September 14, 2009

Bhangra Beats Workshop on Sept. 27th

I will be holding a Bhangra Beats workshop on Sunday September 27th at Flashpoint: Coors Dance Studio (916 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001) from 1PM-3PM.  This class will focus more on learning some cool Pop-Bhangra moves, including a few new ones I’ve come up with recently.  So even if you’ve attended a previous Bhangra Beats workshop, you will be sure to learn something new.  Please send an e-mail to classes@bhangrabeats.org if you want to register for the workshop.  Space is limited so act fast!

September 2, 2009
…Bhangra Beats is much more intense. If initially the workout seem too much, you can lower the intensity or just do the default move and pick back up when you are rested. Just don’t give up. With time, as with me, you will build up some serious stamina!
Dhiraj Bhattacharya - Amazon.com
August 30, 2009

If you’re a busy mom that uses Bhangra Beats for exercise please contact me asap at jay@bhangrabeats.org as we have a great media opportunity for you.

August 7, 2009

What a fun crowd at the International Festival in Baltimore.  They sure loved doing their “Balle Balles” and “Bruaaaahhhs”!

July 31, 2009
I will be leading a Bhangra Beats jam session at the Baltimore International Festival (http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/ifest/events.php) on August 2nd at 3PM. Come check out this free to the public event!

I will be leading a Bhangra Beats jam session at the Baltimore International Festival (http://www.ci.baltimore.md.us/ifest/events.php) on August 2nd at 3PM. Come check out this free to the public event!

Asian Festival DC

I’ll be performing a Bhangra dance with SAPAN at the Asian Festival in Reston, VA on Saturday August 1st at 5PM.  You can find details at www.asianfestivaldc.com

July 12, 2009

Capital Fringe Festival in DC

I will be performing with the SAPAN Institute at the Capital Fringe Festival (http://www.capfringe.org/) in DC. See below for more details.

Cirque Dú SAPAN: A Showcase Of South Asian Performing Arts* Be enchanted by the performing arts of ancient South Asia. Engross yourself in the contagious phenomenon of modern Bollywood. Experience the fusion of South Asian diasporic culture. Cirque Dú SAPAN presents a showcase of emerging South Asian talent ingrained in tradition. No two shows will be the same!

Where: The Mountain – at Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church 900 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20001

When: Sunday July 12 @ 6pm Saturday July 18 @ 11am Friday July 24 @ 6pm

Tickets: Tickets can be purchased through the Capital Fringe Festival website at capitalfringe.org. *This production is presented as a part of the 2009 Capital Fringe Festival. Capital Fringe Festival & the Baldacchino Gypsy Tent Bar 607 New York Ave NW Washington, DC 20001 capitalfringe.org

June 10, 2009
I only found this DVD thrift shopping with my dad, and I noticed results after the first go at it :) It’s not something I would have picked out for myself at retail price, but it’s been fun, motivational, and it’s given me energy already :) so my compliments. I already recommended it to some friends.
 Ana
June 5, 2009

Artomatic - Bhangra Beats Demo

I will be doing a Bhangra Beats demo this Saturday 6/6 at 6PM at the Artomatic showcase in Washington DC. There should be a great crowd and lots of other fun things going on so come check it out. See the Artomatic website for more details: http://www.artomatic.org, including location.

May 26, 2009

An Improbable Meeting

Sorry for not updating in a few weeks. I’ve had to go to 4 different weddings in 4 different states the last 2 weekends. However, at the last Sangeet I attended, I ran into Rani from Mississippi (who won a copy of the Bhangra Beats DVD during my Jus Punjabi interview). Who would have thought?? Having only spoken to her over the phone , it was great meeting Rani and her 2 daughters in person, and I hope to continue to meet other Bhangra Beats fans from around the country and the world.