Why do you love Bhangra?

[HdBrar]

Just wondering what reason to which everyone enjoys doing bhangra... I'm a little curious cause I'm actually writing a paper about bhangra. ;D I like bhangra because of the energy and physical activity it provides.

 

[Taisu Kumar]

One reason why I love Bhangra has to do with dancing in general. Doing Bhangra puts me in a unique state of happiness that cannot be achieved by any other means. I smile wider, let go of everything, and get a rush of euphoria. Its a feeling that can only be expressed as pure joy


There are special aspects of Bhangra that make this possible. First, Bhangra music is so happy and upbeat, and I love the beat of a great, solid dhol. Then aspects of the dance of Bhangra itself, such as its combination of grace and power and intricate formations, makes Bhangra beautiful to watch and be a part of.


But most importantly, sharing and creating this joy with my fellow dancers creates a bond of true friendship. That is what I love most about Bhangra.

 

[Anik915]

One reason why I love Bhangra has to do with dancing in general. Doing Bhangra puts me in a unique state of happiness that cannot be achieved by any other means. I smile wider, let go of everything, and get a rush of euphoria. Its a feeling that can only be expressed as pure joy


There are special aspects of Bhangra that make this possible. First, Bhangra music is so happy and upbeat, and I love the beat of a great, solid dhol. Then aspects of the dance of Bhangra itself, such as its combination of grace and power and intricate formations, makes Bhangra beautiful to watch and be a part of.


But most importantly, sharing and creating this joy with my fellow dancers creates a bond of true friendship. That is what I love most about Bhangra.

Well said, bro.

 

[siddyp]

first and foremost, i love every member of my team. that makes everything about the process of practicing, traveling, and competing way more amazing. we never have a sour or boring moment. awkward moments turn legendary. nothing can touch that.

the bhangra side is way too addicting. as said above, the music and dhol is amazing. The dance is so enjoyable and the flow just feels right. it allows me to get away from the 'real' world. its an amazing dance that never gets boring. you can't not be happy and do bhangra. its impossible. and it can make a day that has gone bad and turn it into a great one.

at competitions, i get so pumped at tech time listening to the subs rollin w every teams mix. you can't hear the mix clearly but the you can hear the bass in every mix and it gets me hyped up.
then while everyone's gettin ready, listening to the dholis warming up or just free stylin gets me psyched and in the zone.
then when you're standin side stage, there is a feeling you get when lookin around and your team mates, your best friends, knowing that you guys have put in so much for these next 8 minutes, thankin god for the opportunity to spend those 8 minutes with those people on stage. there is nothing better than bein on stage with those best friends.
when you pass them by while dancing and you guys make eye contact, choreographed or not, it makes both of you smile and go harder. makes the time on stage even more epic.
The interaction with the audience, hearing them cheer, knowing that they are enjoying your performance makes you feel amazing. that's all any team should ask for is the audience to be entertained. when watching it later, you can hear in the video, that the audience loved your performance and it makes you want to watch the video again and again.

performance video's, pride, memories, and best friends are forever. that's what I love about bhangra.

 

[Nikhil]

first and foremost, i love every member of my team. that makes everything about the process of practicing, traveling, and competing way more amazing. we never have a sour or boring moment. awkward moments turn legendary. nothing can touch that.

the bhangra side is way too addicting. as said above, the music and dhol is amazing. The dance is so enjoyable and the flow just feels right. it allows me to get away from the 'real' world. its an amazing dance that never gets boring. you can't not be happy and do bhangra. its impossible. and it can make a day that has gone bad and turn it into a great one.

at competitions, i get so pumped at tech time listening to the subs rollin w every teams mix. you can't hear the mix clearly but the you can hear the bass in every mix and it gets me hyped up.
then while everyone's gettin ready, listening to the dholis warming up or just free stylin gets me psyched and in the zone.
then when you're standin side stage, there is a feeling you get when lookin around and your team mates, your best friends, knowing that you guys have put in so much for these next 8 minutes, thankin god for the opportunity to spend those 8 minutes with those people on stage. there is nothing better than bein on stage with those best friends.
when you pass them by while dancing and you guys make eye contact, choreographed or not, it makes both of you smile and go harder. makes the time on stage even more epic.
The interaction with the audience, hearing them cheer, knowing that they are enjoying your performance makes you feel amazing. that's all any team should ask for is the audience to be entertained. when watching it later, you can hear in the video, that the audience loved your performance and it makes you want to watch the video again and again.

performance video's, pride, memories, and best friends are forever. that's what I love about bhangra.

If I had to walk away from bhangra today, I walk away feeling and believing exactly what you said in its entirety.

 

[PratigyaSingh]

One reason why I love Bhangra has to do with dancing in general. Doing Bhangra puts me in a unique state of happiness that cannot be achieved by any other means. I smile wider, let go of everything, and get a rush of euphoria. Its a feeling that can only be expressed as pure joy


There are special aspects of Bhangra that make this possible. First, Bhangra music is so happy and upbeat, and I love the beat of a great, solid dhol. Then aspects of the dance of Bhangra itself, such as its combination of grace and power and intricate formations, makes Bhangra beautiful to watch and be a part of.


But most importantly, sharing and creating this joy with my fellow dancers creates a bond of true friendship. That is what I love most about Bhangra.

