Bhangra

Bhangra is one of the fastest growing forms of international dance. However it is actually the correct term for the traditional Agricultural folk dance originating from the Punjab region in the sub-continent of India. Traditional Bhangra has always played a major part in the life of the people, and forms an integral part of the fabric of the society. The dhol, Punjabi drum, is at the root of the dance with it's pulse pounding beats that help to explain the lives of the Punjabis. Bhangra is the all encompassing word for Punjabi dance which incorporates dance forms such as luddi, dhamaal, sial koti, phumania, and many more. Though Bhangra has changed over time, it has always kept it's roots intact to the traditional forms of the dance.

Fusion

The fusion dance category is unlike any other. This dance unites all forms of South Asian dance while fusing in high intensity contemporary dances such as hip hop. Fusion dance is able to enlighten audiences of all ages due to its universal appeal. It has enabled younger generations to see the value in traditional forms of South Asian dance as well as allowing older generations to connect with contemporary dance. Fusion teams generally use "theme-based" performances along with creativity to keep the audience at the edge of their seats with heart-pounding stunts and high velocity moves.

Garba/Raas

Garba is a traditional form of Indian dance that originated in the state of Gujarat, India. Garba is generally performed in a circular pattern, with people dancing around the deity (known as Ambama), clapping rhythmically. At every step, they gracefully bend sideways, the arms coming together in sweeping gestures, up and down, left and right, each movement ending in a clap. Modern Garba is also heavily influenced by Raas, a dance traditionally performed by men that involves the use of wooden dowels, known as dandia. The merger of these two dance forms has given rise to the high-energy dance that is seen today in the United States and throughout the world.

Hindi-Film

Gaining national attention with the release of Slumdog Millionaire, the Hindi Film, otherwise known as Bollywood, dance category has become a national hit! With performances of Bollywood at shows such as "America's Got Talent," and "America's Best Dance Crew" the Bollywood market is growing tremendously day by day in the national American market! Bollywood dance utilizes music that is made for Bollywood films - mixing both traditional and modern steps with high energy to tell a story. Bollywood dance displays energy, emotion and facial expressions when conveying their storyline in hopes of grabbing the attention and winning the praise of the audience.