BHANGRA EMPIRE FALL 2025 DANCE OFF

November 9th at Dougherty Valley Performing Arts Center

🎉 2026 REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON DECEMBER 1ST!

Our next session will begin on January 24th and wraps up with our Spring Dance Off on March 29th. Registration will open up on December 1st!

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SPONSORS OF OUR SHOW!

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SHOW 1 - 11AM

TIDDE TIDDIYAN

Dublin Toddlers Class (Tues/Sat)
Taught by Mehar Lally and Piya Madan
Assisted by Vanshikaa Anand

These energetic little dancers are ready to kick off our Fall Dance Off! From learning their lefts and rights to practicing how to follow the rhythm, our toddlers are off to a great start in their Bhangra journey. Please welcome Tidde Tiddiyan!

BHANGRA POWER

Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays 2PM)
Taught by Trishna Kang
Assisted by Avika Goel

Next up, these kids bring on the energy and cultural style of bhangra with their smiling faces and passion - even at their young age. They have worked hard to show you all their powerful moves and bless you with radiant energy. Please welcome BHANGRA POWER!!!

BHANGRA EMPIRE SPARKLING STARS

Academy All Girls Team Ages 7-9
Coached by Supreet Thiara

Up next, we have something truly magical! The Sparkling Stars -- the youngest and cutest academy team -- are here to shine bright and spread joy through dance. With a little help from their Bhangra Fairy Godmother, these tiny dreamers are ready to fill the stage with sparkle, smiles, and lots of energy. Please welcome... the Sparkling Stars!!

P-TOWN PATAKHA

Dublin Advanced Adults Class (Sundays)
Taught by Ekam Bath
Assisted by

🔥 Get ready for fireworks, because here come the P-Town Pataka! This explosive crew lives up to their name — bringing unstoppable power, crisp footwork, and pure pataka energy to the stage. With every beat, they light it up with smiles, spirit, and style that can only come from true passion for bhangra. So hold onto your seats and make some noise for the unstoppable, unforgettable P-TOWN PATAKA! 💥

DUBLIN DHAMAKA

Dublin Intermediate Adults Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Arisha Mehta

They’ve mastered timing, teamwork, and that signature bhangra flair. Always the loudest in the room, and the most fun to watch, please welcome Dublin Dhamaka!

SAC MUTIYAARAN

Sacramento Beginner Adults (Saturdays)
Taught by Palkpreet Multani
Assisted by Dylan Naresh

All the way from Sacramento, these dancers bring grace, confidence, and pure joy to the stage. Their hard work and bright energy show exactly why they are the heart of Sacramento’s Mutiyaaran crew.

ROYAL STAR GIRLS

Academy Adults Team Ages 18+
Coached by Omer Mirza and Angad Jassal

Alright everyone — get ready to witness power, grace, and pure queen energy! 👑 These ladies have been putting in the work, bringing strength, elegance, and that unstoppable Bhangra Empire spirit to every move. Tonight, they’re here to prove that royalty isn’t given — it’s earned! Ten fierce performers. One unstoppable crew. Together they shine brighter than ever before. Put your hands together, make some noise, and welcome to the stage… the Bhangra Empire ROYAL STAR GIRLS!

41 EMPIRE

Dublin Advanced Kids Class (Wednesdays)
Taught by Mansha Arora
Assisted by Armaan Singh

These powerful dancers are ready to light up the stage with their energy and passion! From perfecting every move to performing with confidence and teamwork, they bring the true spirit of Bhangra wherever they go. Please welcome 41 Empire!

SIGMA EMPIRE

Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Taught by Mehar Lally, Maya Charda, and Seerut Saini

Sigma Empire is all about big energy, and fearless fun — young dancers building their Bhangra power, one beat at a time. Strong hands, mighty spirit, and full of swag — Sigma Empire brings the next generation of Bhangra stars to life with every move they own.

SACRAMENTO PATAKE

Sacramento Intermediate Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Palkpreet Multani
Assisted by Dylan Naresh

Pop, pop, pop, these patakhe will bring the energy! This team lives up to their name with explosive spirit, sharp moves, and nonstop passion. Get ready for powerful footwork and vibrant energy from the Sacramento Patake.

BHANGRAHOLICS

Dublin Beginner Adults Class (Saturdays and Thursdays)
Taught by Piya Madan, Maya Sharda, and Seerut Saini
Assisted by Naman Kandola

These enthusiastic and positive students are ready to rock the stage (and the dance floor) with their new bhangra skills. Please welcome the Bhangraholics!

BEAM TEAM

Sacramento Advanced Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Palkpreet Multani

This team shows up with confidence, strength, and serious skill. They’ve trained hard all season, and you can feel their focus in every move, so get ready for the Beam Team to light up the stage today.

LITTLE STARS

Academy Coed Team Ages 9-11
Coached by Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Rhea Singh

You’re not ready for the fire that these little Gabrus and Muteyaars are bringing onto stage today. They work hard, they laugh, and they love to dance together. Give a huge round of applause for the energetic and unique Bhangra Empire Little Stars!

