Boston, MA — January 26, 2026:

- By Anand Jain

In a powerful celebration of culture, community, and artistic excellence, the India Society of Worcester (ISW) and Ekta Dance Academy (EDA) delivered a vibrant performance at the Boston Celtics Pregame Show on Monday evening. Thirty dancers took center stage at the iconic TD Garden ahead of the Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers game, representing the Indian American community with pride and energy.

This marks the fourth time that ISW and EDA have come together to showcase Indian music and dance at a Boston Celtics event—an ongoing collaboration that continues to bring South Asian culture to one of the region’s largest sporting stages.

Despite a severe snowstorm that brought much of the city to a standstill, every performer braved the weather and arrived on time, demonstrating remarkable dedication and enthusiasm. Their lively presentation lit up the arena, earning applause from fans and organizers alike.

ISW Executive Board members Geetanjali Virmani and Anand Jain joined the performers on the court, proudly raising the ISW banner at center court—a moment that symbolized community unity and cultural pride.

Ekta Jain, Founder and Director of Ekta Dance Academy, expressed her gratitude to ISW for its unwavering support throughout the years. She extended special thanks to:

• Ragini Seth, ISW stalwart, for her consistent check-ins, support, and guidance
• Jagan Srinivasan, President of ISW, for his regular calls and encouragement
• Chella Palaniappan, for ensuring India Center availability during practice sessions

“Our performers gave it their all, and the community support behind the scenes made this event truly special,” Ekta Jain noted.

As ISW and Ekta Dance Academy continue to build on this tradition, excitement is already growing for their return in the next season.

Stay tuned—bigger stages and brighter moments await.