+10...also, not to sound like a creeper but did you go to Montgomery High School? lol

 

[Sue Sylvester]

I'm a little curious cause I'm actually writing a paper

Alas, the motivation for so many BTF threads...

 

[HdBrar]

I'm a little curious cause I'm actually writing a paper

Alas, the motivation for so many BTF threads...

I know right! Every thread on BTF is like a straight up 10 page paper of dialogue. XD

 

[Pavan]

i think sid put it very well. for me personally, bhangra is an amazing way to be creative and "artistic" Most of the other things i do are very quantitative or focus on organizational skills. Bhangra is the first place where i found myself enjoying being artistic, and really get to be as creative as I want/can. I dont know if the same goes for others, but this is a huge reason I feel like it will be a big part of my life for a while.


And like said before, you can't not be happy doing bhangra!!

 

[Saab]

I have had the honor of dancing with some incredible teammates, and I think as I have gotten older I cherish the opportunities to practice and perform with them more and more. Competitions bring my friends together, and as I see myself going forward(and growing older) it is one of the things I love most about bhangra today. I don't know how many times I will be able to see the majority of them on a regular basis....

 

[Taisu Kumar]

+10...also, not to sound like a creeper but did you go to Montgomery High School? lol

Yes I did haha
and sick you were on GW and DCBC. Thats Awesome!
Monty alumni represent =)

 

[Suna]

performance video's, pride, memories, and best friends are forever. that's what I love about bhangra.

completely, 100% agree. My most cherished memories pretty much are all bhangra related, with some of the people i love most in the world. Doing and performing such a beautiful art form with such amazing and talented people can always always make any negative feelings I happen to have at the moment go away. Going to competitions and meeting people who I've never met before but have as strong a passion for bhangra as I have is also pretty damn awesome. There's always that instant connection, whether the person has the same feelings that you have about folk vs. modern sets or not.


Having only experienced bhangra with a collegiate team, I've been spoiled in that I get to see every member of my team 2-3 times a week (usually more since they're pretty much my family when I'm at Cornell), and this will definitely be the thing I miss most when I graduate this spring. Every aspect of the dance is intoxicating (ie dance, music, performances, competitions, etc.) to the point where I hope I'm never at a point in my life where I'm not able to dance bhangra. I love bhangra and I love my team.

 

[Amit]

and this will definitely be the thing I miss most when I graduate this spring

* Spring 2015

freshman.

 

[singh89]

One reason I liked doing Bhangra was to learn the dance form properly and getting the chance to go too different competitions. Also, I have met some great people through Bhangra.


Another reason I love Bhangra is because we have gotten the opportunities to host our own Bhangra competition. This process brings together so many people, everyone becomes a big family. It's a lot of work, but the whole process of hosting a Bhangra competition is amazing because people who have never been to a competition or been on a Bhangra team get the chance to be part of this amazing experience. I have been part of Warrior Bhangra Competition for the past two years, and currently still part of the competition for the upcoming year. It has been two amazing years, because both years we got the chance to meet new people through the competing teams, exhibition acts, audiences, and last but not least our own committee members. Some who never went to a single competition got the chance to be part of a event, and most of all new members loved being part of this competition. We look forward to another great year with new people.


Overall, Bhangra has played a big role, meeting new friends and like some of the people said before me was building great memories.

 

[goldiepabla]

Although I have never danced professionally there are so many reasons why I love bhangra.


I think the one I have realized recently is the experience of bhangra on a whole and the impact it makes on people's lives. Bhangra is not only a form of dance, a type of music people listen to, or a work out people try to perfect, but it is a social network for many. So many people that have never felt like they fit in anywhere else fit in the bhangra world. I, myself, used to judge this before and wonder why there were people who were so social in the bhangra world and so quiet everywhere else? But now I understand. For many people this is a place where they can express themselves like they were not able to before. It helps people with their confidence and skills.
There are so many ways you can be involved in bhangra: you can be a dancer, competition committee member, host, or viewer.
Bhangra has allowed for so many people to expose their talents. Whether it be the latest or traditional dancers who are showing everyone they can dance, dancers who bring new things to the table, hosts who are able to show their talent, committee members who are learning to work together and bring a competition, or the viewers who are appreciating what is happening. Everyone in the scene is able connect in some way or another and I know that it makes a huge difference in the lives of many.
Personally, being on Warrior Bhangra Committee I have seen so many people grow. Some people on our committee were very shy before and are now outgoing individuals working on their social skills and working with others. It seems like such simple tasks, but bhangra is really another avenue for people to explore these characteristics which is a beautiful thing

 

[Arjun Barua]

I love this thread, and I share all your sentiments.

 

[rajkaran]

I'm a little curious cause I'm actually writing a paper

Alas, the motivation for so many BTF threads...

...I've written a 13-page paper ABOUT BTF. Was actually pretty hard to write haha

 

[Ajay.H]

Thinking about this thread, I'm realizing how much of why I love bhangra has to do with the people I dance with. It's allowed me to connect with people on a completely new level.

 

[HdBrar]

You guys are doing gooduh. I'm liken' these touching responses. ;D

 

[pavbhaji91]

I smile wider, let go of everything, and get a rush of euphoria. Its a feeling that can only be expressed as pure joy

Well said bro, I find it very hard to believe that people have a tough time smiling when they dance. Bhangra is by far the most enjoyable dance.