whenever i explain what bhangra is to someone i always mention that it started as a dance commemorating the arrival of the harvest, performed at the harvest festival vaisakhi
but over the years, it's evolved into a major aspect of indian culture, and been influenced by modern musical movements. it's as much it's own brand of music and dance as hip-hop.
as for the dance itself, it's very energetic and pretty different from other dances as a dhol beat is very unique.