SADAA SWAG

Dublin Intermediate Adults Class (Thursdays)
Taught by Lovina Kodwaney

Next up, we present our intermediate-level adult Bhangra team -— Saada Swag! This talented group embodies passion, teamwork, and true Punjabi pride. They dance with heart, confidence, and their signature swag. Please welcome Saada Swag to the stage!”

BHANGRA CAPYBARAS

Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays 11AM)
Taught by Alisha Dhutti
Assisted by Harpreet Chatha

From the heart of Dublin, these young dancers bring energy, rhythm, and smiles that light up the stage. With every stomp, clap, and jump… they’re here to show you what beginner Bhangra is all about! Put your hands together for the unstoppable… Bhangra Capybaras!

EMPIRE CHAMPIONS

Dublin Advanced Kids Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Trishna Kang

These inspiring kids are ready to showcase their amazing steps with their enthusiastic energy. They have style AND smiles - please welcome the EMPIRE CHAMPIONS!!!

GABROO STARS

Academy All Guys Team Ages 10-15
Coached by Omer Mirza
Assisted by Ekam Bath

Alright everyone… this is the moment we’ve all been waiting for! For the first time ever in Bhangra Empire history — not 5, not 10, but 15 Gabroos are about to take over the stage! Get ready for pure power, unstoppable energy, and that signature BE swagger — all packed into one explosive performance! They’re loud, they’re proud, and they’re here to show what brotherhood and Bhangra really look like. Make some noise, clap your hands, and welcome… the GABROO STARS!

67 EMPIRE CHAMPIONS

Dublin Intermediate Kids Class (Saturdays and Wednesdays)
Taught by Mansha Arora and Arisha Mehta

They’re small, they’re fast, and they’ve got more bhangra power than your morning coffee. If you blink, you’ll miss a move! Put your hands together for Dublin’s very own mini tornadoes; the 67 Empire Champions!)

EMPIRE STARS

Sacramento Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Palkpreet Multani

They’re tiny, but they shine with so much excitement and rhythm. These little dancers bring big smiles and big energy, so please give a loud cheer for our Empire Stars!

BHANGRA BLAZE

Dublin Advanced Adults (Thursdays)
Taught by Lovina Kodwaney

Hold onto your seats, everyone — it’s about to get explosive! Up next, we bring you our Dublin Thursday advanced adult Bhangra team — Bhangra Blaze! They will set the stage on fire with their explosive moves and fierce spirit! Make some noise for Bhangra Blaze!

GRAND FINALE - BHANGRA EMPIRE

Artistic Director: Tanvi Singh

SHOW 2 - 4PM

PUNJABI WARRIORS

Fremont and San JoseToddlers Class
Taught by Malvika Kadaba and Maliha Parmar

For the first act of the evening, I present to you, Bhangra Empire’s tiniest Dancers, our Toddlers classes from Fremont and San Jose! But don’t underestime their strength because their Bhangra skills are indeed mighty! Let’s give a warm welcome to the Punjabi Warriors!

SAN JOSE SHONKIES

San Jose Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays and Sundays)
Taught by Renuka Raju and Ashna Singh

They’re small in size but massive in energy! These little Shonkies are bursting with excitement, rhythm, and pure Bhangra joy. Quick Warning, their smiles are contagious. So clap along and cheer for San Jose Shonkies!

SHINING STARS

Academy All Girls Team (Ages 15-17)
Coached by Jiya Sodhi

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Shining Stars, a dynamic all-girls Bhangra team that radiates energy, grace, and pure passion for Punjabi culture. These performers bring together tradition and modern flair, celebrating the spirit of sisterhood and rhythm. Get ready to feel the beat, clap along, and be uplifted by their vibrant performance. Give it up for Shining Stars!

DHOL DYNAMITES

San Jose Intermediate Kids (Sundays)
Taught by Renuka Raju

Get ready for an explosion of rhythm and power! We are thrilled to introduce the intermediate masters of the beat: THE DHOL DYNAMITES. They have spent the season sharpening their skills, and they are here to bring the thunder. Brace yourselves for this high-octane performance!

JOSH JUNIORS

San Jose Advanced Kids (Sundays)
Taught by Anmol Guram

Small in size, big in Josh! These young dynamos are ready to light up the stage with unstoppable energy and pure Bhangra spirit!

SAN JOSE DI SHAAN

San Jose Intermediate Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Ashna Singh

The name says it all. From the tiniest steps to the biggest jumps, this team carries the rhythm of San Jose in every beat. They’ve trained, laughed, and full-on vibed their way here today. Get ready to feel the Shaan! Let’s give it up for San Jose Di Shaan!

GOLDEN STARS

Academy Coed Team Ages 9-14
Coached by Nikhil Deshmudre

We’ve seen an incredible group of young dancers grow through our San Jose classes — and now, it’s finally time. Making their official debut as our very first San Jose kids academy team… please welcome the Bhangra Empire Golden Stars! Tonight, they dedicate their performance to their parents — for every ride, every Sunday practice, and all the love and support that made this moment possible. For the first time ever on the Dance Off stage… make some noise for the Golden Starssss! 🌟🔥

EMPIRE SHERS

Fremont Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Assisted by Maho Grover

Lions signify royalty, family, and strength! And that’s exactly what our Fremont Beginner Kids embody! Please put your paws together for the Empire Shers!

