SMU Bhangra was started in 2013 by the first exco of SMU Sikh Society to spread awareness about Punjabi culture and create a platform for Punjabis and non-Punjabis to interact and foster new bonds. Since then, SMU Bhangra has provided a platform for dancers in SMU to come together to learn and excel in Bhangra, as well as introduce bhangra to the SMU Community.
Their first performance was at Diwali Night 2013, that was organized in collaboration with the SMU Indian Cultural Society and soon were crowned champions at Jashn-E-Bhangra 2014, a tri-uni bhangra competition. SMU Bhangra also performs actively at intra-SMU events and participated in RedDot Bhangra Extravaganza in 2016 and 2017.
On top of their active performers, SMU Bhangra has over 15 alumni members from different backgrounds that contribute by teaching the current students for upcoming performances. Their style of bhangra is an exciting mix of traditional and fusion with Bollywood and Bharatnatyam.
Started in 2013 by Meghna Basu as one of the pioneering dance teams in Yale-NUS College, YNC Bhangra has performed at events such as the Asia-Pacific Model United Nations (an annual travelling conference for university students) and Singapore Swimming Club’s diwali celebrations.
The young team performs high energy fusion bhangra with a multi-cultural and multi-national composition of members.
As the team grows over the years, they aim to reach a competitive level and continue to develop a unique style for their team.
YPP started its journey in 2010 when founder, Sewak G, had the vision of starting a new bhangra team in Singapore. YPP’s goal of bringing Bhangra to a wider audience has seen them cross many hurdles to achieve the success they have today.
YPP started performing for family/friends events and quickly grew to performing for national and international events. Through the hard work of the pioneer bhangra members and of course the young talented and hard working dancers, people soon knew that there was a new bhangra team in the market!
The YPP troupe has been innovators in modern Bhangra with creative styles fused with traditional foundation. Its team of 16 active male and female dancers not only explore new bhangra techniques but also offer professional Giddha performances!
YPP has collaborated with other cultural dance troupes to showcase multi-ethnic performances. As a registered company with the National Arts Council, YPP are approved vendors in conducting bhangra related programmes for schools.
In the last 8 years, their hard work has paid off with a resume of community, national and international event performances.They even got through to the quarter-finals of the Asia’s Got Talent!
Youth Olympic Games opening and closing
World Model United Nations Singapore
Vesakhi Mela celebration
Indian New Year celebration
Utsav festival
Tamil Marasu 75th anniversary
HeritageFest
Orange Ribbon Walk
IBO Bhangra night @ NIE
Chua Chu Kang NDP Heartland celebrations
Bukit Timah 55th anniversary celebrations (Singapore Sikh Education Foundation)
Sinda Give project (Mediacorp Studios)
Charming School – Dream Beyond
AVA Food Safety Awards
Good Neighbour Award @ HDB
HRM Awards
Bank of Singapore Golf Tournament
New Year’s Party @ Marina Mandarin Hotel
International Cricket Council dinner and dance
Welcome of the JEWEL of MUSCAT @ Keppel bay
Kumar’s Amazing Race
The team has not broken stride in sharing our culture with the world. Check out their TV interview and performance and their magnificent showreel!
YPP is always looking for people to join their family. If you would like have a full experience of meeting new people, learning a dance form, traveling, teamwork and learning about punjabi culture, contact YPP at info@yppsingapore.com and start your journey. You can also follow them on the following:
