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- Saleem
Many variations of this step, but check out our version of Luddi!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al4pJmDRysw&index=15&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0
for order of teaching steps:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0
if you want to drill in steps, try The Bhangra Workout within the App. A few teams have tried it and it has tremendously helped new dancers not only learn the steps with repetition, but also...
Thanks to the committee for having me! Great job and appreciate the gracious hospitality.
Ash and Sammy, awesome working with you this weekend.
To all the teams, well done! Hope the feedback was helpful. If any team wants additional clarification, just Facebook me and we can set something...
Any NYC Bhangra dancers interested in being part of videos for the App? Email LearnBhangraApp@gmail.com.
We start early on Saturday 3/12 (8 AM) and will shoot videos around MH and BK. These vids will be shared individually by the artists participating at the Urban Desi Conference (Mickey...
Kohra is a high energy step that requires precise and upright form to acheive the optimal result. Take a look at our tutorial here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdRIjPTm0rU&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0&index=14
If the elephant is your spirit animal, look no further - Haathi Chaal is below! A mixture of energy and grace, this step is a fan favorite:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juLHEMutsw4&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0&index=12
appreciate that big time sumeet and harry...means a lot! honored to have shared stage/practice with you guys.
i vote for saleem, without whom BTF would not exist and Bhangra marriages/babies would not happen
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Thanks for all the great responses! We were able to fill out 2 positions, just looking for a couple more Brand Ambassadors for various regions. These positions are remote-capable and are income generating.
Send your resume to LearnBhangraApp@gmail.com if interested.
Side Tari is a very graceful step from not only the upper body, but also in the placement and balance of weight of your feet. Check it out here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VykyPMmmkh4&index=11&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0
Dhamaal snaps are a variation of single dhamaal, bringing your legs back instead of forward. If you feel the stretch in your obliques, you know you are doing it correctly and maximizing the movement:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knSk5j0P8AM&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0&index=10
Congrats, you will find your official offer letter for the LBA brand ambassador position in your email <3. haha thanks for the kind words man! it's all about spreading the love of bhangra, appreciate everyone in the bhangra circuit who has been so helpful. look forward to working with many more...
One of the oldest and most classical steps, General Bhangra (or just Bhangra) allows you to get big, wide, and powerful. Take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONqWyXxWc64&index=8&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0
If you are looking to join our team, send your resume to learnbhangraapp@gmail.com!
We have sales (paid), marketing (equity with various income opptys), and social media (equity with various income opptys) positions available. You can be remote.
If you have other talents, send us an email...
Now that you have learned Bedi, here is a new variation with the arms - introducing Sheesha!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4HjI-H0PSo&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0&index=7
BTW, Sheesha is a name used for a variety of steps, there may be other names used for this particular...
Now that you have seen the foot movement of Single Dhamaal and Bedi, take a look at Punjab. This step combines the tapping of Bedi with the high knees of Dhamaal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vEZE9JRNxs
Yo BTF, we have now covered Single Dhamaal, Bedi, and Single Jhummar. This next step is all about "breaking it down" when the bass hits - introducing Chaal:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NHqGwanRmU&index=5&list=PLJWbEzNf2ZUSYm6-z6L3IEZzojvYbTqW0
Sure thing! It really depends on the beat - the slower the beat, the more time you have to raise your leg all the way to way to waist height. The key is to extend throughout the entire motion, so utilize the pace to determine how high your knee is able to go. The key is that you don't want it to...