NOVA NASSA
| Nova NASSA, Villanova’s first and only South-Asian Fusion Dance Team, combines elements of classical Indian, Bollywood, and hip-hop dance set to a blend of beats reminiscent of Indian roots fused with the modern hip-hop of our Western culture. In combining these various styles of dance, NASSA brings to the stage an exciting and energetic performance that crosses continents and the boundaries of traditional dance leaving you mesmerized and breathless. |  |
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Senior Class
 | College is a time to study. College is a time to have fun. College is a time to make new friends. Your experiences here will shape who you become. The time spent studying will give you the knowledge to excel and to pursue your dreams. The fun you have will become memories that you will always cherish. The friendships you form will turn into life-long bonds that can never be broken. Treasure the tears, treasure the laughter, but most importantly, treasure the memories.
HERE’S TO THE CLASS OF 2010! :) |
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Freshman Class
| To be a freshman is to be in possession of a wonderful thing: time. There is time to figure out what you want to do with your life, time to figure out what classes you want to take, what books you want to read. There is time to make friends. |  |
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Drexel Dhoom
 | Let’s keep it simple, we like to Bollywood, Bhangra, and Hip to the hop sometimes. Jay Sean is on our team, but his name is Jaishan Anandamohan. He doesn’t know how to sing and he doesn’t get down, and he can’t remember anything. But one thing is for sure, he will tell you that WE MADE IT. Oh yeah we are all over Philly, we represent. Got any questions just contact our boss Nikul ”Quicky” Patel. We are unusually close, this is something that is questionable sometimes. Our practices are not normal, we do things different. WE LOVE YOU PHILLY AND WE HOPE YOU LOVE US BACK BEST FANS OF ALL TIME. OF ALL TIME. PERIOD.
STYLE | PASSION | DEDICATION | TEAMWORK | HISTORY |
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Sigma Beta Rho (ΣΒΡ)
Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Incorporated was founded on August 16th, 1996 in the heart of Philadelphia. Now well over a decade old, Sigrho holds over 45 chapters and colonies nationwide. Having respective chapters at the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, and Temple University, their presence here remains supreme and they continue to grow and prosper every year. Take the road less traveled.
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Temple Tastycakes
 | Temple University Bhangra, Temple University Agni, and the Temple University members of the Broad Street Baadshahs come together, yet again to form the Temple Tastykakes. This collaboration of Temple Dance teams shows that no matter what differences we have, the love of South Asian music and dance brings us together. This year, the dance is dedicated to TU Bhangra’s own, Kammini Ragoopath, who passed away in an accident on the teams trip to Virsa Punjab Da Bhangra Competition. The songs in the mix are Kammini’s favorites. All the dance teams that are in the Temple Tastykakes live by Kammini’s own quote, “Life may not be the party we hope for, but while we are here we might as well dance…” |
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Drexel Bhangra (DUB)
| Drexel University Bhangra (DUB) is an up and coming collegiate team from the city of Philadelphia. Formed five years ago, DUB has made enormous strides in the competitive bhangra scene, participating and winning at some of the most prestigious bhangra competitions outside of Punjab itself. DUB has worked hard to maintain an element of traditional bhangra in their routines, bringing winning bhangra sets to Bhangra in the Burgh in Pittsburgh, PA, Bhangra Blowout in Washington, DC, Dhol di Awaz in San Jose, CA, and Virsa Punjab Da in Raleigh, NC. In addition to participating in the competitive bhangra scene, DUB has also played a large role in charity and cultural events to give back to the community. |  |
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Junior Class
 | With passion in their hearts, the Junior class is the essence of innovative energy and creativity. Their impact on Drexel is legendary, be it with dance, sports, frats, or academics. The Junior class is ready to tear up the stage again this year! Yea yea yeaa! |
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Rutgers RAAG
| RAAG, or the Rutgers Asian A’cappella Group is the nation’s first co-ed South Asian A’cappella Group. They are a student organization whose goal is to entertain audiences by blending classical Indian elements with modern Indian and American composition. They have represented Rutgers University in various a’cappella competitions as well as cultural shows across the United States, and have continued to do so over the past 7 years. |  |
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Rutgers SWARA
