Article - When Ghungroos rang at Disney World by Samyuktha Gopiraj

I have performed on many stages - school auditoriums, community centers, temple halls. But nothing prepares you for the moment you stand inside the Theater in the Wild at Disney's Animal Kingdom - a 1,500-seat venue that normally houses Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and beyond! and realize that the next seven minutes belong to you, your art, and your community. And nothing prepares you for the day before that, when you dance down Main Street, U.S.A. with Cinderella Castle behind you and thousands of strangers cheering you on.

Ghungroo Dance School Inc., a small studio from Santa Clarita, California, was one of 25 companies selected from over 600 applicants worldwide to perform at the Diwali Dance Fest 2026 at Walt Disney World Resort. Organized by Jashn Productions, the fourth annual festival brought together more than 500 dancers from four continents for a four-day celebration of South Asian dance and culture (October 22-25), with over 1,100 participants and guests. Ghungroo performed in both the Grand Parade and the International Dance Showcase. I was one of those dancers. This is what it felt like.

Three days, Three Parks

The festival unfolded across Walt Disney World - each day with its own character, each park offering a different stage.

 

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