Kush
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These days it seems like every competition I read a few statuses that are excited about a competition. Reminiscing on people met, places visited, memories made, and unforgettable fun had. And to compliment EVERY one of these posts, I see a match that makes me lose my smile. When we don't place, win, or do well at a competition, we blast competitions, teams, and individuals on Facebook, even "anonymously"? Really guys? Has it come to this? I'm really beginning to believe that the bhangra circuit is devoid of maturity, class, and even slowly loosing its fun.
Teams that put in WEEKS of effort, all kinds of sacrifices, perhaps practice to attempt to better ones ability, knowledge and skill are shot down by snide individuals with their own personal agendas. Judges, "qualified or not", who take the time to apply any experience and knowledge, respect performances that have been compiled by all teams, and then do THEIR best to evaluate an entire lineup of a competition, are belittled by those who believe they are in some way superior.
It seems to me that the only teams qualified to actually DANCE, are those that DANCE like we want them to. It seems to ME that the only judges qualified to actually JUDGE, are those that JUDGE like we want them to.
Teams and Judges alike should place importance on exactly those aspects that WE believe remain true at heart to what WE define as "proper bhangra". When WE do a gimmick, it is not outside of the standard level of permission in a FOLK bhangra set, but when OTHERS do, a travesty has occurred. Everyone else knows NOTHING about bhangra and should... perhaps shut up and learn how to dance?
...AND to make matters even more comical, we delete the comments of those individuals who disagree with us. We don't wish to have open minds, perspectives, or tolerance. We want OUR ideals, beliefs, and principles to reign supreme. All who do not agree are not worthy...lol. Have your opinions, but only a person who cannot withstand scrutiny and crumbles in the face of debate will hide the comments of their competitors and adversaries. And the only reason to block ones self from observation and questioning is because, when seen upclose, the imperfections become blatantly apparent.
There's a word for this: Pathetic.
It just makes me sad :-\. You know what's funny? I took this offense on behalf of others, and it feels like its been a long time coming. Had to get it off my chest.
God Bless
Teams that put in WEEKS of effort, all kinds of sacrifices, perhaps practice to attempt to better ones ability, knowledge and skill are shot down by snide individuals with their own personal agendas. Judges, "qualified or not", who take the time to apply any experience and knowledge, respect performances that have been compiled by all teams, and then do THEIR best to evaluate an entire lineup of a competition, are belittled by those who believe they are in some way superior.
It seems to me that the only teams qualified to actually DANCE, are those that DANCE like we want them to. It seems to ME that the only judges qualified to actually JUDGE, are those that JUDGE like we want them to.
Teams and Judges alike should place importance on exactly those aspects that WE believe remain true at heart to what WE define as "proper bhangra". When WE do a gimmick, it is not outside of the standard level of permission in a FOLK bhangra set, but when OTHERS do, a travesty has occurred. Everyone else knows NOTHING about bhangra and should... perhaps shut up and learn how to dance?
...AND to make matters even more comical, we delete the comments of those individuals who disagree with us. We don't wish to have open minds, perspectives, or tolerance. We want OUR ideals, beliefs, and principles to reign supreme. All who do not agree are not worthy...lol. Have your opinions, but only a person who cannot withstand scrutiny and crumbles in the face of debate will hide the comments of their competitors and adversaries. And the only reason to block ones self from observation and questioning is because, when seen upclose, the imperfections become blatantly apparent.
There's a word for this: Pathetic.
It just makes me sad :-\. You know what's funny? I took this offense on behalf of others, and it feels like its been a long time coming. Had to get it off my chest.
God Bless
