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Happy Navratri! ✨

As we begin nine nights of celebration, we’re looking back at RangaMandal — where Garba, colour, and community came together to create a shared work of art. 🎨👣

Every step left a mark. Together, we transformed a canvas into a mandala filled with movement, connection, and joy.

Thank you to our amazing artists and to everyone who danced, created, and celebrated with us.

Thank you to @dancemakersto for supporting this initiative and @the.kalacollective for inspiring us to bring Canvas of Collaboration back to Toronto this year.

May this Navratri bring the same spirit of togetherness into your homes and hearts.

#HappyNavratri #RangaMandal #Shvas #Garba #CommunityArt

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A space for your whole self to be held and stretched.

10 hours of training over two days.
Movement. Rigour. Freedom. Release into the dance.
Questions for the soul and the artist.
Time for play.

September 19&20
400 Jarvis street
Offering $100 early ends Monday 14th
Daily drop ins available

Link in Bio - https://forms.gle/i8ngy599FVg6Ne8Q8

📸 @croisproductions

#training
#dance
#intensive
#artist
#expansion

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I keep that 🧿 on me

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Like the Ed Sheeran song goes ‘I found a love for me
Darling, just dive right in and follow my lead
Well, I found a girl, beautiful and sweet’ 🌺
#followyourpassion❤️ #garba2026 #gta #pianolover #musiciseverything 🎶

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Having grown up in India, Garba holds such a special place in my soul. Seeing this incredible level of youth talent right here in Canada completely blew me away. Watching my daughter dress up, connect so deeply with her roots, and joyfully honour our lineage, culture, and traditions was an unforgettable, emotional moment for me. ❤️✨
@shvasdancecompany @shivanicreations_ @dhruvhihello @dancemakersto you didn’t just host a workshop—you built a bridge across generations and continents.
Thank you for your hard work, your vibrant energy, and for keeping our culture thriving so beautifully.
You are a credit to our community, and we will be supporting you every step of the way! 🌺🙌🏽🔥

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RangaMandal is here excitement is building! ✨

Here’s what some of the artists and team are looking forward to most — movement, creativity, connection, community, and the joy of creating together. 🎨💃🏽

You’ve heard what everyone else is excited about — now come experience it for yourself!

It’s still not too late to join us. Click the link in our bio to RSVP, and we’ll see you today!❤️

📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 4 PM Workshop | 5 PM Performance
📍 Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga

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Meet the partners helping make RangaMandal: Canvas of Collaboration possible. ✨

Dancemakers is a publicly funded professional dance company based in Toronto, creating platforms for diverse dance practices to be shared with audiences.

Volunteer Toronto connects volunteers with organizations across the city and supports non-profits in creating meaningful volunteer opportunities.

Thank you to our partners for supporting the artists, volunteers, and community behind RangaMandal.

RangaMandal is tomorrow! 🎨💃🏽

It’s not too late to join us. RSVP through the link in our bio and be part of bringing the canvas to life!

📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 4 PM Workshop | 5 PM Performance
📍 Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga

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Our canvas is coming to life !🎨✨

Behind the scenes, our Canvas Team has been bringing the design together, getting it ready for the moment when the canvas becomes part of the experience — filled with movement, colour, rhythm, and community.

And soon, it’s your turn to add to it! RSVP through the link in our bio to join us for this joyful, open-air Garba experience.

📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 4 PM Workshop | 5 PM Performance
📍 Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga

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We asked a few artists and members of the team behind RangaMandal to describe Garba in one word.

Because every person brings their own story to the circle.

Discover yours this Friday!

📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 4 PM Workshop | 5 PM Performance
📍 Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga

RangaMandal: Canvas of Collaboration

Save your spot through the link in our bio.

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Meet the team behind the canvas. 🎨✨

RangaMandal: Canvas of Collaboration brings together Garba, movement, and visual art in one shared experience—and there’s a lot that goes into bringing it all together.

Meet the people behind the RangaMandal canvas:

Anisha Manyal
Jay Dipak Patel
Dhruv Naik
Rajvi Dedhia
Shivani Joshi
Bristo Renwarin
Parth Ganatra
Tulsi Vyas
Helee Mehta

Join us as we bring this living artwork to life—one rhythm, one movement, and one footprint at a time.

📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 4 PM Workshop | 5 PM Performance
📍 Small Arms Inspection Building, Mississauga

Step into the circle with us. Sign up through the link in our bio! 💫

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✨ Omkara Academy of Dance at RangaMandal: Canvas of Collaboration ✨

Omkara Academy of Dance brings to life the vibrant and diverse folk traditions of Gujarat through an energetic Gujarati Folk Dance performance. From Tippani to Raas to Garba, this performance celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Gujarat while highlighting Omkara Academy of Dance’s commitment to educating future generations about the culture and traditions of India.

📅 September 4, 2026
⏰ 4 PM Workshop | 5 PM Performance
📍 Small Arms Building

✨ Come see Omkara’s colourful performance and be part of an evening celebrating the many elements that make Garba so special. Link in bio to secure your spot!

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