"We dance for laughter, we dance for tears. We dance for madness, we dance for fears. We dance for hopes, we dance for screams. We are the dancers, we create the DREAMS."
Moksha at University of South Carolina, was established in 2006 after two previous fusion teams at the university decided to combine their talents. Originally, USC had seasonal teams but later believed that having a year-long team would be more beneficial, as it would allow them to compete in the DDN circuit. Moksha holds auditions at the beginning of every year and recruits members through the organizational fair at their school. After an intense few weeks of recruiting and auditions, Moksha chose a team of 18 dancers.
This week’s DDN Spotlight shines on UVA Sharaara, the University of Virginia’s premiere, all-girls, Bollywood fusion dance team. Founded in 2002, this group of passionate dancers has been taking the country by storm while still spreading their love for Indian culture within their homebase of Charlottesville, Virginia. Sharaara prides itself on being an all-female team (who run the world? GIRLS.), and is determined to make their mark on the desi dance circuit this year. Captains, Mili Mittal and Dhara Patel give us a quick look into Sharaara’s dynamics and experiences as one of the oldest teams in the fusion circuit. We wish them the best of luck this season and can’t wait to see their performances! GET PUMPED UP!
