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...version of "Bhangra," a folk dance originally from the state of Punjab in Northern India, the choreographers and dancers integrated traditional and modern moves...
...final dance, "Modern Bhangra"--a co-ed cultural dance performed by the South Asian Association--drew long and loud cheers from the crowd...
...heart and soul of the show of Ghungroo was the group dances. From the dandia raas, an exuberant stick dance celebrating the "divine sport" of Krishna and his milkmaids to the classical bhangra--a vibrant, joyous Punjabi dance, and an obvious favorite with the audience--the group performances invariably brought down the house. And, of course, the show closed with the SAA dancers' signature piece, their modern version of the bhangra. One of the characteristics that often startles firsttime viewers of classical Indian dance is the resemblance of the stylized motions, frozen poses and jerky dance steps to today...
Among the acts were Bharata Natyam, a classical dance of facial expression and complex footwork; Kathak, a dance stlyle inspired by the Krishna legend; and traditional Bhangra, a festive Punjabi dance of love and patriotism...
Among other groups, a dozen dancers from the South Asian Dance Association will perform the bhangra, a traditional dance from the Indian state of Punjab...