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Dancing Sensation Hardeep Singh Sahota Is Taking Folk Culture To New Heights

September 29, 2021


When we hear Bhangra, we automatically imagine the Punjabi people and culture, the beautiful colourful dresses and the astonishing sound of the dhol that pulls us to the dance floor to lose ourselves and just dance. Bhangra is one of the most popular and loved dance forms of the world and Hardeep Singh Sahota is one of the most influential people who has given his life and soul to preserve and promote this amazing art form. Hardeep Singh Sahota is the General Manager of the Royal Academy of Punjab and the first certified bhangra instructor in Canada under the CTDA (Canadian Dance Teachers Association). He was born and brought up in Punjab, India and later moved to Canada. Most of his life was spent for the service of bhangra and he always worked for the growth of this beautiful dance form. Being born and brought up in a Punjabi household, his fond love for bhangra was pretty obvious since a very young age. He is one of the main reasons why bhangra is so popular around the world and is recognized as an elite dance form. Hardeep Sahota is also certified with the World Dance Council. To pass on this art, he has created a syllabus on Bhangra that is being taught to the 5 – 16 year age group. Over the years, Hardeep Singh Sahota has dedicated his life for bhangra and has worked tirelessly for it. He has performed Bhangra all around the world and on the most prestigious stages and platforms. The list of awards that he has received for his art is countless. He has worked and advocated for the promotion of Punjabi folk culture and bhangra and has insured the certification of bhangra. Hardeep has spent most of his time and energy his whole life to promote and preserve the Punabi folk culture and has successfully done a great job. He is one of the pioneers of the Punjabi culture and easily one of the most influential people when it comes to Punjabi culture and bhangra.

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