 | RU SWARA was founded in Spring 2009 as Rutgers University’s first Indian classical music performing arts team and the first of its kind in the state. Along with vocals, the team utilizes an eclectic range of instruments including the tabla (twopieced drum), mridangam (double sided, one piece drum), ghatam (clay pot shaped percussion), morsing (jaw-harp), saxophone, sitar, and bamboo flute. Much of the performances revolve heavily around improvisation and the artists musically explore through intricate on-thespot melodic development and advanced rhythmic manipulation. The performers in the group have trained extensively under the finest Indian classical musicians in the world. Many performers on the team have given numerous solo concerts throughout the United States and India. Aside from classical training, some of the vocalists are often featured in TV shows, have been finalists in various competitions, have performed in venues in Atlantic City, etc. Some members of the team are highly sought after as accompanists and often provide accompaniment for Indian classical music’s foremost musicians visiting from India. Please contact rutgers.swara@gmail.com with any inquiries. |
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Bharatam Dance Academy (BRT)
| BhaRaTham Dance Academy has been around for over 10 years. Within its walls, a group of friends grew up living & breathing Indian culture. Then college happened, and all the natural dispersion occured: Drexel, Temple, CCP, USP, LaSalle, Penn State...So for the first time on a college stage, be witness to the REUNION! |  |
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Jhankar
 | We’ve been friends for as long as we can remember with different styles of dance backgrounds. Now we reunite not only because of our friendships, but because of our passion for dancing. Jhankar. The beats that will never die from our hearts. |
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Drexel Dandiya
| Drexel Dandiya is Philadelphia’s first premiere Raas/Garba team. It consists of 19 dedicated students ready to show the world what being a Dragon really entails. These students strive to show their passion and enthusiasm for Gujurati, East-Indian, and South- Asian culture across the country. Drexel Dandiya has performed at competitions ranging from Maryland and New Jersey, all the way to California and Florida. Drexel Dandiya wants to know, DU RAAS? |  |
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Sophomore Dance
| | We are the sophomores and we just want everyone to enjoy the show. Most of us love dancing while others have never danced before, but we decided to come together and make something simple for you to enjoy. |
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Iota Nu Delta (ΙΝΔ)
| Iota Nu Delta Fraternity Inc., is the first ever south Asian based fraternity in the world. Founded in 1994, by eight dedicated men of south Asian decent at Binghamton University in Binghamton New York, Iota Nu Delta quickly became a beacon of hope for all members within it and outside of it. A constant hunger for excellence drove the fraternity to becoming the most successful South Asian Greek organization in the nation, binding over 10 chapters, and 12 colonies within a time span of only 16 years. The Philadelphia wide brotherhood was established on October 19, 1997 in the hopes of bringing the same academic excellence, community outreach and of course, brotherhood eternal that the Alpha and Beta chapters had already completed. Within a time span of 13 years, the city had within it two chapters and one colony that represented the core values that the fraternity has held for now, 16 years. Winning awards such as academic scholar of the year, overall academic chapter, chapter of the year, philanthropy chapter of the year, and Greek week champions. Most importantly however, we have represented south Asian pride, and culture, and thus have become the most successful south Asian fraternity in the nation. |  |
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Revathi Nair
 | Revathi Nair is a sophomore at Drexel University majoring in Biological Sciences. Always involved in the world of dance, Revathi acquired a great passion for singing at a young age. She has learned Indian Carnatic music for 10 years from her guru, Savithri Ramanand of Mukthambar Fine Arts, NY. |
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J7
J7! Jhalak’s next generation.
Fasten your seatbelts, cause these girls will drive you crazyy. |  |
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Jhalak
 | It’s been six years now that Drexel Jhalak, Drexel University’s first ever South Asian Dance Troupe, formed its first steps, and danced its way to center stage. Comprised of ten girls, Jhalak has made its mark among other college dance teams by delivering passion, enthusiasm, expression, and power in each of their routines. The girls pride themselves in being a sophisticated group of young ladies who share their love for dance with each other, and find in one another a teammate as well as a companion. Drexel Jhalak will steal a glance that will keep you mesmerized time and time again.
One Heart. One Vision. One Team. |
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