Ireland's’ Best Ethnic Dance Group. (A Traditional Folk Dance called Bhangra of Punjab, India) There has always been something new for our audience.
lovable music group in Ireland. Shamrock Bhangra is known for its high-energy & breathtaking performances and is dedicated to entertaining people of all ages and backgrounds. We have a Bhangra performance of all occasions whether it is Wedding, Events, Celebrations, Festivals, Fun Parties, Birthday, Day Parties, Food Festivals, Red Carpet Events, Community Events, Awards Ceremonies, Cultural Festivals, Seminars, Conferences, Exhibitions, Theatre Shows, Live Concerts, Sports Performance, Restaurants Performances, Annual Function at Schools and Universities, Charity, Fundraising Events, Company Launch or Product Launch, Workshops or whatever it be. We do pure ethnic performance and have multiple talents to get our audience rolling with the local appeal whether it is Irish music, Hollywood or Bollywood music, a rare mix you will find in any of the dance performance. Shamrock Bhangra is high-energy, interactive and Fun Bhangra Dance & Music experience that really keeps the crowd dancing all night. Today Shamrock Bhangra is contributing significantly to the entertainment industry in Ireland. In last 8 yrs we have successfully performed more than 300+ shows in Ireland. About Bhangra
Bhangra is a traditional form of dance which originated in the 14th century, from Punjab, a region currently extending over part of Northern India and Eastern Pakistan, which traditionally has been a rural state, made up of a network of villages. The name “Punjab” means the “land of five rivers” so called because of the five rivers that flow through it. Due to this, the region has extremely good soil and is considered ideal farming land. Bhangra was initially used as a celebratory folk dance which heralded the coming of spring, or Vaisakhi, as it is known. When the Punjabi wheat farmers danced and sang songs about village life to help pass the time while working in the fields. This ritual became a part of the annual harvest festival called Vaisakhi. In its purest form Bhangra is a mix of a singing accompanied by music and the beat of a single drum known as a “Dhol”. The lyrics are sung in the language of Punjabi and usually relate to social or cultural theme. These can be anything from marriage, love, money to dancing. The vigor, vitality, speed and the synchronization in which the movements are performed make ‘Bhangra’ a highly enjoyable spectacular dance to watch. The musical instruments used in Bhangra make the rhythm very vibrant and energetic. Other than the Dhol, the main instruments used are; Sarangi, Dafli, Tumbi or Ektar, Dholak, Chimpta and Damaru. While Bhangra began as a part of harvest festival celebrations, it eventually became a part of such diverse occasions as Weddings, Parties, New Year Celebrations etc. Moreover, during the last few years, Bhangra has enjoyed a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional and fusion form with genres such as hip-hop, house and reggae continuing to move into mainstream culture. No other dance from India is capable of matching the energy and intensity of this dance and is anywhere near Bhangra in sheer force and tempo. Musical trends come and go, but Bhangra is really here to stay. It is a dance of stamina and the Shamrock always take special pride in performing it. The Dhol is a large two-headed barrel shaped wooden drum played with 2 sticks, a dagga which is played on the bass side, and a tilli which is played on the treble side. In India the drum skins are traditionally made of goat skin, however in England there have been some modifications, so that the treble is now played by many Dhol players with a traditional English drum kit skin. This gives many of them a better sound, and a sharper contrast between the western sound and the traditional eastern sound. The costumes worn by the dancers are dresses worn by people in their day to day work in the villages, although they are not as colorful as the dancer’s costumes. A traditional costume is made up of the following:
• Torla – This is placed within the turban and is like a fan. You would not see people wearing this in the street, as this is essentially an extra decoration to make the costume stand out.
• Turban – This is tied differently to the traditional turban which you can see Sikh’s wearing and is tied afresh before each show.
• Chughi – A waistcoat without buttons.
• Kurta – Similar to a silk buttoned shirt, very loose with embroidered patterns.
• Chadar – This is a loose loincloth tied around the dancers waist usually decorated. So, lighten up your Festival, Corporate Event or Parties with our Performers of traditional Folk Bhangra dancing and Fusion Bhangra with Dhol drummers and singers too with shamrock. Team Shamrock
Kanwar Singh, Alina Ortenburger, Amandeep Singh Bedi, Simi Singh, KP Singh & Gurdeep Toor
Shamrock Bhangra
Fonthill Retail Park, Fonthill Road
Dublin - 22, Ireland
Mr. Kanwar Singh
M: +353 85 721 1995
Email: [email protected]
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