BHANGRAFLIX & CHILL

Mountain View Intermediate Adults (Sundays)
Taught by Mehar Lally

Lights, dhol, action! Bhangraflix and Chill aims to brings cinematic flair with unstoppable Bhangra energy — always ready to stream good vibes! From footwork to flair, Bhangraflix and Chill blends passion, power, and play — because every beat deserves a blockbuster moment.

BHANGRA DI SHAAN

San Jose Beginner Adults (Saturdays and Sundays)
Taught by Ashna Singh and Neha Gupta

When this group hits the floor, you can feel the energy shift. they’ve got the rhythm, the attitude, and that unbeatable bhangra spark. every move screams confidence and joy. Make some noise for Bhangra Di Shaan!

RISING STARS

Academy Coed Team Ages 11-14
Coached by Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Rhea Singh

The girls and boys on this team have grown up with dedication to their craft in Bhangra and continue to hone into that skill, refining their form, their nakhra, and their power. There’s no other Bhangra team of this age that can bring this wild energy that you’re about to see. So let’s get hype, for the one, the only Rising Stars!

SHOOTING STARS

Academy All Girls Team Ages 12-14
Coached by Tanvi Singh
Assisted by Baani Singh

Shooting Stars is a vibrant group of young girls who embody the spirit and energy of Bhangra. In this performance, they will showcase the cohesiveness of folk and modern Bhangra. Through their understanding of both live and music Bhangra, Shooting Stars beautifully highlight the evolution of this art form by honoring its roots while bringing a fresh, youthful spark to the stage.

DHOL GPT

San Jose Advanced Adults Class (Sundays)
Taught by Maliha Parmar

Forget ChatGPT, this is DholGPT, the advanced model trained on dhol drops, high energy, and good vibes. With powerful footwork, expressive moves, and a love for bhangra that never runs out of beats, these dancers bring bhangra that’s bold, brilliant, and bursting with life. So get ready, turn up the volume, and give it up for DHOL GPT!

BORN TO SHINE CREW

Fremont Beginner Adults (Saturdays)
Taught by Navneet Gill

Full of energy, talent, and the true spirit of Punjab, this team is ready to shine. They don’t just perform — they light up the stage. Please welcome the unstoppable, the energetic … the Born to Shine Crew!

CHAK DE CREW

San Jose intermediate Adults Class (Sundays)
Taught by Anmol Guram

With big smiles and bigger moves, this team is bringing the beat, the energy, and the vibe! Give it up for Chak De Crew!

ROYAL STARS COED

Academy Coed Team (Ages 18+)
Coached by Bahaar Bhatia

Please welcome to the stage Royal Stars, the newest co-ed adults academy team based in San Jose! Making their debut performance, this talented group brings together dancers from across the Bay Area to showcase the perfect blend of classic bhangra roots and vibrant new styles. Get ready for an impeccable performance filled with passion, teamwork, and spirit. Make some noise for Royal Stars!

INTERSTARS

Fremont Intermediate Kids Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Assisted by Mandeep Singh

Interstellar? Intermediate? Nope - even better! All the way from Fremont, please welcome Fremont’s Intermediate Kids class, the InterStars!

CHARHDI KALA CREW

Mountain View Beginner Adults Class (Sundays)
Taught by Mehar Lally

As the name suggests, this crew embodies the spirit of ever-rising energy — celebrating culture through powerful, high-spirited Bhangra that will definitely lift everyone's spirits up.

ALL-STARS

Academy Coed Team (Ages 15-17)
Coached by Omer Mirza
Assisted by Gurpreet Singh
Captains Ekam Bath and Kabir Sandhu

Alright everyone — it’s time for the best of the best! These are the veterans of the Academy — sixteen dancers who’ve trained, battled, and performed their way to the top. Every move, every beat, every moment — pure precision and power. They’re the leaders, the mentors, the ones who set the standard for what it means to be Bhangra Empire. Get on your feet, bring the energy, and make some noise for the most experienced team in the game… the BHANGRA EMPIRE ALL-STARS!

TUMBI TUNERS

Fremont Intermediate Adults Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Navneet Gill
Assisted by Nimrit Gill

We’re proud to present a group that brings both tradition and creativity to the stage. Let the energy rise, the tumbi sing, and the stage explode with color and culture. Please give a loud and lively welcome to the TUMBI TUNERS!

ELITE EMPIRE

Fremont Advanced Kids (Saturdays)
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Assisted by Mehar and Mandeep

For our next performance, I’d like to introduce, not an Advanced class, but an Elite Family of Dancers from Fremont. Let’s give a royal cheer to Fremont’s Advanced Kids class - Elite Empire!

GRAND FINALE - BHANGRA EMPIRE

Artistic Director: Tanvi Singh