D3: Rey gets a meeting with an investor... (December 13th, 2013)

Kriya makes her way to St Louis early in the morning. She goes to rehearsal hall and thinks about all the time she spent there with her friends. She promises herself that she'll win back her friends in due time and starts warming up. Swayam make his way to rehearsal hall and is surprised to see Kriya there. He asks her to relax but she refuses. He tells her that Sharon will be out of town for a couple days. Kriya freaks out and wonders how she will conduct the workshops without Sharon. Meanwhile, Nilesh asks Vicki for help with his online friend. Vicki gets irritated with Nilesh and refuses to help him. Rey is amused their bickering.

D3: Swayam notices a change in Sharon... (December 9th, 2013)

Rey is very rude to Kriya during the group project in class. After he finishes his presentation, Rey asks to sit away from Kriya. The professor obliges. Sharon notices Kriya. Swayam thinks that he should have a talk with Rey. After class she talks to Kriya and tells her not to be affected by Rey. Swayam notices a change in Sharon and wonders who different she has become. Later that evening, Nilesh checks on his fake facebook profile. He notices that he got a lot of friend requests from girls. He accepts a request from a girl named Amaira. Simmi turns out to be Amaira. She sees that Sid, Nilesh's facebook alter ego accepted her friend request.

D3: Sharon befriends Kriya... (December 6th, 2013)

Sharon comes up with a plan to win back Swayam's love. She makes her way to St Louis and sees Kriya rehearsing in the rehearsal hall. She talks to Kriya and asks her why she is back. Kriya tells Sharon that she came back to St Louis help her friends. She tells Sharon that if St Louis is able to collaborate with her Institute, then a lot of opportunities will become available for the D3 group. Sharon  asks Kriya how she found about the dance academy. Kriya tells Sharon that she was in touch with Swayam. Kriya assures Sharon that Swayam was a wonderful friend even though she was away.

D3: Kriya is ignored by her friends... (December 5th, 2013)

Rey is upset to hear that Swayam has been in contact Kriya. He goes to the roof to be by himself. He thinks about how much Kriya has hurt him. He feels bad that Swayam his everything from him. He feels as if Kriya always favored Swayam over him even when they were together. He starts thinking that he is too trusting and starts doubting Swayam's friendship. Meanwhile, Kriya tries to make amends with her friends but they ignore her. In the cafeteria, they stay away from her. Kriya feels dejected and sits away from them.

D3: Rey finds out about Kriya and Swayam staying in touch... (December 4th, 2013)

After watching Kriya's performance, Rey becomes very emotional. He goes to the fire escape where he used to meet with Kriya and thinks about the past. He becomes sad when he thinks about how she hurt him and used him. He thinks about the letter that she wrote and comes to the conclusion that he has never meant anything to her. He thinks that Kriya is back in St Louis only to further her name and the name of her dance institute. Meanwhile, Kriya makes her way to talk to Rey. She hopes that she can sort things out with him. She finds him in the fire escape but Rey ignores her and rudely asks her to leave him alone. Kriya is disheartened to see his reaction.

D3: Kriya tells the Dean she has other plans... (November 29th, 2013)

Kriya prays to God. She feels confused and wants a sign to understand what she should do going forward. At the end of her prayer, she reads a quote on the walls. She figures out what she needs to do. The next morning she meets with the Dean of her school and tells him that she will not be able to join the London School since she has other commitments to fulfill. The Dean is surprised and upset by her decision but Kriya apologizes to the Dean. She tells him that she has son unfinished business that she needs to take care of. She talks to the Dean about the D3 gang and St Louis College.

D3: The Board of Directors are not convinced... (November 28th, 2013)

The D3 gang all hope that the Board of Directors approve their business plan. Kriya prays for the D3 gang's success. They wonder if everything will be successful. They all meet in the rehearsal hall. They wonder where Rey is. Sharon calls Rey and finds out that he is waiting outside the VP's office. Rey wait outside the VP's office and tries to hear what is going on in the meeting. He hopes that everyone is convinced and approves the project. The VP comes out and bumps into Rey. Rey asks him what happened. The VP tells him that though the Board of Directors liked the proposal, they don't think that the D3 gang have the experience to open a dance academy.

