BHANGRA EMPIRE FALL 2024 DANCE OFF
November 2nd at Castro Valley Performing Arts Center
REGISTRATION FOR OUR NEXT SESSION WILL OPEN ON DECEMBER 1ST!
OUR FIRST WEEKEND OF CLASS WILL BE JANUARY 11TH AND
WILL END WITH OUR SPRING DANCE OFF ON MARCH 23RD!
SHOW 2 - AFTERNOON SHOW
BHANGRA EMPIRE CUBS
Fremont Toddlers Class
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Our first performance is comprised of Fremont’s littlest Bhangra Empire family members! Under the guidance of Mama Bear Malvika, the Bhangra Empire Cubs are ready to perform a bear-y paw-some bhangra routine! Let’s all please make sure to cheer on our Bhangra Empire Cubs- the louder the roars, the better! Now, it is with utmost delight, that I present to you all, the BEAR-y best, the Bhangra Empire Cubs!
RANGLA PUNJAB SQUAD
San Jose Beginner Kids Class (Saturdays)
Sunnyvale Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Anmol Guram and Anika Bhutani
Assisted by Roman Thiara
Get ready to be amazed by our young stars! Here to bring joy and energy to the stage, please welcome Rangla Punjab Squad
SAN JOSE RISING STARS
San Jose Intermediate Kids Class (Sundays)
Taught by Ashna Singh
Assisted by Chehak Batra
Up next are the San Jose Rising Stars! These young dancers have started to find their rhythm and style in Bhangra, and they can’t wait to share the brand new dance routine they’ve been working on. Give it up for these rising stars!
BHANGRA BRIGADE
San Jose Beginner Adults (Sundays)
Taught by Sharlene Tumber
This team has worked hard to master the vibrant beats of Bhangra, and their passion is infectious. Get ready to be swept away by their rhythm and enthusiasm—please welcome San Jose’s Bhangra Brigade!
MAHI VEW
Mountain View Advanced Adults Class
Taught by Maha Husain
Don't be fooled by their numbers, this mighty quartet of veterans and newcomers is here to knock your socks off with their hard work this session. Put your hands together for the one, the only, Mountain View Advanced Adults!
BHANGRA BEATS OF SOUTH BAY
San Jose Beginner Adults Class (Saturdays)
Sunnyvale Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Anmol Guram and Anika Bhutani
Get ready for an electrifying performance as our next group takes the stage! Give it up for Bhangra Beats of South Bay!
HAUNTED EMPIRE
Fremont Intermediate Kids Class
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Assisted by Rajveer Singh
Spooky! Scary! Creepy! These aren’t words we usually associate with Bhangra. Until now! For our next performance, I present to you all, Fremont Intermediate Kids’ zombie-filled monster mashup of both Bhangra and chilling fear! Please give it up for our spook-tastic class, Haunted Empire! LET’S GHO-st!
SAN JOSE BHANGRA BULLDOZERS
San Jose Advanced Kids Class
Taught by Nikhil Deshmudre
Get ready for the San Jose Bhangra Bulldozers! These experienced young dancers bring skill and passion to every performance. They’ve been working hard to perfect their moves, and tonight, they’re here to light up the stage!
GOLDEN COAST PIRATES BHANGRA
Fremont Beginner Kids Class
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Assisted by Rajveer Singh
ARGH you ready for the next performance, mates?! This next crew has journeyed across bhangra classes, and alas, have arrived to deliver a treasurable bhangra performance! Please put your hands together for Golden Coast Pirates Bhangra!
EMPIRE JUNIORS
San Jose Intermediate Kids Class(Saturdays)
Taught by Anmol Guram
Assited by Roman Thiara
Up next, we have another incredible group of young performers, ready to show off their vibrant Punjabi spirit! Let’s cheer for Empire Juniors as they dazzle us with their joyful Bhangra moves!
NACHDA PUNJAB
Fremont Beginner Adults Class
Mountain View Beginner Adults Class
Taught by Maha Husain and Rajveer Singh
Our next act is bright and eager class of students from Fremont and Mountain View, whose energy and excitement perfectly embody the bhangra spirit. They're ready to show you what they learned after 8 weeks of hard work, so give it up for Nachda Punjab!
SAN JOSE SUPER STARS
San Jose Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Nikhil Deshmudre
Assisted by Ashna Singh
Up next, we have the San Jose Super Stars! This talented group of adults has been growing in their Bhangra journey, bringing dedication and energy to every step. Let’s give them a big round of applause as they light up the stage tonight!
EMPIRE SUNSHINE
Fremont Advanced Kids Class
Taught by Malvika Kadaba
Brilliant is an understatement- the sky’s the limit for our next group of talented Dancers! Empire Sunshine, Fremont’s Advanced Kids class, is an all-girls group ready to put on a scintillating bhangra performance that’s brighter than the sun itself! Everyone please put on your sunglasses, it’s time to welcome, Empire Sunshine!
SAN JOSE BUDDING STARS
San Jose Beginner Kids Class (Sundays)
Taught by Nikhil Deshmudre
Please welcome the San Jose Budding Stars! This beginner kids group is making their Bhangra debut today, bringing all the joy and excitement of learning this vibrant dance style. Let’s cheer them on as many of these kids take the stage for the very first time!
BHANGRA BUSTERS
Fremont Intermediate Adults Class
Mountain View Intermediate Adults Class
Taught by Maha Husain and Rajveer Singh
The Mighty Mountainview and Fiery Fremont intermediate classes have come together to show you a performance you won't forget! Get ready for energy, excitement, and fun like nothing else! Please welcome the Bhangra Busters!
SAN JOSE ELITE STARS
San Jose Advanced Adults Class
Taught by Nikhil Deshmudre
Next up we have the San Jose Elite Stars! From San Jose's Advanced Adults class, these dancers bring powerful, polished energy to the stage. Let’s give them a warm welcome as they share their passion and expertise in Bhangra!
GRAND FINALE - BHANGRA EMPIRE
Senior Team Ages 18 and Up
Artistic Director: Shreya Dhingra
Assisted by Maha Husain and Tanvi Singh