Soni's School of Garba Dance

Honours& Awards

Recognising our contribution to preserving and promoting Authentic Garba on global platforms.

Global Recognition

Our Honours

UK House of Commons — SSGD Honoured 2017
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2017 · United Kingdom
UK Houseof Commons

Honoured for contributions to promoting Authentic Garba on an international platform — a recognition of cultural diplomacy and artistic excellence at one of the world's most prestigious parliamentary institutions.

Kanaka Nartana Puraskar 2025
02
2025 · Mumbai, India
Kanaka NartanaPuraskar

Awarded by Nalanda Dance Research Centre, Mumbai, for excellence in preserving and advancing Indian dance traditions — recognising decades of dedicated commitment to authentic Garba education and performance.

World Dance Congress — SSGD Speaker
03
International · Global Stage
World DanceCongress

Represented Authentic Garba on a global stage among leading dance practitioners — bringing India's folk heritage into dialogue with international dance scholarship and performance traditions worldwide.

Jigar Soni & Suhrad Soni — SSGD Co-Founders
Founders Recognition

The Faces
Behind the Honours

Jigar Soni & Suhrad Soni
Co-Founders, Soni's School of Garba Dance

Recognised for their continued efforts in structuring, preserving, and globally promoting Authentic Garba through performance, education, and cultural initiatives — carrying forward a tradition that is both an art and a heritage.

UK House of Commons · 2017 Kanaka Nartana Puraskar · 2025 World Dance Congress UNESCO · IDC Member 14+ Countries · Global
Beyond the Stage

Recognition Across Platforms

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Media Features

Featured across leading cultural publications and news platforms for bringing structure and authenticity to the world of Garba.

Press & Media
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Cultural Recognitions

Acknowledged by cultural bodies across India and abroad for efforts in safeguarding and promoting traditional Garba heritage.

Cultural Bodies
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Institutional Partnerships

Partnering with leading schools, colleges, and academic institutions to integrate authentic Garba into formal education programmes.

Academic Integration
A Recognition of Responsibility

Every Honour Is
a Commitment

"Each honour reflects not just achievement, but a continued commitment to preserving the authenticity, discipline, and cultural depth of Garba for generations to come."

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