Bayside Bhangra Judging HELP!

[Bayside Bhangra]

We are in the midst of finalizing our judging panel and are in need of another qualified and experienced judge.

We ask anyone that could volunteer or refer/recommend anyone to fill this vacant position. Please post any contact numbers/emails so we could follow up and select a qualified individual.

Resume/Brag Sheet will be required. Selection will be based on experience and knowledge of Bhangra, Judging, Previous Competitions, etc.

So far our panel consists of:
Atinder Cloty - MPELive
Parbinder Dhaliwal - En Karma
Luvdeep Randhawa - LV Signia
Member of the Punjab Association of Florida: TBA

Thank you.
www.BaysideBhangra.com
Info@BaysideBhangra.com

 

[avtarchana]

... and How's this Sir ?


KEEPING in view the Accomplishments / National & International Bhangra Dance Workshops in India & European Union, Bhangra / Dance Judgments across the Globe, the South Asian Alliance, comprising of 14- Universities / Schools of North America declared this ASIAN as the "WORLD`S BEST BHANGRA JUDGE."

Accomplishments:

Member, International Dance Council - UNESCO, Paris (France), conducted Bhangra
Dance Workshops in Czech Republic (2000); learn t advanced techniques in Choreography,
Contemporary dance, Contact Improvisation, Fitness for dancers etc., from
the prestigious "Laban Centre of Dance" in London, U.K.(2001).

Invited by the University of Sofia (BULGARIA) and GNM - Budapest (HUNGARY) also
conducted Bhangra workshops at renowned OMMA STUDIO at Crete (GREECE)
in 2002-03 and the mission / workshops were well received and appreciated by the media, around the globe.

Canada based "Bhangra Nation Multicultural Society (BNMS)" inducted name in the
"Hall of Fame" and conferred "2004-Life Time Achievement Award in Bhangra" in
Toronto and after that got various invitations to "Judge" the following
World`s Biggest Inter-varsity /Inter-Collegiate Bhangra Championships:


---"8th World Bhangra and Dhol Championship" conducted by the Bhangra Nation in Toronto (Jan 04)- CANADA;

---"11th Bhangra Blowout" by the George Washington University, Washington D.C. (April 04)- USA;

---"Bruin Bhangra-2004" by the University of California, Los Angeles (May `04) - USA;

---"Bayou Bhangra" by the University of Houston - Texas (Sept `04)- USA;

---"Bhangra Idols" - International Championship by Paji Guys Ent., Vancouver, BC (Sept.05)- CANADA;

---"Bhangra Bash" by the University of Washington - Seattle (Feb `06)- USA;

---"South Asian Alliance Culture Show" by the University of Toronto - Mississauga (March `06) - CANADA

..... n going to 'Judge' JAWANI BHANGRA in Toronto (ONT.) Canada on May 14, 2010.



-- Started Bhangra in 1973-74 at N.D.Paul Public High School, Sector 21, Chandigarh (India);

-- Remained Captain of Bhangra teams in School, DAV and Government Colleges, Chandigarh (India);

-- Many times declared 'Best Dancer' at the Punjab University Zonal Youth Festivals / Other Group / Folk festivals of National repute;

-- Member of Bhangra troupes of various Private/Government (Punjab / Chandigarh Administration / North Zone Cultural Centre) Inter-State Cultural Exchange Programmes and toured almost entire India;

-- Performed in IXth ASIAN GAMES, New Delhi as Bhangra dancer (1982), assisted the Organizing Committee - Wills World Cup, Titan Cup, Challenger Trophy at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium, Mohali (Punjab)- INDIA;

--Got opportunity to teach Bhangra to Mr. Ian Chappel, former Cricket Captain of Australia, during ICC Champions Cricket Trophy held in Nov/Dec 2006 and the same was telecast ed `live` on SET MAX (Extraa Innings);

--In many Punjabi films like Ishq Nimana, Jigri Yaar, Vaari Jatt, Hankaar etc. with (Late) Sh. Varinder, Preeti Sapru, Mehar Mittal etc. etc.



