Elite 8 predictions

[preet585]

just wondering .....but is the first time that SGPD and Empire are competingg together?

 

[Vick]

The trophy is already on it's way to California... and it's not going to San Jose...

 

[Jessie-V:0T]

every body wins, and goes home happy

 

[juggy1234]

just wondering .....but is the first time that SGPD and Empire are competingg together?

LOLL naa man, watch Bhangra Masti 3, it shows their rivalry at its peak.

 

[mrchicity]

just wondering .....but is the first time that SGPD and Empire are competingg together?

LOLL naa man, watch Bhangra Masti 3, it shows their rivalry at its peak.

You're thinking SGPD and Nachdi Jawani. I think the last time Empire and SGPD competed was at Bhangra Fusion in 2008. VCU and Duniya were there too (placings were Duniya, SGPD, and MBT, in that order)

 

[juggy1234]

just wondering .....but is the first time that SGPD and Empire are competingg together?

LOLL naa man, watch Bhangra Masti 3, it shows their rivalry at its peak.

You're thinking SGPD and Nachdi Jawani. I think the last time Empire and SGPD competed was at Bhangra Fusion in 2008. VCU and Duniya were there too (placings were Duniya, SGPD, and MBT, in that order)

AHAHAHAH ooops sorry, i was thinking about Nachdi, well its not a surprise, cuz there the team I think will take elite 8

GO NACHDI JAWANI!!!!!!!

 

[MPElive]

You're thinking SGPD and Nachdi Jawani. I think the last time Empire and SGPD competed was at Bhangra Fusion in 2008. VCU and Duniya were there too (placings were Duniya, SGPD, and MBT, in that order)

SGPD, Duniya & VCU certainly competed together at Fusion 2008 but I don't recall Bhangra Empire being there.

 

[Meistro]

You're thinking SGPD and Nachdi Jawani. I think the last time Empire and SGPD competed was at Bhangra Fusion in 2008. VCU and Duniya were there too (placings were Duniya, SGPD, and MBT, in that order)

SGPD, Duniya & VCU certainly competed together at Fusion 2008 but I don't recall Bhangra Empire being there.

yes empire was there

 

[Meistro]

Im really looking forward seeing the outcome of this competition. The style of judging that will take place is the first of its kind that we will be experiencing. I really think its going to be accurate and effective. How can anybody complain? Team captains will be judging their peers. The highest and lowest scores are dropped AND the rest of the team captain scores are averaged with the two designated judges. The teams going before and after team X (the team on stage) cannot judge team X. I can't imagine any teams risking their credibility and integrity by "ganging up" on other teams and giving lower scores. That might be the only flaw in this judging style. Otherwise, there shouldn't be any reason for drama after the comp. The accuracy of judging at competitions has been an ongoing debate. This style of judging might be something that other competitions adapt in the future. It was a very wise decision for the Elite 8 committee to choose such a high caliber competition to "test" this judging style. 13 more days folks.....less than two weeks...

 

[Vick]

If I was a team captain, I would do whatever it takes for my team to win... If the Elite committee wants to stick with this judging style, make the team captains score sheets public so we can see who did what... You need to instill some sort of fear/public backlash to keep the captains honest... Reality is that we will never see those sheets, so it doesn't even matter arguing about it...If I were NJ, I wouldn't trust SGPD's captain to judge my team without bias and vice versa... Same applies for VCU-Empire... I just think it's a dumb idea, let the judges do their jobs and the captains do theirs, dont mix the two..

 

[ban3rg]

i predict crazy bhangra battles at the mixer for this shindig,,, it'd be so epic. like an sgpd vs. nj danceoff?? ru kidding me?!?!!?

or like, Turbo from LBC vs. Sheel in an improvised dance-off, let's say to a Jhummar song. The bhangraverse would implode...Nakhra-overload!!!!

E8 committee should make that required as the icebreaker!!!! Just another cool "adventure" for GTV to put up!!!

 

[Vick]

Where is this mixer happening? and how do I get on the VIP list? hahaha....

 

[ban3rg]

Where is this mixer happening? and how do I get on the VIP list? hahaha....

seriously bro. i would like to make an announcement: if u are an elite 8 team and have a spot on ur roster, hollaa!!!

 

[mrchicity]

If I was a team captain, I would do whatever it takes for my team to win... If the Elite committee wants to stick with this judging style, make the team captains score sheets public so we can see who did what... You need to instill some sort of fear/public backlash to keep the captains honest... Reality is that we will never see those sheets, so it doesn't even matter arguing about it...If I were NJ, I wouldn't trust SGPD's captain to judge my team without bias and vice versa... Same applies for VCU-Empire... I just think it's a dumb idea, let the judges do their jobs and the captains do theirs, dont mix the two..

They will be making the captains sheets available on btf, I'm pretty sure they said that a couple of pages back

 

[Vick]

If I was a team captain, I would do whatever it takes for my team to win... If the Elite committee wants to stick with this judging style, make the team captains score sheets public so we can see who did what... You need to instill some sort of fear/public backlash to keep the captains honest... Reality is that we will never see those sheets, so it doesn't even matter arguing about it...If I were NJ, I wouldn't trust SGPD's captain to judge my team without bias and vice versa... Same applies for VCU-Empire... I just think it's a dumb idea, let the judges do their jobs and the captains do theirs, dont mix the two..

They will be making the captains sheets available on btf, I'm pretty sure they said that a couple of pages back

I didn't see the thread earlier, my bad... I'm all for it now...

 

[Remy]

I think letting the teams judge one another is a major mistake. If I danced for Empire, I would be pissed with this style of judging. I'm pretty sure the rubric is already set up to make sure that Empire does not place... Now you let your competitors have a vote, and we all know that Empire is the most despised bhangra team in the circuit, and it's a double whammy for them. Yea we all trust our peers to do the right thing, but the "right" thing never really materializes... In a competition of this calibur, I don't think its a good idea to "experiment"... Leave that for the loser competitions to refine and then pick up on it later on...The last thing I want to see is VCU losing to SGPD or Empire beating NJ by a miniscule margin that was determined by a vote from some of the teams competitors... That will be utter chaos and will ruin a night meant for the ages... If I were the Elite committee, I would change it up right now, this has catastrophe written all over it...

I couldn't agree more....didn't know teams were judging each other. I am intrigued, lol.

This will be very interesting.

 

[Remy]

Good luck to Panj! Bring it home boys

 

[AmyDee]

I hope everyone just has fun. :-* BE !

 

[Jeeti]

This is an absolutely revolutionary approach to any competiiton...and those veterans in the scene can hopefully see the potential in this judging system...

kudos to you organizers for having the cajones to do it proper.

 

[ban3rg]

to the organizers - please consider the battle/dance-off idea for the mixer - it's a legend that's just WAITING to unfold! every dancer is creative and "clownish" in their own way. imagine a "phumania-off" to a song like Tailka. the possibilities are endless!!! the fact of the matter is that there are going to be just too many great dancers in one place at this competition, it would be a shame if we didn't take advantage of that. this is the kind of stuff i'd love to show my grandkids one day!