All set for Doha Goans May Ball dance on May 5

Overwhelming response for May ball dance from Doha Goans

Doha: Goa is one party destination where the sun never sets down, come rain or sun, the party atmosphere continues 365 days of the year.
Goans in Qatar missing out on the fun back home in the tiny resort-state will throw a party away of their own come May 5 at Ramada Plaza from 8.00 pm at Giwana hall.
People from the state have been known to break into a dance at the drop of the hat and music it is said runs in their veins. Musicians from Goa had put their stamp on the Bollywood industry and continue to do so.
Goans along with their fellow Indians and guests from other countries will have a chance to appreciate and dance to the tunes of two Goan bands in an cosmpolitian Qatar on Thursday. So it depends on each one, whether to break into a gig, share a hip or two or roll your hair down and dance to your heart’s content.
Black Slades along with Sharp will provide you with a wide variety of music choice – both for your dancing pleasure and those who have developed heavy feet – music to soothe your mind and rekindle your brain.
Delhi-based Black Slades one of the best bands have performed and entertained music lovers for the past 22 years in Indian capital. ‘BlackSlades’ have also done several musical shows overseas and
performed regularly in Indian cities like Chandigarh, Roorkhie, Jaipur, Goa, etc, besides Delhi. Catering to different types of people and listening tastes from rock concerts at colleges to hi-brow jazz
and pop dos, their repertoire is wide, flexible and they provide what the people want. BlackSlades have also worked with Apache Indian and Kailash Kher.

And those who wish to celebrate beauty, former Miss India and now Bollywood star Tanushree Dutta, will be the chief guest for the dine and dance.
Tanushre who started her Bollywood career with 'Chocolate' in 2005, and also stared in Aashiq Banaya Aapne, 36 China Town, Bhagam Bhaag, Risk, Good Boy Bad Boy, Raqeeb, Dhol, Speed, Mr. Fraud, Dus Kahaniyan, Sas Bahu Aur Sunsex, Rokda, Apartment, Ramaa, Khilladi (2011).


The charming and tall, Tanushree, who was crowned Miss India in 2004 also won the Miss Confidence and Miss Beautiful Smile awards, the year-old will be crowning the MayBall Queen.
The beauty pageant will be the highlight of the evening. The beauty pageant contestants win fabulous prizes. Spot prizes for Jive & Salsa Dancing Couples, Lucky Entrance, Novelty Dance Winners are the other highlights of the dine and dance by DGSC.

The MayBall Queen winner will be picked up during the beauty pageant which will be held on the occasion and will be judged by a panel of eminent persons from Qatar.

“So come and celebrate beauty and friendship - feel the spirit of great music, dine and rock to the beats of THE BLACKSLADES and 2 SHARP”, the organizers said.

Incidentally DGSC was the first Goan organization to start the May Ball dance under the leadership of Basil Couitnho in the late 90’s . For entry coupons Interested individuals are to contact:
55252098/55852766/55817812/55834390/55464820.
The proceeds of the dine and dance will go for the blind children in India, informed the DGSC.
DGSC which was revived in 2010 has also established a benevolent fun for needy Goans based in Qatar. Since it its revival the DGSC had an Inter-village football tournament, Goa Day and a Konkani tiatr.

Compere- Melwyn Fernandes
Creatively Different, Differently Creative

An English teacher by profession and a Compere by passion, Nelwyn Fernandes is creatively different and differently creative.
With more than twenty years in showbiz, Navelim-based Nelwyn is humble in saying “Let my performance speak for itself.”
The Goan is expected to set the tone at the May 5 Mayball of Doha Goans Sports Club at Ramada Plaza from 8.00pm onwards.
“I have gained valuable experience in preparation and presentation of speech. My work has been highly appreciated as I try to establish a harmonious rapport with my impressive personality and make a positive impact on the audience,” his Compere profile states.
Nelwyn is the ideal host and dost for different occasions in Goa.
“I am truly pioneering authentic and dynamic. I’ve applied my unique visionary spin to expand the vocabulary of modern emceeing. The ideal host and dost for your anniversaries, birthdays, weddings, parties, dances, games, shows, events etc.”
He is the most sought- after mesmerising voice which blends your footsteps with the music of the top most bands.
One who believes in enjoying the challenge of new situations and an ideal person to make a positive contribution towards any event.


Here is a brief account of recent mega events hosted by Nelwyn
 A regular Master of Ceremonies for the last six years with Lions Club International, New Year Ball. Duties entail selection of Lion Queen.
 Anchored Carnival Blast 2010, 2011 three days extravaganza by St. Sebastian Youth, Majorda. Booked for 2012, Feb. 19,20,21
 Moodsetter , X’mas Eve ’10, at Beira Mar Longuinhos Benaulim Beach.
 Entertained foreign and domestic tourists at Ronil Beach Resort, Baga, Goa for Christmas, New Year and Valentine Day dances. Booked in advance for San Joao fiesta.
 Hosted Traditional Musical Show by Friend’s Circle Sports and Cultural Club, Digas.
 Stage anchor at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao for Sonata Music School Annual Day 2011, run by Fr. Peter Cardozo, renowned musician of the Pilar Society.

All set for May ball dance in Qatar on May 5

All set for May ball dance in Qatar on May 5