D3: Rey and D3 gang decide to start a dance academy... (November 26th, 2013)

Rey and the D3 gang talk about their future plans. They are all overwhelmed by what lies ahead. Rey suggests that they seriously think about their future in dance. They all wonder what lies ahead for them all. Swayam suggests that instead of thinking about what will happen 6 months later, they should focus on the now. The D3 gang agrees. Meanwhile, in New York, Kriya gets a special package from Swayam for her birthday. She opens the package and sees a collage of pictures with the D3 gang. She is touched by the gesture.

Favorite Top 10 Dances: Shakti Mohan & Kunwar Amarjeet Singh aka Amar

Shakti Mohan and Kunwar Amarjeet Singh were thrust into our lives through Dance India Dance Season 2. Both of them were part of Terence Ki Toli and week after week wowed the audience with their heartfelt performances. After working together in Dance India Dance, Amar and Shakti came together once more. They both starred in Dil Dostii Dance, a dance based youth show. This time he audience got to see Amar and Shakti not just dance but also act. It was really sad when Shakti decided to leave the show to pursue further training in dancing. Regardless, the two of them share an undeniable chemistry and understanding for each other. Here is a look at my favorite performance. So in no particular order here they are...

Khuda Jaane on Dance India Dance 

This was their first performance on the show. They stole the hearts of the judges and made their way into the hearts of millions of fans. Amar and Shakti were perfect in this song. Their every move was full of emotions and conveyed a clear story.

Aankhon Ki Gustakiyan on Dance India Dance

This performance was for the Salman Khan special episode. Along with the dancing, I like the choreography had a bit of romance and mischief. Shakti and Amar were a treat to watch.

Tu Hi Tu on Dance India Dance

Amar and Shakti performed the Paso Doble together. They did an amazing job and totally justified the dance. They had aggression, power, passion and loads of chemistry. This has got to be the best Paso Doble ever performed on Dance India Dance till date.

Dhak Dhak on Dance India Dance

This was the first time Amar and Shakti ever performed a sensuous routine. They looked like they were completely at ease with each other. And once again, their chemistry was just mind blowing! Shakti was awesome playing Madhuri and Amar totally rocked his Anil Kapoor role.

Bheegi Bheegi on Dance India Dance

This was an emotional performance. Shakti and Amar raw emotions really touched my heart. They performed the routine beautifully. I especially loved Amar's acting in this routine. He played the part of a wounded/disfigured warrior perfectly.

Jiye Kyun on Footloose

Once again Amar and Shakti performed an emotional routine. This one had a bit of fighting, romance, passion and of course chemistry. The choreography matched the song perfectly. Shakti and Amar were completely in sync with each other.

Woh Thi Hum The on Dil Dostii Dance

This performance took place in the show. The characters, Rey and Kriya, had their first dance together. After this first dance, Rey realizes that he like Kriya. Amar and Shakti were fabulous in this routine. The most impressive part is that this entire routine was shot in one take!

Roop Tera Mastana on Dil Dostii Dance

This performance happened to be Shakti and Amar's second sensuous act together. I really like the way that this routine was choreographed. It was sensuous without being overtly sexy. Shakti was just perfect and Amar was charming, as usual.

In Lamhon Ke Damaan Mein on Dil Dostii Dance

This sequence takes place when Kriya finally lets Rey know how she feels about him. Amar and Shakti are so awesome in this sequence. They are perfectly in sync and dance beautifully. Shakti is so innocent yet sexy in this number.

Haye Rama on Dil Dostii Dance

And last but not the least, I had to include the most sexiest Amar and Shakti sequence ever. Although this is a dream sequence, Amar and Shakti enacted it perfectly. This one doesn't have any overt dances but their expressions and movements are more than a dance. Once again their amazing chemistry is undeniable.

So here they are my top 10 favorite dances by Amar and Shakti. Hopefully we will get to see them work together more often in the future. I know all of their fans want to see them dance together and I'm sure that if the right opportunity present itself, Shakti and Amar will come back together and set the stage on fire with their amazing partnership, undeniable chemistry and unmistakable talent.

D3: The D3 gang meet Aditya... (July 24th, 2013)

The D3 gang becomes excited when they hear that Aditya Khurrana is in St Louis. They decide to meet him and impress him so that he represents the group. They make their way to the VP's cabin and try to listen in on the conversation. Meanwhile, the VP strongly refuses to talk to Rey about leaving the group behind. He tells Aditya that Rey is very attached to the D3 group and will not leave them behind. Aditya inquires if that is because Rey is captain of the dance team. The VP corrects him and tell him that Swayam is the captain but ReYam work together so well that any outsider would have thought the same. He then goes on to tell Aditya about each member of the dance team and their special dance styles. The D3 gang hope that Aditya is impressed and agrees to represent them. Aditya tells the VP that he should get going on his way and makes his way out of the office. 

