JAI HO! – Strictly Bhangra Dance Party
Inside Lola’s Room at The Crystal Ballroom on the Second Floor
Hosted by Prashant
– 21+ with ID (valid U.S. Passport, Driver’s License, or ID Card per OLCC rules and regulations)
– $5 Cover at the door
– Guest List Closes at 10:00PM (email [email protected] to be added, first 50 only)
– Doors Open at 9:00 PM
– 10 pm to 10:30PM Bhangra Dance workshop
– 10:30PM to 1:30AM DJ Prashant
Jai Ho! Strictly Bhangra Dance Party
The Jai Ho (synonymous for victorious in Hindi) Dance Party is an invitation to celebrate the victory of true passion over obligation by Engineer turned Performer Prashant, who is following his passion for entertainment and making thousands dance to Desi (Indian) beats across the nation!
Bhangra is a lively form of folk music and dance that originates from the North Indian state of Punjab. Traditionally performed to celebrate the coming of harvest, this infectious music is captivating dance lovers across the globe.
Strictly Bhangra Dance Party will showcase authentic Bhangra music cultivated in two separate but interactive styles – one centered in India typically features Punjabi Boliyaan lyrics lead by high, energetic tone of vocals, the other within the South Asian community of the UK is a fusion of various Western genres (viz Hip-Hop, Reggae, House etc) with the original Punjabi tradition and is musically more complex.
No previous dance experience necessary as Prashant (NW Dance Project, PCC and PSU World Dance Faculty) will teach a special Bhangra Dance workshop beginning at 10:00 PM.
Come early for fun dance lessons and stay late to show off your new moves on the (spring loaded) dance floor!
About Prashant:
This multi-talented Cornell Graduate and ex- Intel Engineer is a Bollywood Singer, Dance Instructor, and DJ spinning an eclectic mix of International dance music to packed houses nationwide.
He has moved crowds across the U.S. including New York City, Washington D.C., Seattle, and choreographed dance and performed alongside March 4th Marching Band at The Crystal Ballroom and Roseland Theater here in Portland.
Prashant will mix the best in Bhangra Dance Music on June 26th at Lola’s Room.
Jai Ho - Strictly Bhangra - June 12