BHANGRA EMPIRE SUMMER 2023 DANCE OFF

July 9th at Castro Valley Performing Arts Center

Our next in-person session of classes begins on August 26th and ends with our Fall Dance Off on November 5th. Sign up for in-person classes, workshops, and online classes using the links below to unlock special discounts that are available only during today's show!

Use Promo Code DanceOff15 to get 15% off of all In-Person Classes
Use Promo Code EMPIRE20 to get 20% off of July Online Bhangra Classes
4 New Workshops announced! Purchase tickets for $30 or get our Summer

IN-PERSON AND ONLINE BHANGRA CLASSES
WORKSHOP TICKETS
ACADEMY AUDITIONS

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SILVER SPONSOR FOR TODAY'S SHOW

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AFTERNOON SHOW

BHANGRA SUPERHEROES

Dublin Toddlers Class
Taught by Puneet Mirza
Assisted by Rishika Kohli

This team is full of our littlest students, but they are, by far, the most enthusiastic! These kids have worked hard each week to learn about beats and develop an early love for bhangra. Please welcome the Dublin Toddlers Class!

DUBLIN STARS

Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Thursdays)
Taught by Puneet Mirza

Stars are usually found in the sky, but these kids shine just as bright! With their out-of-this-world personalities and glowing smiles, they're about to blast their performance into space! Enjoy the Thursday Dublin Kids Class!

DUBLIN DA DHAMAKA

Dublin Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Mannat Dhot

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!!

SUNNYVALE SPIDER-KIDS 👦🏽👧🏽🕷

Sunnyvale Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Malvika Kadaba

What do you get when you combine the love of bhangra and Spider-Man? The Sunnyvale Spider-Kids 👦🏽👧🏽🕷! Their superhuman powers knows no bounds. From agility to grace, strength to intelligence, and “Spider-Sense” to nakhra, the Sunnyvale Spider-Kids truly are superheroes! Enjoy their captivating performance! But watch out, don’t get trapped in their web!

GIDDHA SAHELIYAN DA

Dublin Beginner Giddha Class
Taught by Mannat Dhot

Now you've seen a lot of bhangra on stage today so it's time to switch it up. Give it up for the Dublin Giddha class here to show you their nakhre and swag. This amazing group of ladies have been preparing very hard to take you on a journey showcasing the experience a group of friends have from dreaming about marriage to the actual marriage day. Get ready for some boliyan, taaliyan, and overal dhamaka. Give a roun of applause to Giddha Saheliyan Da

NIKKE PATAKHE

Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Palkpreet Multani
Assisted by Simren Sandhu

Full of energy are the Dublin Beginner kids! They will light the stage up with enthusiasm and excitement! Prepare to be amazed by these little patakhe! Please give a warm round of applause!

BHANGRA EMPIRE LITTLE STARS

Academy Team Ages 7-10
Coached by Gurleen Parmar
Assisted by Jagpreet Singh

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!

DUBLIN NACHDA

Dublin Beginner Adults Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Gurpreet Singh

Coming all the way from Dublin, get ready to witness the talent of Dublin Nachda as they "nach" across this stage with excitement and energy that will blow you away!!

DUBTOWN DE HEERAY

Dublin Advanced Adults Class
Taught by Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Sohana Mahal

We've found a rare diamond in the tri-valley area - ladies and gentleman I give you our Dubtown De Heeray! The Bhangra team that won't cease to amaze - they have energy to shake up the dance floor, lalkaara to reach all the way to Punjab, and a performance to reflect their dedication to their dance.

BHANGRE DE SITAARE

Dublin Beginner Kids Class (Sundays)
Taught by Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Sohana Mahal

Give a grand welcome to our Bhangre De Sitaare from Pleasanton. These little dancers have steps, hops, and swag and will amaze you with their hoye hoyes. Get ready for a chota packet bada dhamaaka to happen on this stage - bruaaahhh!

BHANGA EMPIRE SHINING STARS

Academy All Girls Team Ages 12-17
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!

ELECTRIC EMPIRE

Dublin Intermediate Kids Class
Taught by Palkpreet Multani
Assisted by Simren Sandhu

Lighting up the stage will be these passionate kids from Electric Empire! Prepare to be blown away by the amazing Dublin Intermedite kids. Please give a around of applause for Electricccc Empire!!

P-TOWN PATAKHA

Dublin Beginner Adults Class (Thursdays/Sundays)
Taught by Omer Mirza and Lovina K

In case you didn't get enough fireworks on 4th of July, P-Town Patakha is ready to put on an explosive performance that will rock your world!

BHANGRA EMPIRE

Senior Team Ages 18 and Up
Artistic Director: Sumanyu Maingi
Choreographers: Neha Shekhar and Saloni Madaan

EVENING SHOW

HEEREY PUNJAB DE

Fremont Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Rajveer Singh

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!

KUKKADAN DI TOLI AKA THE CHICKEN SQUAD

Mountain View Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Sumanyu Maingi

Are they real birds? Oh, are they chickens? No, they just crush the chicken moves. Put your hands together for MTV Chicken Squad!

BORN TO BHANGRA

San Jose Beginner Adults Class (Sundays)
Taught by Maha Husain

Don't be fooled- this class may be small but they'll be sure to wow you with their moves! You might even say they were Born to Bhangra! Give it up for the San Jose Beginner Adults!

BHANGRA EMPIRE SHOOTING STARS

Academy Team Ages 11-17
Coached by Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Ananya Kaur

Get ready for our Shooting Star muteyaara! Their first year sharing the stage together - these girls have an endless store of energy and love for Bhangra. Their stage presence captures the mighty strength of Bhangra as a dance form. Watch out for the Shooting Star girls to drop their jugnis low low low!

ROOH PUNJAB DI

Fremont Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Rajveer Singh

Get ready to groove with Rooh Punjab Di, a beginner-level adult dance team from Fremont that brings a fresh, funky take on traditional Punjabi dance, guaranteed to get you up and moving to the beat!

MEHAK PUNJAB DI

Fremont Intermediate Kids Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Rajveer Singh

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!

RANG DE EMPIRE

San Jose Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays)
Taught by Nikhil Deshmudre

This team is a vibrant group of talented young dancers who are passionate about showcasing the colorful and energetic beats of Punjab. With bold moves and joyful expressions, these kids will have you feel the rhythm and experience the magic of Bhangra

BHANGRA EMPIRE RISING STARS

Academy All-Girl Team Ages 12-14
Coached by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Meharpreet Bhatia

Get ready to witness the exhilarating rhythm and vibrant energy of the Rising Stars, the Academy team, as they showcase their exceptional talent and mastery of traditional folk Bhangra with their energetic and synchronized movements, leaving you spellbound with their dynamic and captivating performances!

SHAAN-E-EMPIRE

San Jose Beginner Kids Class (Sundays)
Taught by Nikhil Deshmudre

This kids Bhangra dance team is a group of talented young performers who bring the joy and energy of Punjabi culture to life. From the colorful costumes to the lively music, our dancers will take you on a journey that celebrates the rich heritage of this traditional dance form. So come along and join us as we showcase the infectious spirit of Bhangra dance in all its glory!

JATT & JULIETZ

Fremont Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Jackie Thind
Assisted by Rajveer Singh

Get ready to experience the high-energy beats and explosive moves of Jatt & Julietz, the intermediate-level adult Bhangra dance team from Fremont, as they showcase the rich cultural heritage and electrifying rhythms of this traditional Punjabi dance form like never before!

BHANGRA 777

Mountain View Advanced Adults Class
Taught by Sumanyu Maingi

The OG Advanced class is back, this time with another fun move and a whole other level of enegy! Watch out for those Airplane Arms and try not to get hit by them. Bhangra 777, Ladies & Gentlemen.

BHANGRA EMPIRE ALL-STARS

Academy Team Ages 15-17
Coached by Jackie Thind

Prepare to be blown away by the All Stars, a group of exceptionally talented and highly trained teenage dancers from our prestigious academy, as they bring the electrifying energy and vibrant spirit of traditional folk Bhangra to the stage like never before, leaving you completely mesmerized by their unparalleled skill, precision, and passion for dance!

NAKHRA WAKHRA

San Jose Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Maha Husain

This next class has been practicing tirelessly for weeks to give you the best performance they can on stage. With a passion, energy, and Nakhra like no other, they’re more than ready to deliver a performance you’re sure to enjoy! Get excited for San Jose’s very own, Nakhra Wakhra!

BHANGRA MANIACS

Mountain View Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Sumanyu Maingi

It's the kinda Maniacs you want to be around! They might be just beginners, but their hoye's and smiles rival that of Advanced classes. Give it up for MTV Bhangra Maniacs!

BHANGRA EMPIRE

Senior Team Ages 18 and Up
Artistic Director: Sumanyu Maingi
Choreographers: Neha Shekhar and Saloni Madaan