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![Dhol player and dancers participating in a Punjabi folk dance celebration.]()
Punjabi folk dance and dhol rhythms bringing community members together through music and movement. -
![Bhangra dancers performing in traditional Punjabi folk costumes.]()
Folk Star Arts Academy Society dancers sharing Punjabi folk dance through live Bhangra performance. -
![Instructor teaching Bhangra steps to participants in a community workshop.]()
Community members learning basic Bhangra movements during a Punjabi folk dance workshop. -
![Community members learning basic Bhangra movements during a Punjabi folk dance workshop.]()
Folk Star Arts Academy dancers sharing Punjabi folk dance through live Bhangra performance.
Bhangra Roots: Punjabi Folk Dance Workshop & Performance
In-person
Dance Music PerformanceDate and time
Location
Guru Angad Dev School
13479 77 Avenue
Surrey, BC
Directions: Please enter through the main school entrance and follow the signs to the gym. The event will take place inside the school gym.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible, has gender-neutral washrooms, and is a relaxed performance.
The event will take place in a school gym with open seating and space for movement. Participants are welcome to watch or join at their own comfort level. Families and community members of all ages are welcome.
About
Bhangra Roots: Punjabi Folk Dance Workshop & Performance invites the public to experience the energy, rhythm, and cultural meaning of Punjabi folk dance. This interactive Culture Days event will begin with a short introduction to Bhangra, including its connection to Punjabi heritage, music, farming traditions, celebration, and community identity.
Participants will then take part in a beginner-friendly Bhangra workshop led by Komal Sandhu Bhangra Instructor at Folk Star Arts Academy Society, Gurman Singh Birdi (Punjabi Folk Singer) and Rohit Sharma Instrument (Dhol) player, where they will learn basic steps, arm movements, rhythm, and simple choreography. No dance experience is required, and all ages and backgrounds are welcome to participate.
The event will also include a short live Bhangra performance, giving attendees the opportunity to see traditional Punjabi folk dance presented with music, costumes, and cultural expression. The program is designed to be welcoming, fun, and educational, while encouraging community members to learn about Punjabi culture through movement, participation, and shared celebration.
Links
- For more information visit our website folkstaracademy.org
- To learn more follow us on Instagram instagram.com
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Organizer
Folk Star Arts Acadmey Society
Folk Star Arts Academy Society is a non-profit arts and culture organization dedicated to preserving, teaching, and sharing Punjabi folk arts with the community. Our vision is to keep Punjabi cultural traditions alive by creating welcoming spaces where youth, families, and community members can learn, participate, and connect through dance, music, language, and cultural education.
Year-round, Folk Star Arts Academy provides Bhangra and Punjabi folk dance training, youth workshops, community performances, cultural events, and volunteer opportunities. Our programs support artistic learning, cultural pride, intergenerational connection, and community engagement. We regularly work with youth and families to teach traditional Punjabi folk dance forms, rhythm, movement, performance skills, and the cultural meaning behind the art.
This Culture Days event connects directly to our ongoing work by giving the public an opportunity to experience Bhangra through both participation and performance. It allows us to share Punjabi folk arts with a wider community while encouraging learning, inclusion, and appreciation for cultural diversity.
Contact
SUKHWINDER SINGH SANDHU