School Day India, ASTEP at Shanti Bhavan

TAMIL NADU, India - On August 26th, 2007 ASTEP was part of an extraordinary event uniting the children from Shanti Bhavan with some of New York City's top Broadway professionals for the 10th Anniversary celebration of School Day.

This event is a very special occasion for the children of Shanti Bhavan because, after months of hard work and preparation, it is the one day of the year where the children can perform for their community and their parents showing off their talents to those they love.

The children performed traditional dances as well as classical piano solos, musical medleys, and poetry. They were joined on-stage by several ASTEP artists who also performed musical selections from some of Broadway’s most popular shows.

This was ASTEP’s first summer working in India. Ten ASTEP volunteers worked with Shanti Bhvan’s children over the course of three months and elevated the ASTEP experience to new heights. ASTEP intends to send volunteers to Shanti Bhavan year-round. and is eager to be in a partnership that aims to create new leaders for a new India.