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Replying to Rohan, Ram, Howie, Sahab, and other people who have chimed in on the "Nationals" topic:
First, this year the Desi Dance Network introduced a new Bollywood/fusion championships that eschews the BA auto-bid system. It's called Legends, and it's an ELO points-based system that is...
Thanks for the thoughtful post, Sahil!
A couple thoughts crossed my mind--
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How would this impact the ability for international teams, live teams, and independent collaborations (e.g. Tune Squad) to compete on high profile stages?
How would you reconcile different...
1. Rutgers
2. Rutgers
Best nakhra: Rutgers
Best name: Rutgers
Nicest socks: Rutgers
Overall best in made-up categories: Rutgers
I gotchu, Soham. ;D In all seriousness, good luck to everyone!
Re: PREDICTIONS for Got Bhangra Competition 2016
http://bhangrateamsforum.com/discuss/main-bhangra-discussion/got-bhangra-predictions/
People are hyped already. :)
Placing predictions?
1. Anakh Sherniyan Di - Detroit, MI
2. Columbia Bhangra - New York City, NY
3. DC Metro Punjabi Arts Academy - Washington D.C.
4. Gator Bhangra - Orlando, Florida
5. New England Bhangra Club - Boston, MA
6. Rangli Jawani - Tampa, FL
7. Rochester Bhangra -...
Voting for DJ1. For DJ2, in the beginning Jatt Dang and Concussive seemed to mesh well together, but I was sad that I could barely hear Concussive for the rest of the track.
Overall, I enjoyed the performance because 1) you guys remained in control of your set and executed it well, and 2) I got a sense of your team identity. Highlight for me was how well you all dance together as a team; it put a smile on my face!
I agree with the general critiques that Howie gave...
Obviously, I'm a non-Punjabi. And like you, I pay my respects by doing research on the history, dance, and music (hi Gibb). Yet I know that no amount of reading can measure up to the understanding, or rather instinct, gained from growing up Punjabi and experiencing all of its joys and hardships...
We gave approval for its release, but the final GTV video has not been posted. I updated the original post with a link to the rough copy that Harjot sent us.
Apologies for never replying, but I agree with the points you made, Sonny. Looking down at ground level is one of my bad habits, too...
Hello, friends in the SoCal area!
Da Real Punjabiz (DRP) will be holding tryouts on October 1st from 6-9PM at UCSD's RIMAC Gym. No experience is required. Non-UCSD, old farts (like me) are also welcome to tryout.
Come ready to learn and perform a Bhangra piece. It's gonna be a kickass time...