Misc.::

-- Graduate in English, Economics, Geography and Military Training (NCC-AIR) D.A.V. College and Govt. Colleges - Punjab University, Chandigarh - 1982 (INDIA);

--Looking after the Office Administration Section (Public Relations) of Punjab Fin. Corpn., at Chandigarh (India);

-- Post Graduate in Public Relations & Advertising from Punjabi University, Patiala (1989-91) (INDIA) and rich exposure in Graphic Designing;

-- Holder of Private Pilot's License (Airplanes), Glider Pilot License (Govt. of India) -1978 and about 200 hours airplanes flying experience;

-- Once declared Best Glider Pilot of North India n...Second Best of India-s/b -during NCC Inter Directorate Best Glider Pilot Competition held at New Delhi (1980-81);

--Honorary Secretary General - Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA) and Ex-Member, Chandigarh Sangeet and Natak Akademi;

--Served NCC - Air wing for 4-years ..An Outstanding Cadet with several laurels...Got C-Certificate with 'A-GRADE' ..Received dozens of "Merit Certificates, College Colors, Roll of Honors.. Commanded Air Squadrons during Independence day, Republic Day, N.C.C. Days, College Annual functions etc.

--Received the Highest Award - "Gallantry Award for Bravery" for saving the life of a cadet, when he fell down from Super Fast G.T. Express Train. I managed to pick him up from the tracks and hospitalized the badly injured cadet at Wardha (Maharastra) and these days he is reputed Businessman at Chandigarh..

CHEERS !!

*****

 

[MPElive]

I would highly recommend the committee to go with some judges that I have worked in the past as they can provide great feedback to the teams after the competition.

A mix of modern & traditional judges inlude: Pashi Singh Malik, Saleem Malkana (Both of New Jersey), Gurpreet Nanua (Rooh Punjab Dee, Toronto) Govind Rangrass (Michigan), Dr. Teginder Dhanoa (California) and few others..

 

[Waleed]

Bayside Bhangra,

I'm going to put you guys on the spot here but I'd like to very respectfully inquire, what are the credentials of your judges? Most importantly, which teams have they performed with? How and why are the artists from your competition judging?

To judge a bhangra team - at the very least you must have been on a bhangra team to appreciate variables such as form, execution,stamina, formations, etc (to name a few). For dancers, everyone starts with no bhangra knowledge, then they learn bhangra, understand what it means to be on a team, eventually they get better, become educated about bhangra, how its properly done, become captain, become coach... the ultimate crown is get selected as a judge. How does someone become a judge by skipping all those steps?

My personal suggestion is that your next judge should be an ex-team member/ex-dancer who is well educated about today's bhangra scene and can give his/her input as a dancer. Just my 2 cents.

Otherwise, I think you guys seem to have everything on lock and looks like it will be a very nice weekend. Good luck & I hope you guys have a great competition.

 

[TheSlammer]

The last Judge should be Harjot Hundal

 

[kinnell]

Psshht... judges... They're so overrated. Who needs them anyways... Just pick a placing out of a hat!

 

[Bayside Bhangra]

Thanks for all the responses and feedback. We will be contacting those who were listed.

In response to Waleeds post:
- We really appreciate your feedback and it makes perfect sense. Our panel currently is not finalized, hence we sent this post. We completely understand your question with the artists as judges, of the two, one will be chosen and we have a pretty good idea on who it will be based on their experience and knowledge in what you mentioned, experience on a team is crucial, and is one of our deciding factors.

We are aiming to comprise a panel that we are comfortable with before we finalize and announce it to teams, and to be honest, we are still not there yet. We want to make sure we are targeting the right individuals to ensure our judging is firm but includes open mindedness with a balance of modern v. traditional.

I hope this helps, and we appreciate everyones input.

 

[AmyDee]

Psshht... judges... They're so overrated. Who needs them anyways... Just pick a placing out of a hat!

I thought a panel of turtles would be best....

 

[Amlii]

who is parbinder dhaliwal and luvdeep randhawa ?

 

[Bharathi]

who is parbinder dhaliwal and luvdeep randhawa ?

Members of a Vancouver based band.

Can I suggest ex VIBE members Lucky Toor, Sonia Basi-Toor, Tanya Basi or Preet Sandhu? All very VERY experienced dancers and none involved in any which way with any current competing teams. You might also use their potentially more modern views on bhangra to complement your current host of more traditionally inclined judges?

 

[Jabar Jung]

You should get ravinder ranghuwal since hes going to be around that time?