About us
In person Bollywood Dance Parties for Portland Desi's, any and all BIPOC, LGBT+ & allies. Previous dance experience is not necessary, come enjoy good tunes, good vibes & be part of a vibrant community.
Looking forward to dancing with you all.
Hosted by DJ Prashant
http://instagram.com/dreamprashant
This group and these parties are for ANYONE who likes to make friends, socialize and dance Bollywood-Bhangra while doing so.
Every month the Jai Ho! Meetup takes place on second Fridays at The Secret Society.
- Come early before 10 pm to find reserved area for meetup, check our Indian drink specials & socialize with meetup friends.
Henna by donation all night long
Fun and easy to learn dance lessons with Prashant at 10 pm.
Stay late to show off your new moves on the dance floor.
★ Jai Ho! Dance Party ★
Teleport to the dream city, Mumbai, home to the alluring Bollywood film industry at the Jai Ho! Dance Party.
Jai Ho! (victory to you) is a dance party featuring authentic and crossover Indian Dance Music (Bollywood & Bhangra). It has a new flavor (theme) every month.
Jai Ho! is a celebration of Bollywood Music & Dancing, it's not just a dance party, it's like being in a Bollywood Musical. It's an invitation to be goofy, to smile, make friends on the dance floor, to sing & dance all night long!
Dance lessons, dance performances and LIVE singing – make Jai Ho! an experience where anyone and everyone joins the fun and dances, regardless of age, culture or nationality.
Enjoy the photos from our previous parties here, download the music played at our parties here & the videos here.
The man behind Jai Ho! is the Choreographer, DJ & Singer - Prashant, hailing from Mumbai, India, Prashant is celebrated as one of the most exuberant & energetic Bollywood entertainers in North America.
This meetup is organized by Bollywood Dreams Entertainment.
★ Bollywood Dreams Entertainment (LLC) ★
Founded to enrich NW's Musical Experience by producing authentic Indian Entertainment events!
Mumbai born President, Prashant Kakad (Cornell Alum, and former Intel Engineer) is the multi talented face of BDE. A Singer, DJ, and Dance Instructor, his mission is to enrich the U.S. musical experience by drawing and presenting the best talent, straight from India.
In addition to Jai Ho!, BDE produces high quality wedding & corporate events!
Upcoming events
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HOLI - Portland's Festival of Colors at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Courthouse, 700 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR, US𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈 – 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬
Dress in white & play with colors at HOLI, a massive celebration to welcome Spring at Pioneer Courthouse Square – with performances, food & drink, local vendors, 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & more. Join thousands in the center of downtown Portland for a joyful, all‑ages day of color throws, South Asian music, and community vibes.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭– Live dance & music performances all day
– Big, unified color throws with organic color powders inspired by traditional Indian Holi
– Food & drink vendors plus local market stalls around the Square
– 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & friends on the decks with Bollywood, Punjabi & global Desi hits
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Multiple dates – see details & tickets:
[https://www.portlandholi.com]
All ages welcome; families & kids encouraged. Free to attend; colors/food/drinks available for purchase.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 – ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer & community organizer, known for turning venues and public squares into joyful Bollywood‑style dance experiences.
➳ Instagram: [https://instagram.com/dreamprashant]
➳ More: [https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant]
𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐨! 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲Facebook: [https://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty]
Instagram: [https://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty]
YouTube: [http://youtube.com/jaihoparty]
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬Want your own custom Bollywood / Anti‑Valentine’s‑style night? Reach out at [http://dreamsperfected.com] to co‑create a memorable shindig.
6 attendeesHOLI - Portland's Festival of Colors at Pioneer Courthouse Square
Pioneer Courthouse, 700 Southwest 6th Avenue, Portland, OR, US𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈 – 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝’𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐬
Dress in white & play with colors at HOLI, a massive celebration to welcome Spring at Pioneer Courthouse Square – with performances, food & drink, local vendors, 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & more. Join thousands in the center of downtown Portland for a joyful, all‑ages day of color throws, South Asian music, and community vibes.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭– Live dance & music performances all day
– Big, unified color throws with organic color powders inspired by traditional Indian Holi
– Food & drink vendors plus local market stalls around the Square
– 𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 & friends on the decks with Bollywood, Punjabi & global Desi hits
𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Multiple dates – see details & tickets:
[https://www.portlandholi.com]
All ages welcome; families & kids encouraged. Free to attend; colors/food/drinks available for purchase.
