"We dance for laughter, we dance for tears. We dance for madness, we dance for fears. We dance for hopes, we dance for screams. We are the dancers, we create the DREAMS."
Moksha at University of South Carolina, was established in 2006 after two previous fusion teams at the university decided to combine their talents. Originally, USC had seasonal teams but later believed that having a year-long team would be more beneficial, as it would allow them to compete in the DDN circuit. Moksha holds auditions at the beginning of every year and recruits members through the organizational fair at their school. After an intense few weeks of recruiting and auditions, Moksha chose a team of 18 dancers.
Naiem Reza, also known as Nemo, is a multi-talented poet, DJ, and musician attending the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Majoring in health administration and policy, Naiem is passionate and curious about different methods of innovating health systems in impoverished areas. Recently, he has been working on ways to incorporate philanthropy with art and has applied that to his latest single “Bliss.” After he graduates, he plans to take a few gap years, as well as continuing to compose music and other art projects on the side, before pursuing a Masters in Public Health.
In two days, Bollyshake, along with Priyanka Chopra and Deepika Padukone will choose their favorite contestants as finalists for the Bajirao Mastani contest on Bollyshake! This week, we had the honor of interviewing Sonal Rangnekar!
Two weeks ago, we announced our partnership with Bollyshake to promote submissions for their Bajirao Mastani competition, in which the grand prize winner will earn the chance to meet the starcast of the movie.
This week’s DDN Spotlight shines on UVA Sharaara, the University of Virginia’s premiere, all-girls, Bollywood fusion dance team. Founded in 2002, this group of passionate dancers has been taking the country by storm while still spreading their love for Indian culture within their homebase of Charlottesville, Virginia. Sharaara prides itself on being an all-female team (who run the world? GIRLS.), and is determined to make their mark on the desi dance circuit this year. Captains, Mili Mittal and Dhara Patel give us a quick look into Sharaara’s dynamics and experiences as one of the oldest teams in the fusion circuit. We wish them the best of luck this season and can’t wait to see their performances! GET PUMPED UP!
