Bhangra Blowout XXI (Competition) - April 5th, 2014
After a 5 year hiatus, Duke Dhamaka returned to the nation's premiere collegiate bhangra competition, and put on a performance for the ages. With one of the more energetic performances of the night, and with several dancers making their first appearance on a competition stage, Dhamaka opened the show with a bang, and left a lasting impression on everyone in attendance. Blowout also served as a reunion for Dhamaka alumni, dating back to 2007. Alumni flew in from across the country to support the team, and they made sure they were heard during the show. Not only was this performance great for putting Dhamaka's name more firmly on the map, but it was also a weekend to remember for everyone in attendance, students and alumni alike. Check out Harjot Hundal's amazing video of the performance for Gabroo TV (GTV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iecvuLEjwfc
East Coast Dhamaka (Competition) - February 8, 2014 - *3rd Place*
For the first competition of the new year, Dhamaka got the unique opportunity to compete in its home away from home: Northern Virginia. With several dancers hailing from the DC suburb, Dhamaka was welcomed with a home-team atmosphere when stepping on to stage at ECD, despite the proximity of University of Maryland's campus. Competing against UMD Terrapind Bhangra and Spartan Bhangra from Case Western, Dhamaka was extremely proud to win first place in the bhangra category and 3rd place overall! To celebrate the placing, Dhamaka spent the rest of the weekend with the proud alumni who came to the competition to support their team. DD4L!