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Hi everyone! We didn’t really celebrate this, but I just realized that this past April, BTF turned 10 years old! It’s been amazing to see BTF evolve over the years.
Obviously, conversation on BTF is a lot different and less than in its earlier years. I’ve been talking to a few people who want to help kickstart new discussions within the community. I’ll let them explain more, and will just briefly introduce them. I also want to recognize @Basim, who has single-handedly moderated BTF for the past few years. I have only occasionally helped with site administration, while he has kept topics focused and attended to various users’ requests.
Welcome to the new moderator team on BTF!
Obviously, conversation on BTF is a lot different and less than in its earlier years. I’ve been talking to a few people who want to help kickstart new discussions within the community. I’ll let them explain more, and will just briefly introduce them. I also want to recognize @Basim, who has single-handedly moderated BTF for the past few years. I have only occasionally helped with site administration, while he has kept topics focused and attended to various users’ requests.
Welcome to the new moderator team on BTF!
@angeblah Angela - Began dancing with the Vanderbilt BhangraDores from 2012-2014, Da Real Punjabiz from 2014-2017, and joined KPGD in 2017. Began captaining Duniya De Rang in 2016. Active judge.
@sahab Sahab - Started dancing on the Michigan Bhangra Team in 2012 and captained from 2013-2014, 2015-2016. After graduating from Umich, joined and began captaining Furteelay Shokeen in 2016. Most recently, founded Detroit’s premier bhangra academy, Detroit Folk Arts.
@sdadoo15 Sahil - Started dancing competitively with First Class Bhangra (FCB) in 2011. Joined UNC Bhangra Elite in the fall of 2015 as a freshman, and have captained UNC since the spring of 2016. Joined Khirre Phul Gulab De (KPGD) in 2017, and recently began instructing at Carolina Indian Arts in Raleigh, NC. Currently competing and performing for all three teams.
@Sehj Sehj - Began dancing with DRP in 2015. Took up role of captain in the 2017-2018 season (Thanos 
). Continuing this role into the 2018-2019 season.
). Continuing this role into the 2018-2019 season.
@UmerQureshi96 Umer- Started dancing on Steel City Bhangra in 2014 as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh. Shortly after quit SCB to join First Class Bhangra and began captaining the fall of 2016 and continues to captain today. Co-founded The Bhangra Podcast in 2017 and continues to run it today.
@AmitojSThind Amitoj - Began dancing competitively with Bhangra All Stars Sydney (BASS), in late 2013. Performed domestically and overseas at many competitions, including Bruin Bhangra and WBBC. Current coach/captain of the BASS boys.
@Ashley94 Ashley - Began dancing in 2013. Danced with Alamo City Bhangra from 2013 - 2017 and joined Duniya de Rang (DDR) at its formal conception in 2016. A DDR choreographer and Desi Dance Convention bhangra workshop leader 2018.
@Basim Basim - Danced with, helped establish, and provided guidance to a number of collegiate teams including UT Austin, UT San Antonio, and the University of Houston. Competed at the local & state level until 2010. Has been actively involved with the bhangra circuit since the early 2000’s. One of the early members on BTF. Promoted to a moderator in 2013 and has helped with a number of initiatives on BTF.
