About Us

Leicester Bhangra Classes

Leicester Bhangra Classes was established in 2015 to spread awareness of Bhangra dance and to educate others on the heritage of Bhangra. Bhangra is an artistic traditional dance form that communicates culture, happiness and joy which can be performed for any festive occasion. Leicester Bhangra Classes cater to all age groups and classes are divided to suit your needs.

The History of Bhangra

Bhangra music and dance can be traced back to the region of Punjab in North India. Bhangra originates as a folk dance performed by farmers. It commemorated the beginning of spring and marked the birth of the new harvest. Bhangra welcomed in a new beginning, a means for farmers and the common people of Northern India to celebrate the new season. Today, Bhangra survives in different forms and styles all over the globe. In fact, Bhangra has been hailed as one of the world’s fastest growing dance and musical arts. Bhangra is celebrated everywhere by people of all ages and races – from radio, to pop music, and now even as a local dance class for you to enjoy! As Bhangra continues to ingrain itself into mainstream culture, we strive to maintain its traditionality while at the same time embracing its evolution as an art form.