Bhangra Fusion OFFICIAL RESULTS

[Satwant]

MBT - Despite the problems, this team still has a lot of bright spots. Something was off right in the very beginning, then it picked up. One of their guys had a crazy face, the other one in the front of Apna Sangeet whose turla was falling off had amazing energy and sang all the words. I liked some of the choreo a lot, they caught the music when it came back pretty quickly and although some dancers looked upset (I think you could see one of them yelling on stage), some of their dancers showed a lot of pride by ending strongly. Saw them cheering for other teams right after that happened to them also, a nice change from some other teams who would be rowdy and obnoxious if their mix got messed up like that.

So true, when some teams are so upset that they tied for first that they cause riots, angrily demand score sheets, disrespect organizations that spend weeks and weeks working to put on competitions, etc... and you have a team that actually has their mix get cut off multiple times and still gets back in the crowd and starts cheering for the other teams... well, its good to know there are still teams that have enough respect to do that.

On another note, I heard about VCU changed up the joker and had one in full pagh/chaddra outfit, that sounds hella cool, can't wait to see the video!

 

[avirk]

Congrats APD, Hope to see videos of all the teams, always fun to watch the teams original sets and ideas.

 

[pluthra]

ok as far as the MBT comment, I'm sorry it came out so harsh. What I meant is that the facial expressions for the guys seemed incoherent with the girls, and as well with other guys. Now I'm not sure as to how MBT wants to display facial expressions, and if that is how its up to them. The other part was in regards to your formations. I think overall you do a great job of covering the stage and all, but at times I just think that they tend to create mobs or like come into a formation in which theyre all close alot, I think what im trying to get at here is that the Id like to see everyone clearly for maybe like a few seconds, but then again maybe because I'm so used to watching certain teams dance in like 2 lines so often and other formations like that that it just threw me off.

 

[mafzal]

* I would have placed MSU over APD. No offense to APD but the routine was pure pop, msu set was better although it was somewhat poppy in places too. But msu had better dancers overall every girl was on the same level and they were very very clean

* Bugged me a little that MSU used a Detroit/Put On For My City theme when they are not from Detroit at all... lol MSU is like 100 miles away from Detroit. Anyway guy came out halfway and played Lagni Yaari Ni tune on Violin which was cool, and the gimmick during Safari was also very cute (hard to explain but half the girls jumped on the other girls and like goofed off). However a lot of repetitive choreo

* Northwestern is my new fave team. They MADE THEIR OWN SHYKKE. Hope to see these guys do big things in the future. Good routine overall I thoroughly enjoyed it

* Best Dancer: The Joker

* Best Gimmick: Boston's gaddi thing lol

* SFU did a fake ending halfway through which I didn't really like. Overall good. Never saw these guys before but I enjoyed the performance. Seemed like the girls were better than the guys

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Posted this earlier today using Parul's laptop. Was in a hurry and forgot that I'd be under her name. Sorry! But yeah that's my takee

 

[Danny]

so now that im home and my hangover is gone ill write my first review (ok more like just showing love to everyone):

Mixer: Was pretty cool got to meet alot of people from other teams and get to know everybody. food was bombay-o, our team wasnt the best at this whole guess the bhangra song game but its all good!

Preparty: It took a while to get started but when it did....IT DID! not many teams showed up which was whatever, but we had a blast anyways props to PDDS for throwing such a sick party to kick off the weekend

the show:
CMU: you guys were hella chill, you were a strong team and it hurt to see the paggan fall so early in the game but hey you guys stuck through it! i remember during our routine coming towards your guys end and hearing the whole left side ROAR! hahaha much love!

Northwestern: cool ass peeps, i had never seen them before but they surprised me like no other! im still jealous that you guys paid $8 for your bus rides and we paid +250 for our flight tickets

MBT: man, you guys are the real champs of the night for sticking through the worst tech/stage difficulties ive ever witnessed....random lights going off, mix skipping a full song, etc. way to give it your all and still rock house! BRUUUAAAH!

MSU girls: i didn't get to see much since we were side/backstage prepping and getting pumped up for our performance but i heard nothing but good things! i do remember starting conversation with this one guy backstage in a suit and a few seconds later he said excuse me.......whipped out a violin........and went on stage to play with MSU! hahaha sick stuff! its been hell of a month and an honor rockin out with you gals!

Boston: really well rounded group and had this neat Gaddi gimmick i loved the new outfits, i always saw boston rockin the red/gold/black! and props to our boy for dancing his ass off after turla came done. you guys are chill as f*ck to party and havea good time with and end of the day that's all that really matters

PDDS: WOW! these dudes were sick! they had a strong live segment and i recall music was sick too! what i remember the most was when they all picked up stacks of money with Jazzy B's face printed on um and made it rain on all the teams! WOOOOOO that was one of those ideas that made you go "F*CK WHY DIDNT WE THINK OF THAT!" i really thought they had grabs at 1ST place especially since they had everyone in Detroit (including us) cheering um on! sad you guys are throwing in the towel so soon man, much love

VCU: def not the same team i saw at Bruin live, you guys are tooo sick! i kept hearing of this joker stuff all month long and now i finally know what the fuss is about! really clean routine with tons of creativity! if there was an MVP award it'd def gone to Mr. Benny reppin the Red/Yellow! lots of love from us to VCU we hope we can def knock heads again soon and party even harder!

SFU: HAHAHAHA MY NEW BEST FRIENDS OUT OF VANCITY! lol always a blast partying with you! especially Peter, Sharin, and Gurveen! as for the routine i was too busy cheering my ass off and wasn't paying much attention but im sure you guys rocked house!

Afterparty: dope. dont remember much. bar didn't accept Discover card. Boooo.

and last but not least....

Can't forget my APD boys for putting up a lot of hard work and persevering through the last 5 weeks of competing! we did something in those few weeks that some teams haven't done in years and im more then proud of us! we couldn't go 4-peat but we sure as hell lived it up like we did! i wouldn't trade the last month or so for anything! I'd rather lose with my brothers ANYDAY then win with a group that doesn't know how to have a good time! Also much love to KJ for being there til the end for us, everyone said theyre style was dead and would never make a return...HA! all love tho! We met some great new teams with amazing people and sure hope we can keep in touch as we will def be running a muck for times to come!

NEMO NISI MORS
Only death can divide us!
BRUUUUUUUUUUUAHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!​

 

[Bhogal93]

CONGRATS TOO ALL THE TEAMS WHO PLACED ;D

 

[Sharin]

Had a GREAT time at Fusion! Thanks soo much to all the teams for cheering us on even though we were the last team of the night and you all must have been super tired by then! I admit I was freaking out that teams were going to be sitting in the front row (intimidating much ) when they told us this at the mixer but I'm really glad you guys were all there, and I had a blast sitting in the front and interacting with teams as they danced ;D (and thanks Danny for pointing at me during your performance! ahah that made my day ). It was an honour to compete against you guys!

Thanks to the organizers (especially Deepika --for finding my sweater :-*!) for taking such good care of us. The pizza and buses waiting for us RIGHT after the competition def hit the spot haha. The hotel was suhweet.

Can't wait for Fusion 2010!!!

Special mention for my fellow West Coasters...APD!!.. You guys really do take partying seriously aha.you def made my trip..can't wait to see you all again!

Oh and love the reviews..thanks soo much, they help us out a lot!! Keep em coming If anyone has SFU's video or wants to give my team feedback feel free to message me!

 

[Lally]

VCU!!!

congratz to all the teams that placed!

 

[Danny]

does anyone know when the dvds or videos will be released?