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GHG Bhangra Competition-Fresno Placings
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Sona Johal
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Congrats guys!!!
puttsardar98
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I actually heard that Rooh Punjab Di got third. Either way, congrats to all the teams! 
indiangngsta5
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you say that like rpd jacked the trophy... ns jrs didnt even do that great...
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LOL!!!!indiangngsta5 said:
puttsardar98
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Let the shit talking begin. I didn't mean to knock any teams down, I was just saying what I had heard. I wasn't personally there. But like I said, congrats to all the teams.indiangngsta5 said:
baljot
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haha no reason to shit talk. i saw the score sheets and saw shokeen got 3rd. but they might have changed things up.puttsardar98 said:Let the shit talking begin. I didn't mean to knock any teams down, I was just saying what I had heard. I wasn't personally there. But like I said, congrats to all the teams.indiangngsta5 said:
VoiceOfAGeneration
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roooooohiiii!!!!!! we went hard in the paint, thats all i can say
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Official Results For The 2nd Annual GHG Junior International Competition:
1.) Gabroo Punjab De
2.) East West Collaboration
3.) Rooh Punjab Di
On Behalf of the GHG Committee, I want to thank all the teams for coming and participating to the competition and we hope to see you guys again next year!
1.) Gabroo Punjab De
2.) East West Collaboration
3.) Rooh Punjab Di
On Behalf of the GHG Committee, I want to thank all the teams for coming and participating to the competition and we hope to see you guys again next year!
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which one?Gopi916 said:
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This was actually a very nice junior comp. The event itself was a mela/annual day for the GHG dance academy, the competition was a small part. What that meant was around 100 giddha acts, lots of ice cream and chole bathura and sitting in hot sun.
The committee did a good job communicating with the teams, keeping the kids cool in the shade, and providing lots and lots of water (they dumped ice and tons of bottle in the bed of a pickup). I had a good time, I know the juniors had a great time and overall the experience was friendly and fun (as a junior comp should be).
Having said that...
The judging was silly (as it usually is at these things) but transparent in my mind. The judges all had a very narrow view of bhangra that doesn't quite match watch people are putting on stage. However, they were at least very honest about their thoughts and even though I disagreed with almost everything they were saying, I could at least respect that they had their opinion and applied it to all teams. Especially when seeing the overall show, I can understand why they had the judges they had and that's absolutely fine, but should also inform teams traveling from long distance about them. Kids get excited and it's a heartbreak for them to hear that they didn't do dhamaal...when in reality the judge meant to say they didn't do dhamaal over a dhol and in a circle. I'll let all the senior teams in the circuit know that using any English song in a mix means they're not really doing bhangra, kthx.
In the end, it's a junior competition and the goal is to support and help youngsters in performing and learning. The placings should only be a bonus, not the goal. Sad to see a lot of adults behaving like children after the show (and this was across multiple teams, so I'm not calling out anyone in particular here). But that's the way it is, and hopefully these kids don't take to that behavior as they grow older.
GHG, great junior comp, no real complaints on my end except to inform teams ahead of time of how traditionally the judges might be. Not for sake of placings, but so coaches can prep the kids ahead of time on differences in style and preference and use it as an opportunity to teach respect and push the notion of dancing for self and audience rather than for trophies.
Shoutout to everyone chillin in the hotel after the comp, AG guys, Tarun, Sumit, Harman etc. See ya'll in Oct
The committee did a good job communicating with the teams, keeping the kids cool in the shade, and providing lots and lots of water (they dumped ice and tons of bottle in the bed of a pickup). I had a good time, I know the juniors had a great time and overall the experience was friendly and fun (as a junior comp should be).
Having said that...
The judging was silly (as it usually is at these things) but transparent in my mind. The judges all had a very narrow view of bhangra that doesn't quite match watch people are putting on stage. However, they were at least very honest about their thoughts and even though I disagreed with almost everything they were saying, I could at least respect that they had their opinion and applied it to all teams. Especially when seeing the overall show, I can understand why they had the judges they had and that's absolutely fine, but should also inform teams traveling from long distance about them. Kids get excited and it's a heartbreak for them to hear that they didn't do dhamaal...when in reality the judge meant to say they didn't do dhamaal over a dhol and in a circle. I'll let all the senior teams in the circuit know that using any English song in a mix means they're not really doing bhangra, kthx.
In the end, it's a junior competition and the goal is to support and help youngsters in performing and learning. The placings should only be a bonus, not the goal. Sad to see a lot of adults behaving like children after the show (and this was across multiple teams, so I'm not calling out anyone in particular here). But that's the way it is, and hopefully these kids don't take to that behavior as they grow older.
GHG, great junior comp, no real complaints on my end except to inform teams ahead of time of how traditionally the judges might be. Not for sake of placings, but so coaches can prep the kids ahead of time on differences in style and preference and use it as an opportunity to teach respect and push the notion of dancing for self and audience rather than for trophies.
