BHANGRA EMPIRE SUMMER 2022 DANCE OFF
October 22nd at Castro Valley Performing Arts Center
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SHOW 1
DUBLIN DA DHAMAKA
Dublin Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Mannat Dhot
Assisted by Krishna Bhalla
Get Ready for the most hype, and energized performance of the night. This team is ready to live up to their name. Give it up for Dublin da Dhamaka!!
DUBLIN EMPIRE
Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Jrs)
Taught by Mannat Dhot
Assisted by Omer Mirza
Don't judge them by their size. These little kiddos are here to rock the stage! They're adorable, but have the loudest HOYEs you've heard and the most nakhra you've seen. Give it up for Dublin Empire!
BHANGRA EMPIRE LITTLE STARS
Coached by Gurleen Parmar
Assisted by Jagpreet and Simren
The phrase "chota packet bada dhamaka" could not be more true with our first academy team performance. Our little stars have worked very hard this session to show you all their bhangra abilities. Prepare to be amazed!
BHANGRA MASTERS
Sacramento Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Amrita Singh
They're full of energy, smiles, and fun - let's give it up for the Sacramento Beginner Kids, the Bhangra Masters!
WAKHRA SWAG
Dublin Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Prabhnoor Sodhi
They've got hops and their jugnis get low low low! We're excited to share our love for the bhangra nakhra with you. Get ready for the swag you never had - ladies and gentleman, Dublin's Wakhra Swag!
BHANGRA EMPIRE SHOOTING STARS
Coached by Shreya Dhingra
Get ready for our newest team ready to bring their bhangra flair and nakhra! An all girls team not to be underestimated, just like a shooting star you’ll see them streak across stage with their energy and power! Let’s hear a ‘hoye hoye’ for Bhangra Empire’s Shooting Stars!
SUNNYVALE BHANGRA ROCKSTARS
Sunnyvale Beginner Kids
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
What do you get when you unite adorable, high-energy, and excited kiddos with Bhangra? The Sunnyvale Bhangra Rock Stars! Enjoy as they dance their way into your heart! Young in age, abundant in talent!
SAC ROYALTY
Sacramento Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Amrita Singh
This group embodies the spirit and grace of bhangra. Please welcome the Sacramento Beginner Adults, Sac Royalties!
BHANGRA EMPIRE ALL STARS
Taught by Jackie Thind
Comprised of kids ages 15-17, The Bhangra Empire All Stars features some of our most talented students. Today they will showcase their energy, nakhra, and grace on stage with a routine they have been working very hard to put together. Give it up for the All Stars as they bring you Punjab's pristine folk naach, Bhangra Bhangra Bhangra!
DUBLIN PROS
Dublin Beginner Kids (Seniors)
Taught by Mannat Dhot
Assisted by Omer Mirza
These amazing kids are here to show you how its done! Let's welcome on stage the Dublin Pros!!
BHANGRA EMPIRE
Senior Team Ages 18 and Up
Artistic Director: Anushka Pushpala
SHOW 2
SAN JOSE DE SITARE
San Jose Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Gourav Wadwa
They say start young, and that's true for next class! Presenting to you, these young San Jose de Sitare who'll make way to your hearts through their smiles, steps and energy.
ROOH PUNJAB DI
Fremont Beginner Adults
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Palkpreet Multani
Rooh Punjab Di is an energetic group hailing from Fremont. This group has come formed to show you that bhangra can bring everyone together. This is a group that was shy to perform for the first time with Empire, let alone go second in today's line up, but they are ready to set the bar high! Please give it up for your !!!
BHANGRA EMPIRE RISING STARS
Coached by Jackie Thind
Comprised of kids ages 12-14,The Bhangra Empire Rising Stars features some of our most gifted students. They have worked hard together in bringing you a routine that shows their love of Bhangra. If the beat of the dhol won't get you up on your seats, then their excitement dancing to it definitely will. Give it up for your Bhangra Empire Rising Stars!
MEHAK PUNJAB DI
Fremont Intermediate Kids Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Palkpreet Multani
Get ready for Fremont's Intermediate kids, who with their fierce and energetic dancing will show you how they like to refer themselves. Mehak Punjab Di!
HEERAY PUNJAB DE
Fremont Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Palkpreet Multani
Coming from Fremont, these cute kids are ready to showcase what they have learned. They will shine as bright as the diamonds of Punjab they are. We hope you enjoy their performance!
MTV BHANGRA CREW
Mountain View Intermediate Adults
Taught by Sumanyu Maingi
Assisted by Noor Bandhari
There's strength in numbers! Get ready to dance in your seats as MTV Intermediate adults take over the stage.
ROOH PUNJAB DI
Mountain View Beginner Adults
Taught by Sumanyu Maingi
Watch MTV Beginner adults bring the soul of Punjab to the stage with their big smiles, crazy nakhra and amazing energy!
RANGLA PUNJAB
Fremont Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Palkpreet Multani
The Fremont Intermediate Adults class, who like to call themselves Rangla Punjab, are dancing together for the first time with one mission...Dancing their hearts out and having fun! Give it up for them as they show their skills in Bhangra Bhangra Bhangra Bruaaahhhh!
BHANGRA EMPIRE SHINING STARS
Academy All Girls Team Ages 11-17
Coached by Gurleen Parmar
Assisted by Gia Singh
This group of girls are about to wow you with their energy as well as their grace please welcome our shining stars!
WAKHRA NAKHRA
San Jose Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Gourav Wadhwa
Assisted by Siya Arora
Their Swag is Wakhra, their Nakhra is Wakhra and so is their Bhangra! Hold on your breaths for the explosion of energy coming your way.
BIG BHANGA THEORY
Mountain View Advanced Adults
Taught by Sumanyu Maingi
Assisted by Noor Bandhari
They've got grace. They've got energy. They've got smiles. They've got "Hoye"s. MTV Advanced, ladies and gentlemen!
BHANGRA EMPIRE
Senior Team Ages 18 and Up
Artistic Director: Anushka Pushpala
