The preparations for Independence Day 2019 or 73rd Independence Day of India have begun in full swing. Celebrated annually on August 15, the day commemorates the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on the 15th of August 1947. The celebrations include flag-hoisting, speeches by country's Prime Minister and the President, parade, fireworks, singing of the National Anthem "Jana Gana Mana," cultural programmes, functions in societies, community centres, schools and colleges, and a lot more. Students are most excited about Independence Day celebrations in their schools and colleges. And today, we will bring you few exciting ideas for dance performances on patriotic songs that one can recreate as a part of the 15th of August celebrations. We will be listing down videos from past performances by school students. They will provide one with both ideas and easy dance steps. We are also presenting you a collection of evergreen and new-age desh-bhakti geet. Independence Day 2019 Songs: From Akshay Kumar’s Teri Mitti to Vicky Kaushal’s Challa, Here Are 10 New-Age Patriotic Songs to Lift Your Spirits on 15th August

A regular Independence Day function in a school would have speeches and skip performances. Students also enact in dramatic skits on India's freedom struggle and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives. It also sees felicitation of Chief Guest, flag-hoisting, patriotic addresses, singing of the National Anthem and other patriotic songs such as "Vande Mataram." Schools also arrange for March Past and Independence Day parade. The glorious function finally culminates with sweets distribution and chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai.

We had earlier shared a list of Independence Day speeches for students in English, which you can download them for free in PDF format). We will now focus on dance performances for the national festival day. During any school function, dance performances and skits are most-entertaining and watched-out for among the audience. The crowd comes alive when a good show is put up, and this is exactly what every student performing on the day would want. Ahead of Independence Day 2019 celebrations, let us look at some of the memorable dance performances by school students. Independence Day 2019 Decoration Ideas For Schools and Classrooms: From Tri-Colour Balloons to Rangoli, Here's How Teachers and Students Can Decorate on August 15.

Class 5th Students of B.S. Memorial School Performing on "Mere Desh Ki Dharti"

Here's How Sehwag International School Celebrates Independence Day

Dance Performance on "Maa Tujhe Salaam"

Beautiful Dance Performance Video by Being Indian

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Amazing Dance Performance on "Aye Watan"

Didn't these performances give you goosebumps? It is beautiful to see these kids keep alive the age-old tradition of celebrating Independence Day with joy, passion and enthusiasm. India boasts of a rich history, where freedom fighter, activists and national leaders sacrificed their lives for us. Just so, we could live and breathe freely. We are a country that believes in 'Unity in Diversity' and let no man or woman tell you otherwise. This Independence Day 2019, let's take a pledge to stay united, stay strong against all those forces who try to divide us based on caste, religion, status or gender. And who better than these kids to teach you this simple but powerful lesson.

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