Guiding StarProductions

Punjab

Bhangra

Punjabi harvest dance

Energetic, acrobatic, and captivating. Bhangra is native to Punjab and celebrates the joyous time of harvest with drums and Punjabi lyrics.

Bhangra ensemble in performance costume
Kevin Payravi · CC BY-SA 4.0

Origin / tradition

The form

Performed by men and native to Punjab, Bhangra has a following across the globe. It has moved beyond village harvest celebrations and is now a staple at marriages, parties, and festivals. Bright color — the turban and salwar kameez — is part of what makes it alive for audiences of all ages.

In the studio

What students encounter

  1. High-energy, acrobatic movement

  2. The pulse of Punjabi drumming and lyric

  3. The festive character of harvest celebration

Contact

Visit the school

Guiding Star Productions teaches in Pittsburgh’s North Hills and South Hills. Write or call using the details published on the existing website.