TDC was conceptualized in 2005 being a very successful fundraiser and one of its kind dance show in the Sacramento region raising funds for the Cancer Foundation of India. We had an incredible team of participants, volunteers and sponsors who had made this happen. In 2007 we finally became official as a dance troupe with Soma Tapadar playing an incredible part in its inception and operation. We don’t say this enough, but TDC would not have come into being without you, and all of us who know you here still miss you very much and wants you to move back to Folsom.
Who we are today and where we’ve come has been due to a lot of hard work and wonderful gestures from a lot of you whom we haven’t thanked enough. So today, I’m going to take this opportunity to recognize you and want you to know how grateful we are for your contribution.
Shomeek: Without his support and faith in me, TDC would not have come into existence. He believed I could do it the morning of 2005 when I first told him about the concept and he helped create my vision all the way. His technical expertise has brought life to TDC shows as he continues to support my dreams.
Kiran: I thank for making things happen and believing in us. Having played a big part in the organization and running of the school in its initial year, he allowed myself and Soma to concentrate on what we do best. Always a person we could count on.
Sowmiya: For being the most committed member and volunteering garage space for innumerable rehearsals. For being a rock solid member whom everyone could count on for anything imaginable and for believing in us for the longest time. We miss you and would like to congratulate you on your twins. Wish you all the best and hope our paths cross soon.
Nalini: I don’t get to thank you enough for the love and support you always show us. The way you always take care of the kids and are always present for me to count on you for any kind of help. I am proud to have your wonderful daughter Anjali on our team, who in so many ways is so much like you.
Tigi: I remember speaking with you the first time. You didn’t even know me but had seen our performances and had believed in me from day one. You are always there to help and have on so many occasions been a cheerleader for the kids group. I am proud of where Meagan has come and the friendships she has created.
Anuradha: For being a proponent for the kids class and helping me get together a group to kick off.
Sonali Kimsen: For providing me extremely valuable feedback when I first started the kids classes. They helped me improve in more ways than you could imagine.
Janki: Thanks for lending us accessories any time needed from your vast and beautiful collection and also opening up your home for several rehearsals.
Mahi: What an incredible addition you have been to the team. Thank you for all your help with the costumes and putting in such hard work. You have also been a believer since the beginning and I really appreciate the love and support you’ve shown me.
Lalita and Shilpa: For bringing talent to the team and being with us for the longest. Helping out with choreography as well as helping others out in class whenever needed.
Juneli: For thinking of TDC always and volunteering to get costume jewelry for our use from India.
Padma: For positive feedback and volunteering to conduct practices while I'm away.
Guru: For being a true supporter and an avid proponent of TDC. He has invited us to perform on several occasions and still does.
Kumar Kalagara and Anand Tiwari: For helping us out on several occasions and always ready to come to our aid whenever need be.
Sanjeev: For capturing our wonderful moments with his lens.
Kanchan: Who has helped me in every possible way to keep my sanity in running TDC. From costumes to coordination of events she helps me out in every possible way to keep us all together to achieve our goal.
And last, but not the least, to all past and current members, parents, supporters, organizations – a big thank you! You are all with us because you believe and are passionate. I cannot explain the pride I feel whenever someone walks up to me and tells me how they love what we do and it is all because of YOU!