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐃𝐉 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭 – ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer & community organizer, known for turning venues and public squares into joyful Bollywood‑style dance experiences.
➳ Instagram: [https://instagram.com/dreamprashant]
➳ More: [https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant]
𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐨! 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲Facebook: [https://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty]
Instagram: [https://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty]
YouTube: [http://youtube.com/jaihoparty]
𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬Want your own custom Bollywood / Anti‑Valentine’s‑style night? Reach out at [http://dreamsperfected.com] to co‑create a memorable shindig.
3 attendees
2000's THROWBACK • Hollywood vs Bollywood with DJ Prashant | Portland
McMenamins Mission Theater, 1624 Northwest Glisan Street, Portland, OR, USGET YOUR TICKETS NOW
𝟐𝟎𝟎𝟎’𝐬 𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊 – 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐯𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 💿✨ – 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝
Grab your jelly bracelets, low‑rise jeans, tall T’s, and full‑on filmy nostalgia for the ultimate 2000s throwback night where Hollywood meets Bollywood on one Portland dance floor. Step into McMenamins Mission Theater—a historic movie house turned live‑event venue—for iconic Y2K anthems, sing‑along hooks, and fresh‑forever bangers as DJ Prashant flips between Bollywood blockbusters and Hollywood club hits all night.
🎵 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜 & 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬
– Bollywood vs Hollywood 2000s heaters by DJ Prashant – from Desi bangers to throwback hip‑hop, pop, and R&B classics.
– High‑energy, open‑format sets with exclusive mashups, surprise switches, and big chorus moments you can scream with your crew.
– A Jai Ho!–style theme night centered on community, culture, and connection through music and dance – everyone is welcome.
🟡 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬
📅 Friday, April 10, 2026
🕗 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Mission Theater, 1624 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209, United States🎧 Music by: DJ Prashant – hosted & curated by him all night.
👗 2000s Throwback Costume Party – think velour tracksuits, bandanas, chokers, graphic tees, and full Bollywood‑hero/heroine bling.
🔞 21+ only – valid, physical government ID required.
🏛 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞 – 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫
– Vintage cinema vibes with balcony seating, a big stage, and state‑of‑the‑art sound & lighting built for concerts and dance parties.
– Full bar and pub menu from McMenamins so you can sip and snack between dance‑floor sessions.
👑 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐉 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 – 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐓
Prashant is an ex‑Intel engineer turned DJ, choreographer, singer, and event producer known for viral mashups, genre‑blending sets, and interactive dance moments—plus 20M+ YouTube views and 50K+ subscribers. His mission is simple: bring cultures together and keep you dancing longer than you thought possible.
➳ Instagram: https://instagram.com/dreamprashant
➳ TEDx Talk + music & dance videos: https://linktr.ee/dreamprashant
📸 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬, 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 & 𝐕𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐬
📸 Photos & videos captured during the event may be shared on our social platforms and used to promote future events; you may receive an email with party photos and be added to our mailing list.
🚫 Bollywood Dreams reserves the right to use event media; not liable for injury or theft during or after the event; no refunds or chargebacks.
📸 Past Jai Ho! party photos: https://www.facebook.com/jaihodanceparty/photos_albums
☾ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐢 𝐇𝐨! 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲
Jai Ho! has been “the most joyful dance party experience across the U.S.” since 2010, turning nights into Bollywood‑style musicals with interactive dance lessons, performances, and non‑stop hard‑hitting beats from the East.
🌐 Facebook: http://facebook.com/jaihodanceparty
🌐 Instagram: http://instagram.com/jaihodanceparty
🌐 YouTube: http://youtube.com/jaihoparty
❤️ 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
For custom throwback, Bollywood, or fusion parties, weddings, or corporate events, connect via http://dreamsperfected.com to bring the Jai Ho! experience to your own night.1 attendee
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