Yollay - Taaza 2020 - Performers

UCI Zamana
Dance
Zamana is the succesor of UCI's hindi film dance team, Sitaare. The goal of both UCI Sitaare and now UCI Zamana is to develop teamwork, creativity, culture, and organization while entertaining audience members across the nation. Every year, UCI's hindi film dance team travels to different regions of the United States to perform in national competitions as well as different showcases. Sitaare has won several national awards in the past including a 1st place prize at Phillyfest (Philadelphia, PA) and 2nd place at Bollywood Berkeley (Berkeley, CA). Zamana has also had the privilege of going to Bollywood America in both 2010, 2012, and 2015.

Minnesota Junoon
Dance
Bollywood fusion is a dance style that incorporates many different styles of dance into one routine. Most notably, Bollywood fusion includes classic Bollywood, hip-hop, and Indian classical dance. Minnesota Junoon fuses these styles to bring a unique viewing experience for the audience. Minnesota Junoon was founded at the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and aims to spread culture and art through the form of dance. We intend to do this by performing in local shows and competing at a national level. This past season we have competed in Texas and Wisconsin and have placed second at one of our competitions. Through our efforts, we hope to increase awareness of both Indian culture and the issues we address in our performances.

UCR Afsana
Dance
We are the University of California, Riversides co-ed, competitive Hindi Film Dance team. Afsana, referring to a short tale or a short story, is based on dedication, passion, hard work and creativity, with the main goal of combining Hindi Film influenced dance and theatrics to create engaging productions with and for members of the student body as well as our community.

Penn Masti
Dance
What's life without a little Masti? Bringing high energy and a little mischief to each performance, Penn Masti adds a co-ed twist to South Asian fusion dance. We pride ourselves on experimenting with various dance styles: Hindi film dance, bhangra, hip-hop, jazz, raas, bharatanatyam, lyrical, modern, folk, broadway, and even Filipino tinikling. We are on the up and up: Mastis annual spring show packs the Iron Gate Theatre, and we competed for the first time in 2011 at Princeton Dance Dimensions.

Northwestern Deeva
Dance
Founded in 2001, Deeva Dance Troupe has a unique mission: to generate and participate in an intercultural dialogue through dance. Each dancer brings a unique background and knowledge of a variety of dance styles from all over the world. By choreographing dances that mix cultures, Deeva is excited to not only bring increased cultural awareness to the student body, but to have a cultural exchange through dance.

Nova Nassa
Dance
We are Villanova's first co-ed fusion dance team. Nassa combines elements of classical Indian, Bollywood, and hip-hop dance styles to a blend of beats from Indian roots fused with the modern hip-hop of our Western culture.We are a group of committed members looking for people with a passion for and interest in dance. We perform/ compete at on and off campus events.

Virginia Di Shaan at UVA
Dance
UVA Di Shaan is a competitive cultural dance team at the University of Virginia established 2003. As a collegiate co-ed team, we pride ourselves to increasing the student body's cultural intelligence through the traditional dance, Bhangra

W and M Griffin Bhangra
Dance
William & Mary Dhamaal Bhangra aims to educate the greater Williamsburg and Hampton Roads area about Punjabi culture and the fun, energetic art of bhangra dance.

UNC Bhangra Elite
Dance
Founded in 1996, Bhangra Elite has grown every year since its formation. Each year we want to outdo ourselves and this year is no different. We really appreciate all your support and definitely follow us on Twitter for any updates on campus shows. @UNCBhangraElite

CMU Bhangra
Dance
The purpose of CMU Bhangra is to provide opportunity and instruction for aspiring dancers. We seek to encourage, advance, and promote the art of Bhangra dancing (Punjabi folk dance) through various performances and competitions, on and off campus, and through instructive workshops.

Blue Jay Bhangra
Dance
Blue Jay Bhangra is Johns Hopkins Universitys one and only co-ed bhangra team! With its origins in Indias northwestern region of Punjab, Bhangra is a lively folk dance that has enjoyed immense international popularity in the recent years. Based on a mix of traditional Punjabi music fused with Western styles, modern bhangra features heavy drum beats, colorful costumes, and complex formations.

MIT Bhangra
Dance
We are a group of individuals from MIT and the Boston area who love Bhangra and are dedicated to exhibiting the energy and excitement that comes with it! Since our humble beginnings in 1991, we have grown enormously while adhering to our mission of exposing the community to bhangra traditions and culture. We have competed with some of the best bhangra teams in both the United States and Canada. We have performed at various showcases and at many of MIT's domestic events. Every summer, we teach bhangra to people in the Greater Boston area of all ages and skill levels. We also offer many services, including costume rentals and private performances. We strongly believe in our mission of spreading and sharing the bhangra lifestyle. After all, bhangra knows no race, color, or ethnicity - only talent and passion.

Taaza 2020