Once out, the D3 gang meet him and try to impress him with their skills. Nilesh raps, the girls tell him about their specialties, Bharat does a couple b-boying moves and Amar does some acting. Aditya gets irritated by their behavior and tries to leave but the gang surround him. They try too hard which annoys Aditya even more. Rey wonders how the meeting with Aditya is going. He calls Swayam to give him an update but Swayam tells him that he is not with the gang. Rey asks him to check up on them so that they don't mess up. Swayam finds the gang and watches in shock as the gang annoy Aditya. He gives Rey and update and they come up with a plan to salvage the situation before it gets out of hand. Swayam and a peon succeed in stopping the D3 gang from following Aditya around college. 

Bharat gets upset with Swayam and punches him. Swayam's fake teeth fall out and scares the girls. Amar notices that even though the teeth fell out, there is no blood. Finally, Nilesh and the rest of the gang figure out that it is Swayam. Before they can ask him why he is disguised, Swayam tells them that they have to impress Aditya Khurrana, not irritate him. He tells them that Rey and him came up with a plan to do just that. He also scolds them for annoying Aditya with their stupid acts and talks. Just as Aditya is making his way out of St Louis, Rey calls him and asks for a last chance. He asks Aditya to meet him in the rehearsal hall. Aditya agrees and makes his way to the rehearsal hall. He calls out for Rey and when no one answers he gets upset. Just then he spots something in the corner. 

Will the D3 gang succeed in impressing Aditya? What will Aditya's decision be? What is Aditya's agenda? Let's wait and watch... 

How awesome were Shakti and Amar on IDS? They totally rocked! Here's the Chammak Challo performance as requested by Geeta Maa. And Yes it's the same choreography as the Diwali Special of Dil Dostii Dance. Check out the Diwali Special performance in my Favorite Dance So Far post...

Check out this cute interview of ArSha talking about their respective IDS performances and dancing together after so long...

BTW Shakti will be shaking a leg with Mukti, Neeti and Madhuri on the upcoming episode of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa. Keep and eye out for that... 

Daily Update: D3, January 30th, 2013

Looks like the Sharon Patao plan worked but not before Sharon gets wind of the plan. Sharon isn't stupid! She can tell when her friends are trying to force her into doing something. She figures out that all of her friends are trying to get her to become the captain of the new dance team. ReYam, Aashi and Nilesh want her because of her leadership skills. They know that she can get stuff done considering they don't have much time for rehearsals. Sharon doesn't want to be involved because she has sworn off dancing. Just when she is about to walk off, Rey comes to the rescue. He creates a situation which makes Sharon aware of the attitude problem that the new dancers have. She immediately steps into Captain mode and takes charge. After all she can't just stand around doing nothing when her college's name is at stake. 

The whole jealous Sharon scene was hilarious! It's nice to Sharon being affected by what happens with Swayam. Normally we get to see things only from Swayam's perspective but this time we saw a reaction from Sharon. I'm hoping that this captaincy brings back the SwaRon romance. I'm tired of seeing these two fighting. We also got to see some cute TaaRey moments. I'm liking this whole sing-a-song approach that Rey tries to manao Taani. Most of all it's nice to see Rey happy for once. He has finally moved on and found love again. I just hope they stick together and help SwaRon to get back on track too!

Flashback: Last year this time, Rey was trying his hardest to manao Kriya at the group study which was held at Nicole's house. He was goofy then and he is goofy now too! We also see a jealous Sharon once again! Nicole was the one who stated that SwaRon have amazing chemistry. Sharon kept denying it and Swayam had decided that he wouldn't pursue Sharon. Yet everything Nicole talked to Swayam or danced with him, Sharon would be green with envy. It's also nice to see TanHa aka Shantanu & Sneha and ArSha aka Amar & Shakti together.

Also now that Sharon's in, I'm starting to notice that the oldies are starting to miss dancing. The last couple episodes have been riddled with montages of their previous performances. I'm pretty sure something major has to happen before the oldies finally realize that dance is their true calling. I wonder what will happen to the newbies. Today's episode definitely highlighted how much they miss being together in the rehearsal hall doing their thing. I wonder how much longer till we get to see the Indiafest episodes. My guess is at least 1-2 weeks. 

Until then, here's a snapshot of today's episode...