The first generation of desi college students began creating teams that would perform on campus, at local shows, and even for celebrity appearances.
2000s
Organized regional competitions across the nation began. In second half, teams traveled cross-country to compete together for multi-genre national championships.
Early 2010s
Genre-specific national championships started. Mass social media kept people connected and collaborating in clusters.
2014
Official nonprofit DDN created
2017
First Desi Dance Championship
2021
Formal DEI and SAP committees
Launched DDN Store
2014
DDN Facebook Group was created
2019
First partner run event: Championships of Bhangra
2022
DDN Discord created to consolidate Group Mes (DDN Sound, DDN Design, Captains, Directors) and engage the community.
