Dr. Teginder Singh Dhanoa

[Nikhil]

http://www.bhangraintheburgh.com/main.php

In the judges section for Burgh, Dr. Dhanoa is listed as the first student of Ustad Lal Singh Bhatti, here in the US. I didn't know that at all..

 

[Avneet]

Yea, that's Surinder Singh Dhanoa's son... Surinder Dhanoa started the Punjabi Culture Society in the Bay Area and is a part of many other prominent Punjabi groups in California (maybe even the nation)... West Coast teams may recognize the name as one the toughest judges in Bhangra Competition history - HUGE STICKLER for traditionality and proper execution. I think only Gabroo Shokeen could stay in his good graces these days because a lot of other "traditional" teams still throw in a gimmicks or add a new quirk to their dance style. And he LOATHED teams like Khalsa Junction. That gave Nor Cal competitions the notorious reputation of unfair judging- if you weren't atleast half live, and if the girls on your team were doing anything besides Giddha, you were done for. If his son, Dr. Dhanoa, judges anything like him, beware! lol jp

They're still nice people! Surinder Dhanoa was my Punjabi folk dance mentor/coach when I was a kid... I was exposed to everything traditional growing up... and who said Bhangra Empire dancers don't know anything about Bhangra??? tsk tsk... living proof- I was taught by a Bhangra Guru =)

 

[avtarchana]

Hi Avneet !

You are LUCKY to have a chance to learn from the reputed Dhanoa's family in the US and I, really LUV to meet then during my next tour to North America.

BEST WISHES !!

-AC/Chd.

 

[Gurjit]

Dhanoa family were the first to perform Malwai Giddha in california too. I believe a lot of the bhangra that came out of the bay area was inspired by this family and their dances. I think some members went on to form Gabroo Shokeen when they were De Anza College.

 

[Jaskaran]

WooHoo, That's my Tayaa Ji's son. Good description of him by whoever from empire wrote that, your pretty much dead on haha. That's where I got my skills and idea for the team cuz like he tells me, "Karni, perserve and save the folk."

And its spelled DHANOA thnaks

 

[Arjun Barua]

And its spelled DHANOA thnaks

What are you talking about? No one misspelled it.

 

[Vic]

He was the only judge at Burgh last year that could answer a bhangra related competition. I send him an e-mail saying sorry if i offended him. but i got no response
ahaha

 

[Jaskaran]

? Last Edit: Today at 03:11:49 AM by BRRUAH! ?

nice one moderator guy, trying to be slick? ha, thanks for fixing that

 

[C]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzPhFuylCxc&feature=related

Dr. Dhanoa

 

[Meistro]

that little kid dholi in the video is the one and only RAJU DHOLI. damnnn.......also theres another video floating around youtube from the same show, of Surinder Dhanoa and a group of older men displaying jhummar gidha. its a nice video.