Shoutout to everyone chillin in the hotel after the comp, AG guys, Tarun, Sumit, Harman etc. See ya'll in Oct
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I just wanted to say, although it was hectic travel plan and some very hectic weather, we enjoyed the trip to Fresno. It was a great experience for a first time competition, and I think both the kids and parents enjoyed it. For your first time, I think its an eye opening experience. Sukhpreet, Amarpaul, and the rest of the Purple Paggan Geek Squad(the entire committee color synched for the show) did a great job making sure the teams had everything, and we had fun.
Couple of things:
1. Tech times were a little slow. I think teams after us had a little bit more tech time. Try to please have the sound guy there on time so we can get our full fifteen minutes, and every team has the same amount. Was annoying that the guy did a sound check of another song while I was talking to the kids, but the speaker system was great.
2. Show ran an hour late. It was a huge thing. A lot of the older guys(swi, bags, nisha, etc) and parents had to rush to make sure the kids were not thirsty, dying, etc. We had been getting ready since ten am, and it frays the nerves of a younger kid. However, the communication between the committee and the teams were good(though more accurate estimates please).
3. Mixer was good, but was also delayed. Again, I know the IST protocol, but try to keep it moving. I would suggest something more random and simple for the lineup(random hat drawing), rather than the long musical chairs. Keep everything shorter, time for food longer, and it would be in good shape. Food was amazing...amazing.
4. After the competition, it might be something to eat dinner or something, and have something for the kids. Things started getting really really crazy at 7:30. Kinda scary haha.
5. Lastly, I know there are a lot of people involved in the competition, but I heard a lot of talking from a lot of people. Keep it shorter and more to the point, and if they want to talk, I think it would be cooler to have them come team to team to impart luck. More powerful and better for everyone.
Sukhpreet and Co, this has the potential to be a tremendous comp. I think if you want to make it bigger, make it more competition-centric in the lead-up. You guys did a great job of keeping us happy, but it seems more mela first and comp second(which might be the way you want/it is, but teams need to know that).
The only thing I will say about the competition judging is that there was a LARGE disparity in points between first and the rest, and that it favors live bhangra. On swi's note, I will say it stings a lot to be told your not doing dhamaal, when you spend time finding a dhamaal song and dhamaal to do. If you feel that strongly about music and its remix ability...well now teams know. The judges were very rubric centered.
Overall, the FCB crew had fun. Shoutout to Knights boyz, the crazy people we met(AG, NS, etc) and the organizers. Good job!
Couple of things:
1. Tech times were a little slow. I think teams after us had a little bit more tech time. Try to please have the sound guy there on time so we can get our full fifteen minutes, and every team has the same amount. Was annoying that the guy did a sound check of another song while I was talking to the kids, but the speaker system was great.
2. Show ran an hour late. It was a huge thing. A lot of the older guys(swi, bags, nisha, etc) and parents had to rush to make sure the kids were not thirsty, dying, etc. We had been getting ready since ten am, and it frays the nerves of a younger kid. However, the communication between the committee and the teams were good(though more accurate estimates please).
3. Mixer was good, but was also delayed. Again, I know the IST protocol, but try to keep it moving. I would suggest something more random and simple for the lineup(random hat drawing), rather than the long musical chairs. Keep everything shorter, time for food longer, and it would be in good shape. Food was amazing...amazing.
4. After the competition, it might be something to eat dinner or something, and have something for the kids. Things started getting really really crazy at 7:30. Kinda scary haha.
5. Lastly, I know there are a lot of people involved in the competition, but I heard a lot of talking from a lot of people. Keep it shorter and more to the point, and if they want to talk, I think it would be cooler to have them come team to team to impart luck. More powerful and better for everyone.
Sukhpreet and Co, this has the potential to be a tremendous comp. I think if you want to make it bigger, make it more competition-centric in the lead-up. You guys did a great job of keeping us happy, but it seems more mela first and comp second(which might be the way you want/it is, but teams need to know that).
The only thing I will say about the competition judging is that there was a LARGE disparity in points between first and the rest, and that it favors live bhangra. On swi's note, I will say it stings a lot to be told your not doing dhamaal, when you spend time finding a dhamaal song and dhamaal to do. If you feel that strongly about music and its remix ability...well now teams know. The judges were very rubric centered.
Overall, the FCB crew had fun. Shoutout to Knights boyz, the crazy people we met(AG, NS, etc) and the organizers. Good job!
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Saab said:
Plus when you were performing and look over at a judge and they didnt like something you would see there head nod at all times and then they complained about our punjabi spirit and i thought to myself how does our punjabi spirit stay up when they keep nodding there heads at our choreo and music?
But overall the comp was good and the experience was amazing.
this comp needs new judges after the comp we went there and asked the judges why we placed third there like cause ur vardiyan werent good wtf :S and there like we didnt like 2 of the songs wtffff :S tell us wat songs to fukin dance to den and rpd got third cuz we gave da trophy bakkk