The Sangeet Night
The night before the wedding, both families gather for the sangeet — an evening of music, dance performances, and celebration.
Key words and phrases
Useful sentences
- Ask Have you started rehearsals for the sangeet?
- Answer Yes, our choreographer is teaching us a new dance.
- Ask Who is performing first tonight?
- Answer The bride's side is opening with a group dance.
- Ask Did you order the costumes for the dance?
- Answer Yes, they arrived yesterday and look wonderful.
- Ask Is there a surprise performance planned?
- Answer Yes, the groom's friends have something special ready.
- Ask How was the sangeet night overall?
- Answer It was energetic, fun, and truly memorable.
- Ask Who is the emcee for tonight's event?
- Answer Rahul's cousin is hosting and introducing every performance.
- Ask Is there a special theme for the decorations?
- Answer Yes, they chose a Bollywood theme with a colourful backdrop.
- Ask How did the audience react to your duet?
- Answer They loved it and gave us a huge applause.
- Ask Did you use any props during your performance?
- Answer Yes, we used colourful scarves as props for the last song.
- Ask Was the whole performance flawless?
- Answer Almost — just one small step went wrong, but no one noticed.
Dialogue
PriyaRahul, are you nervous about our dance performance tonight?
RahulA little, but our choreographer said we're ready.
ChoreographerYou both have practised well, just enjoy the stage tonight.
PriyaI heard your friends have a surprise performance planned!
RahulYes, I can't wait to see what they've prepared.
PriyaThis is going to be such a memorable night for both our families.
ChoreographerAlright, let's do one last run-through before the guests arrive.
RahulSure. Priya, do you remember the steps for the spotlight moment?
PriyaYes, I've practised it so many times, it feels natural now.
ChoreographerPerfect. Now go get ready — the stage is waiting for you both.
Common mistakes
- Saying "do sangeet" instead of "have a sangeet" or "hold a sangeet."
- Saying "dance on the song" instead of "dance to the song."
- Saying "perform in the stage" instead of "perform on the stage."
- Saying "give applause" instead of "give a round of applause" or "applaud."
- Saying "today's theme is Bollywood" instead of "tonight's theme is Bollywood" when speaking about an evening event.
- Saying "I am practicing since morning" instead of "I have been practising since morning."
Quick quiz
1. What is a "sangeet"?
2. A person who plans and teaches dance routines is called a ___.
3. Complete: "They had several ___ before the big night."
4. Who introduces each performance at the event?
5. What does "flawless" mean?
6. What is a performance by two people together called?
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