Confirmed Bhangra Competition teams 2003

Cornell University Bhangra Team (Ithaca, New York)

The Cornell Mundey has time and again exhilarated audiences through displays of creative stunts and raw energy. The theme for the Mundey this year is “Excerpts from the lives of youth in Punjab”. The dance will feature the sporting and festive aspects of the lives young men in Punjab such as the games, like kabbaddi and wresting, as well as the celebrations, through Bhangra. The finale of the performances will be marked the innovative stunts that typify the style of Cornell Bhangra. So sit back and enjoy the Cornell Mundey!!!

V.I.B.E: The Vancouver International Bhangra Explosion

The Vancouver International Bhangra Explosion (V.I.B.E.) dance team formed in January 2001 and it consists of some of Vancouver's finest Indian dancers. V.I.B.E. was formed to compete in prestigious dance competitions all over North America. V.I.B.E.'s recent success has led them to become one of North America's most exciting and competitive teams and has helped put Vancouver on the international Bhangra map. Bhangra is an integral part of each team member's personal life and their love for the art of Punjab is unmatched through their on stage charisma!

Although this is a young team, it has won plenty of hardware to be recognized as one of the best teams from all of North America. In their last six competitions, they have continuously won first place, and show no sign of slowing down.

V.I.B.E. is the current back to back defending champions of Bruin Bhangra (Los Angeles). The team most recently competed in October at the 2003 ZEE TV World Bhangra Championships (New York) where they won first place for the second year in a row. V.I.B.E. is a traditional bhangra team with a modern touch and is looking very forward to entertaining its’ next audience, CHICAGO, ARE U READY!!!!!

Chicago Team: Rooh Punjab Dee

-Khushiaan deh rehen sadda dariyaa vagdeh Mitran deh melle sadda rehn lagde

Rooh Punjab Dee was formed in 2003 by a group of students attending suburban high schools in the Schaumburg area and also college students from the University of Illinois at Chicago. The team members have a strong cultural background and are very much in touch with their Punjabi roots. The newly formed team has participated in a limited number of bhangra competitions but anyone who has seen their performances can tell that these young men dance with passion and a deep love for their beloved Punjabi culture and heritage. Rooh Punjab Dee is an up and coming Bhangra team which is dedicated to showcasing the popular folkdance of Punjab, Bhangra, with traditional bhangra dance moves and popular song selections. They are the essence of Punjab radiating energy and enthusiasm. They are Rooh Punjab Dee.

England Team: Nachda Sansaar

Toronto and Purdue (Indiana) teams (pictures pending)

PCS NIGHT . International Bhangra Competition

Confirmed "Bhangra Competition teams" at 2nd International Bhangra Competition