DHOLRHYTHMS
~~Move to the rhythm of you soul, and you'll never miss a beat.~~
Dholrhythms is an organization dedicated to raising awareness and educating people about the artistic and cultural heritage of India. We host classes, workshops, performances, and events all dedicated to promoting and sharing the beautiful folk dances from Punjab, India known as Bhangra and Giddha.
Our vision is to create a community of diverse and positive beings that become connected through the beautiful energy of dance and movement. We believe that dance and music are universal languages that can help break cultural boundaries therefore we want to foster the development of arts as a fundamental part of our communities. Most cultures view dance as a symbol of unity and expression of deep emotions. We feel blessed to be able to share a unique and beautiful expression from our own culture to add to this unity.
FOUNDERS: Dholrhythms was created as a work of love by Vicki Virk who was born and raised in Punjab, India and Suman Raj-Grewal who was born and raised on Fiji Islands. Though raised on opposite sides of the world, destiny brought them together to share their passions. Their love for community, culture, outreach, dance, the arts, and empowerment of women gave birth to dholrhythms in 2003. Since its inception, Dholrhythms has grown into a boundless, undefined, and unique platform for people of diverse backgrounds to come together, learn something new, express themselves freely, and dance in a non-competitive and positive environment.
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS: We offer regular weekly classes teaching bhangra to both adults and kids at different studios, as well as afterschool youth enrichment programs, and camps. In addition to our weekly classes, our workshops are also featured at all kinds of events and organizations ranging from festivals, cultural shows, fundraisers, galas, all dedicated to preserving the arts and culture. All classes and workshops are taught by founder Vicki Virk.
DHOLRHYTHMS DANCE TROUPE: Dholrhythms dance troupe is an amazing and eclectic group of women, all with a passion and love for the arts and culture. Each of them started as a student in one of the classes and has spent energy and time learning about these dance forms. Founder Vicki Virk’s Punjabi heritage brings forward the ancestral, and ethnic roots of these dances while other members help add their own style and rhythms to the choreography. The result is a fresh and unique synergy of fun, funky, energetic, and absolutely passionate pieces that are as diverse as our dance troupe and the audience we perform in front of.
VENUES: Dholrhythms dance troupe has had the opportunity to perform at the most well known venues of San Francisco such as Pier 39, DeYoung Museum, Golden Gate Park, Fillmore, Mezannine, DNA Lounge, 1015 Folsom, 111 Minna, Rickshaw Stop, Supper Club, Club Six, Sony Metreon, Palace of Fine Arts, Sterngrove…….
COLLOBORATIONS & EVENTS: We have had the privilige of colloborating, performing, and sharing the stage with some of the most innovative and exceptional artists from the San Francisco Bay Area. Some of the shows and artists we have colloborated with are Michael Franti & Spearhead Show at Mezannine, De Young Museum Reopening, Yoga Journal Conference, Best of Bay Area Gala with San Francisco Magazine, Google holiday party, Project Ahimsa Fundraisers, Power to the Peaceful festival with Michael Franti, The Harvest ball with Michael Franti and Spearhead, SF Day School Fundraiser, Sony Metreon 5 yr anniversary, SF ethnic Dance Festival Vip Gala, Groovegarden, Wordly, Electric Vardo, Dhamaal Soundsystems, Surya Dub, Cheb I Sabbah, Karsh Kale, J. Boogie, Dubmission, BlackMahal and many many more….
SPECIAL EVENTS: Dholrhythms also co-hosts our own monthly event in San Francisco called Non Stop Bhangra . Started as an outlet for dholrhythms students, the event has turned into an amazing community that attracts over 400 people every month to experience this energetic sound. NSB combines dance lessons, performances, visuals, live dhol players, tabla players, and slammin dj’s all dedicated to sharing the art of bhangra.
NSB has become a gem in the heart of SF culture. San Franciso Bay Guardian, one of the major publications in SF, voted NSB one of Top 5 Global events in 2005, and one of Top 20 far-out dance floor destinations in 2006.
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I'd like to invite you to a couple of my coming events:
1. Free lecture:04/13/2009 07:30 PM - East West Bookstore
324 Castro St, Mountain View, California 94041
Cost:free but please call to book
Description:Bring Your Own Kundalinii - Tantra, one of the oldest forms of spiritual practice in the world, is often misunderstood as limited to sacred sexual practices. Join New Zealand author, monk and musician Dada Nabhaniilananda, a yogi who studied in India under Tantra master Shrii Shrii Anandamurti and was ordained a monk in 1979. Learn the principles of Tantra and more about this compelling path, and experience a novel ecstatic technique to raise your kundalini using music and mantras. To Reserve Tickets, Please Call 800-909-6161
2. 'The Secret of Meditation'
A One Day Workshop Sunday April 26th 10am - 5pm
Ananda Marga Meditation & Yoga Centre
27160 Moody Rd
Los Altos Hills, 94022
Enquiries: 650 948 2865
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You girls Seriously rocked it out at Stern Grove this weekend. Top notch performances. I don't remember ever seeing the crowd at Stern Grove so perky and excited and jumping around from the get-go of the concert. You all really brought it on big.
hi there :) thank you for the add and for supporting my music! Your page is awesome and I love your group and pictures! Looking forward to seeing on of your performances soon :)
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Was a real pleasure and a joy to share those rhythms with you. Keep rocking America and indeed the rest of the world 'cause it needs to be rocked!! Peace, love, dub and unity. xxxx
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