UBC Garba and Raas Club Sponsorship Package 2012 1

UBC Garba and Raas Club just recently formed to bring people together who are interested in Garba and Raas. Garba and Raas are types of folk

dances that find their roots primarily in the western province of Gujarat. Traditionally, they are danced during the nine nights of Navaratri that

typically occur in September or October. Garba and Raas have also evolved into a performance-oriented style of dance, in which traditional

Garba and Raas sequences are combined to create a unique dance routine. Our club combines both the competitive and social aspects of

traditional Garba and Raas. The mission of UBC Garba and Raas Club is to actively engage everyone, whether they have had any prior Garba and Raas experience or are completely new to this type of dance. We request you to please consider supporting our endeavors as we provide a quick glimpse into what our club is about and the benefits you shall gain as a

sponsor. .

UBC Garba and Raas Club Sponsorship Package 2012 1

The club founded UBC’s first Garba and Raas dance team, which performed throughout the Vancouver area. Our goal is to introduce Garba and Raas as a strong dance form, bringing forth memorable routines with

power-packed moves, flawless coordination, beautiful costumes and intricate storylines. With work ethic and determination to complete any

challenges, we work our way through long practices to become Phatakraas. In the future, the team aims to become the first Canadian competitive Garba and Raas team to participate in inter-college Raas competitions that currently take place throughout the US. We would

highly value your contribution and support towards building our team, and as a sponsor you will be the driving force in attaining our dream of

representing Canada at these competitions.

Our Navaratri and Spring Garbas took place last year in full swing, in which attendees enjoyed a night of dancing Garba and Raas along with a

scrumptious full banquet-style Indian dinner, bringing every detail of authentic and traditional Garbas to the UBC campus for the first time.

The club shall continue to organize such dance functions once per semester to cultivate the interest of those who wish to experience the fast-paced, high-energy dancing of Garba and Raas in a social setting.

UBC Garba and Raas club has also extended its efforts to the community by encouraging students to explore off-campus Garba and Raas functions organized by local Gujarati societies. For people new to Gujarati culture or wishing to learn Garba and Raas, dance lessons to demonstrate and

teach Garba and Raas in a relaxed, informal environment are frequently held throughout the year. Through these sessions, the club has helped more people actively participate in dance functions as well as prepare

them for trying out for the dance team.

In our efforts to reach out to a wide variety of people and communities, we shall graciously acknowledge and honor the generosity of your

sponsorship, giving us the privilege to publicize your name across a broad spectrum of students, societies and organizations.

UBC Garba and Raas Club Sponsorship Package 2012 1

This year, our goal for the UBC Garba and Raas club is to raise $8080 in various forms of sponsorship funding. Listed below is the financial breakdown.

NAVARATRI GARBA (NOVEMBER) EXPENSES

Food $500.00

Music $650.00

Decorations $150.00

Dandiya (Dance Sticks) $100.00

Publicity/Promotion $100.00

Total $1,500.00

SPRING GARBA (MARCH) EXPENSES

Food $500.00

Music $650.00

Decorations $150.00

Dandiya (Dance Sticks) $100.00

Publicity/Promotion $100.00

Total $1,500.00

DANCE TEAM AND COMPETITION EXPENSES

Competition Registration Fee $500.00

Competition Airfare Expense (based on 16 team members) $4,000.00

Costumes $480.00

Backdrop and Props $100.00

Total $5080.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES FOR UBC GARBA AND RAAS $8080.00

UBC Garba and Raas Club Sponsorship Package 2012 1

Platinum ($1000) Your organization will be named as a “Platinum” sponsor in all print material Your organization’s name would be clearly displayed on our website and on our social networking sites You will receive complimentary tickets to our events On all of our team gear, your organization’s name and logo would be displayed At all of our events and performances, we would have a formal acknowledgement thanking your organization for your support. Gold ($500) Your organizations name and logo will be displayed on all of our flyers. Your organization will also be displayed on our website and on our social networking sites Thank you for taking the time to read through our sponsorship package. We are extremely passionate about showcasing Gujurati culture with a specific emphasis on Garba and Raas. Our club aspires to see students from all walks of life be able to take part in this amazing opportunity and continue to make UBC and Vancouver a more multicultural place. We hope that you will help us on our journey to make the UBC Garba and Raas Club be successful and raise awareness about Gujurati Culture. Please contact our Sponsorship Director : Monali Das Biswas 778 – 848 - 2541 ubcraas@gmail.com