I am sure AsianVoice/Gujarat Samachar and its readers will join me in congratulating Vidya Patel (19) who was a finalist in the Category of South Indian Dance in the very first of BBC Young Dancer competition. The Grand Final 2015 was held at Sadler’s Wells and broadcasted by BBC2 on 9 May 2015.
There were four Category Finals: Ballet; Contemporary; Hip Hop; and South Indian Dance. Vidya was selected by the Judges as the very best British talent from among the several excellent competitors in the South Indian Dance Category.
Although she was not the overall winner, she performed extremely well as showcased by her technical command, creative and expressive ability. It was clear she had worked consistently very hard and with absolute dedication. In the middle of her first performance in the Grand Final, my granddaughter Sonal who is 24 sent me a text which said “She is amazing!” Indeed, in our hearts, Vidya was truly a winner!
Congratulations again, Vidya, and keep going – we wish you the very best of wishes in your career!
Uttambhai D Mistry
Bolton
