to participate in national platforms and share their voice through art.
