So, for the new comers let me tell the entire story ... I started Bhangra in School (1973) and after that remained 'Captain' in Colleges and many times declared as the 'Best Dancer' of the Punjab University (Zonal)Youth Festivals, and traveled a lot in India through Bhangra, NCC (Flying n Gliding), Personal Tours etc..
In 2000, an IDEA clicked my mind that my Punjabi singer brothers were performing only in the Punjabi Audience, worldwide, due to their language problem, but since I was knowing the great BHANGRA DANCE, I started mission to teach Bhangra to non Punjabi/English speaking countries like CZ, Greece, Bulgaria, Hungary and conducted many workshops in Schools/Theaters there with my body language/Gud Bhangra intrumental music/beats as these countries were near to India.. and after that also enrolled myself at the Laban Centre of Dance at London (UK) to learn Contemporary dances, Choreography, Contact Improvisation, Fitness for dancers etc.. and after that Bhangra Nation, Canada invited me to Judge the 'World Bhangra Championship' and keeping in view the long list of promoting Punjabi Culture at national/international levels they conferred 'Life Time Achievement Award.'
When I came back from Toronto (Canada), got invitation from Bhangra Blast, Bruin Bhangra and the Houston (TX) one.. and after that everyone started inviting me and I started cancelling many shows as I am still working in the Punjab Govt., here at Chandigarh and it was very hard for me to take leaves, time and again.. so almost 3-4 times I missed the Florida, 2-3 times Blizzard, Once Bhangra Bash and 3 times the South Asian Alliance Culture Show at Toronto !!
For you information, a brief is mentioned below and if any one of you luv to ask any question..YOU ARE INVITED, PLASE :
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KEEPING in view the Accomplishments / National & International Bhangra Dance Workshops Bhangra / Dance Judgments across the Globe, the South Asian Alliance, comprising of 14- Universities / Schools of Canada / North America declared your this friend as the "WORLD`S BEST BHANGRA JUDGE."
Accomplishments:
Member, International Dance Council - UNESCO, Paris (France), conducted Bhangra
Dance Workshops in Czech Republic (2000); learn t advanced techniques in Choreography,
Contemporary dance, Contact Improvisation, Fitness for dancers etc., from
the prestigious "Laban Centre of Dance" at London, U.K.(2001).
Invited by the University of Sofia (BULGARIA) and GNM - Budapest (HUNGARY) also
conducted Bhangra workshops at renowned OMMA STUDIO at Crete (GREECE)
in 2002-03 and the mission / workshops were well received and appreciated by the media, around the globe.
Canada based "Bhangra Nation Multicultural Society (BNMS)" inducted name in the
"Hall of Fame" and conferred "2004-Life Time Achievement Award in Bhangra" in
January`04 and after that got opportunities to "Judge" the following
World`s Biggest Inter-varsity Bhangra Championships:
---"8th World Bhangra and Dhol Championship" held by the BNMS in Toronto (Jan 04)- CANADA;
---"11th Bhangra Blowout" by the George Washington University, Washington D.C. (April 04)- USA;
---"Bruin Bhangra-2004" by the University of California, Los Angeles (May `04) - USA;
---"Bayou Bhangra" by the University of Houston - Texas (Sept `04)- USA;
---"Bhangra Idols" - International Bhangra Championship by the Paji Guys Entertainment, Vancouver, British Columbia (Sept.05)- CANADA;
---"Bhangra Bash" by the University of Washington - Seattle (Feb `06)- USA;
---"South Asian Alliance Culture Show" by the University of Toronto - Mississauga (March `06) - CANADA
Misc.
-- Started Bhangra in 1973-74 at N.D.Paul Public High School, Chandigarh.
-- Remained Captain of Bhangra teams of DAV College and Government Colleges, Chandigarh.
-- Many times declared 'Best Dancer' at the Punjab University Zonal Youth Festivals..
-- Participated in various Private/Government (Punjab / Chandigarh Administration / North Zone Cultural Centre) Inter-State Cultural Exchange Programmes and toured almost entire India
-- Graduate in English, Economics, Geography and Military Training (NCC-AIR) D.A. V. College and Govt. College -Punjab University, Chandigarh - 1982 (INDIA);
--Looking after the Office Administration Section (Public Relations) of Punjab Financial Corporation, at Chandigarh, Since 1985;
-- Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations & Advertising from Punjabi University, Patiala (1989-91) (INDIA);
-- Rich exposure in Graphic Designing;
-- Holder of Private Pilot's License (Airplanes), Glider Pilot License (Govt. of India) -1978;
-- About 200 hours airplanes flying experience;
-- Once declared Best Glider Pilot of North India n...Second Best of India-s/b -Inter Directorate Best Glider Pilot Competition, New Delhi (1980-81);
-- Participated in IXth ASIAN GAMES, New Delhi (1982) and assisted the Organizing Committee - Wills World Cup, Titan Cup, Challenger Trophy at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium, Mohali (Punjab).
--Got opportunity to teach Bhangra to Mr. Ian Chappel, former Cricket Captain of Australia, during ICC Champions Cricket Trophy held in Nov/Dec 2006 and the same was telecast ed `live` on SET MAX (Extraa Innings)
--In many Punjabi films like Ishq Nimana, Jigri Yaar, Vaari Jatt, Hankaar etc...
--Honorary Secretary General - Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts (CIPA) and Ex-Member, Chandigarh Sangeet and Natak Akademi.
--Served NCC - Air wing for 4-years ..An Outstanding Cadet with several laurels...Got C-Certificate with 'A-GRADE' ..Received dozens of "Merit Certificates, College Colors, Roll of Honor.. Commanded Air Squadrons during Independence day, Republic Day, N.C.C. Days, College Annual functions etc. ..and also "Gallantry Award for Bravery" for saving the life of a cadet, as he fell down from Super Fast Train..I jumped from the running train & got the injured hospitalized and these days he is reputed Businessman !!
However, wishing you ALL THE BEST for the current Bhangra Competitions !!
With LUV
AC / Chandigarh.
