Hurray For UC Irvine!
February 27th, 2008 @ 12:44 pm by Mrs. Jasmine
Earlier this year, I posted about my desire to have a Bollywood dance performance at our wedding. I thought it would be the perfect way to introduce our friends to Indian culture and get the crowd in a festive, party spirit.
I’m happy to report that I found the perfect team: UC Irvine’s Sitaare! Sitaare is UC Irvine’s film dance team– they choreograph and perform dances set to popular Bollywood movie songs. Here is their latest performance from a national film dance competition, where they placed first in Hindi film dance:
(you can fast forward past the videotaped introduction: the dancing starts at 2:00)
I’m especially tickled by the Aladdin/Princess Jasmine theme they have going. Every year for Halloween, I ask Mr. Jasmine if we can dress up as Aladdin and Princess Jasmine. He hasn’t gone for it yet, but I’m holding out hope 
Anyway, I’m so thrilled to have Sitaare perform at our wedding– especially because UC Irvine is my alma mater. I’m really excited to not only showcase a beloved part of our culture, but also my college, which holds a special place in my heart. Go Anteaters (yes, that is actually our mascot)!
Are any of you including your alma mater in your wedding?
Hurray for UC Irvine!
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14 Responses to “Hurray For UC Irvine!”
We definitely won’t have that many dancers! We’ll have five guys and five girls and I really hope our dance floor can even fit that many.
Go, UC’s! I had my harpist play (as a surprise) the “Sons of California” song as part of our recessional. Took people a few seconds to recognize it, and by then she’s segued into the Imperial Death March! (sounded neat on the harp)
Holla! Ant eater in the house! Class of 2004! I’m including the traditional vietnamese lion dance team at the reception!
this is awesome!
i can’t wait to see the video of them performing at your nuptials,
hint hint. *NUDGE….
oh yes! i plan to marry at the Chapel on our old campus! its got just the vibe i was looking for.
i knew you looked familiar! did you live at AV freshman year?
That’s so fun!
We’re in Irvine, too — and never heard about that group!
what a great show they’ll put on.
zot zot~
that’s awesome!
zot zot zot! haha.
I went to UC Irvine too! Class of 2003! Did you know that UCI’s Kaba Modern Dance Team is on that new dance show on tv hosted by Mario Lopez! They’re really good too! I really like the video you posted!
That’s going to be really entertaining at your wedding!
UC Irvine pride baby!!! Go Anteaters!! =D What the heck, I had no idea that so many UCI-ers were bloggers! UCI is supposed to have the best dance programs in the US.
yay for irvine! im still at UCI and read this website religiously. What an awesome surprise to see a blog on UCI lol. While we’re talking about dance teams, yay for kaba modern on MTV best dance crew too!
yay! UCI c/o 2004 ! zot zot!
mrs cottoncandy! i saw that show on tv too!
Mrs. Jasmine, Chicago/LA
Age and Occupation: 25, Attorney
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Attorney
Engagement Date: March 24, 2007
Wedding Date: June 7, 2008
Blogging Since: September 20, 2007
Venue: Hotel on the westside of Los Angeles
About Me: I'm a happy-go-lucky, imaginative spirit trapped in the body of a lawyer. I love reading, shopping, dining out, and exploring my beloved adopted city of Chicago with my fiance. We're planning the wedding of our dreams in my hometown of Los Angeles and we're excited to incorporate our cherished Indian/Pakistani customs and traditions.
Your guests will be SO amazed!! How many dancers will you have, or will it be the whole troupe (everyone in the clip?) I hope your dancefloor is big enough!!