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SAA DECLARED THE WORLD BEST BHANGRA JUDGE !! Keeping in view the accomplishments / Bhangra Workshops in the European Union / Judgments at the World Biggest Inter-varsity Bhangra Dance Championships, the South Asian Alliance, comprising of 14-Universities / Schools of Ontario (Canada), declared your this friend as the WORLD'S BEST BHANGRA JUDGE !! Accomplishments: --Member, International Dance Council - UNESCO, Paris (France); --Conducted Bhangra Dance Workshops in Czech Republic (2000); --Learnt advanced techniques in Choreography, Contemporary Dance, Contact Improvisation, Fitness for dancers etc., from the prestigious "Laban Centre of Dance" at London (2001); --Invited by the University of Bulgaria (Sofia) & GNM - Budapest (Hungary); --Conducted Bhangra workshops at the renowned "OMMA STUDIO" in Crete (GREECE) - 2002-03 and the mission/workshops were well received/appreciated by the media, across the globe. --CANADA based "Bhangra Nation Multicultural Society (BNMS)" inducted name in the "Hall of Fame" and conferred "2004 - Life Time Achievement Award in Bhangra" in Jan'04; --Got various opportunities to 'Judge' the International / World`s Biggest Inter-varsity Bhangra Dance Championships: --"8th World Bhangra & Dhol Championship" by BNMS in Toronto (Jan 04) - CANADA ; --"11th Bhangra Blowout" by the George Washington University, Washington D.C. (April 04) - USA ; --"Bruin Bhangra" by the University of California, Los Angeles (May `04) - USA ; --"Bayou Bhangra" by the University of Houston - Texas (Sept `04) - USA ; --"Bhangra Idols" - International Bhangra Championship by the Paji Guys Ent., Vancouver B.C.(Sept.05) - CANADA ; --"Bhangra Bash" by the University of Washington - Seattle (Feb '06) - USA ; --"South Asian Alliance Culture Show" by the University of Toronto - Mississauga, ONTARIO (March '06) - CANADA ; Misc: -- Besides Bhangra, working in Admin./ Public Relations of Punjab Financial Corporation, at Chandigarh (Since 1985); -- Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising (1989 - 91); -- Rich exposure in Graphic Designing / Personal Computers; -- Holder of Private Pilot’s License (Airplanes), Glider Pilot License (Govt. of India) - 1978-79; -- About 200 hrs. experience in flying airlpanes; -- Once declared Best Glider Pilot of North India n...Second Best of India-s/b (1980-81); -- Participated in IX th ASIAN GAMES, New Delhi (1982); -- Assisted the Organising Committee - Wills World Cup, Titan Cup, Challenger Trophy at Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) Stadium, Mohali (Punjab) - India; -- Got opportunity to teach Indian Folk Dance - Bhangra to Mr. Ian Chappel, former Cricket Captain, Australia, during ICC Champions Cricket Trophy held in Nov/Dec 2006 and the same was telecast 'live' on Sony Entertainment Network (Extraa Innings); -- In many Punjabi/Regional films like Ishq Nimana, Jigri Yaar, Hankaar, Vearri Jatt etc.. -- Ex-Secy.General- Chandigarh Institute of Performing Arts and Ex-member, Chandigarh Sangeet and Natak Akademi. -- And in NCC.. Outstanding Cadet with several laurels - Received 'Roll of Honor' and 'Gallantry Award for Bravery' for saving the life of a cadet, when he fell down from Super Fast Grand Trunk Express Train - I jumped from the running train and got the the injured cadet hospitalised at Wardha (Maharastra) and these days he is a reputed Businessman !

Location: Chandigarh (India)

Homepage: http://www.avtarchana.com

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Member since: January 2009