Rock VIU: Bhangra Session
The ultimate RockVIU experience
Welcome for Indigenous students: 9 to 10 am
Faculty Block Party Socials – Meet your faculty, classmates and deans: 10 am to 12 pm
Connect Fair and Community Corner – Enjoy games, food and snacks while discovering student services, meeting community members and getting the chance to Dunk Your Dean: 12 to 4 pm
2:30pm come dance with Coach Sukhi & Coach Danielle from Vancouver Island Bhangra!
4th Annual: A Glimpse of India
You won’t be able to sit still at this electrifying celebration of South Asian culture, curated by none other than Sukhi Sangha.
Get ready for an explosion of rhythm, colour, and joy as dancers light up the space with infectious Bhangra beats and vibrant energy. This is more than a performance, it’s an open invitation to move, connect, and celebrate together.
Whether you’re dancing in the crowd or cheering from the sidelines, one thing’s for sure: it’s impossible to only watch!
Come feel the rhythm. Come feel the community. Come feel the joy.
A Glimpse of India
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
5:00-6:00pm
Diana Krall Plaza, @downtown.nanaimo at @commercialstreetnightmarket
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating South Asian Arts at the 27th Annual Infringing Dance Festival by @crimsoncoastdancesociety
Live Performances by:
@dholnationalliance
@sudnyadanceacademy
@vancouverislandbhangra
Community Bhangra Lesson with Sukhi Sangha
Community Dance-off with AMAZING PRIZES!
@tighnamara : 1-Night Stay
@eyeplusca : Dry Eye + Kids Swag Bags
@dairyqueencountryclub : Free Ice Cream Vouchers
Amrikko's Indian Grill : Gift Card
@vancouverislandbhangra : @swagprintfactory Swag Bags
Canada Day 2025
Catch the Vancouver Island Bhangra Crew this Canada Day at Maffeo Sutton Park on the Community Stage!
We hit the stage at 12:25 PM!
Featuring:
viB Junior Girls Team Performance
viB Senior Girls Team Performance
A free community dance lesson with Sukhi Sangha & the viB Crew
A Community Dance-Off with PRIZES from @dairyqueencountryclub & @swagprintfactory !!!
Come celebrate with us through music, dance, and pure community joy, Bhangra style! Let’s bring the energy and make this Canada Day unforgettable!
Maffeo Sutton Park: Community Stage
Tuesday July 1st, 2025
What’s the CRAIC? 2025
What’s the Craic? 2025
The ultimate FREE Celtic rock show is back, bigger, louder, and wilder than ever!
Wednesday June 18th, 2025
5–8 PM
Lions Pavilion, Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo, BC
FREE→ Reserve now: acclaimcelticdancers.ca
LIVE on stage:
The Whiskeydicks: Celtic gypsy punk madness
The Grinning Barretts: Trad fire + punk soul
Acclaim Celtic Dancers & Friends (feat. VANCOUVER ISLAND BHANGRA JUNIOR & SENIOR GIRLS TEAMS!)
Bagpipes, fiddles, rebellion & rhythm!
Food trucks
Bring your lawn chair
Rain or shine
Free bouncy castles for the kids!
This isn’t just a concert, it’s a full-on cultural explosion. Let loose, dance hard, and feel the Celtic spirit take over!
Asian Heritage Month Workshop
Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with @vancouverislandbhangra and the @nanaimomuseum
Join us for a high-energy Bhangra Saap & Khunda Workshop led by Sukhi Sangha of Vancouver Island Bhangra. Presented in partnership with the Nanaimo Museum, this vibrant workshop is a fun and engaging way to celebrate Asian Heritage Month through dance, music, and culture.
Explore the rhythms and roots of Bhangra, a traditional folk dance from Punjab. You’ll learn foundational Bhangra steps and how to dance with two iconic props:
Saap: a rhythmic, folding wooden instrument that adds percussive energy and visual flair.
Khunda: a long, decorative bamboo stick skillfully spun and maneuvered for dramatic effect.
Whether you’re new to Bhangra or have dance experience, this workshop welcomes all skill levels and offers a joyful, culturally rich experience.
Open to ages 13 and up. Space is limited – don’t miss your chance to dance, learn, and celebrate together!
One World
Come dance with us!
Join Vancouver Island Bhangra for an unforgettable dance lesson and your chance to win prizes!
Enjoy a vibrant afternoon of live entertainment, local artisans, a bouncy castle, and tasty food trucks.
This year, The Dodd Family and GVFS proudly dedicate the One World Festival to BC’s Filipino Community and the Victoria Filipino-Canadian Association.
Don’t miss it!
Saturday May 17th, 2025
Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC
2:15pm (viB Dance Lesson)
More info:
www.gvfs.ca
www.vibhangra.com
Breaking Barriers: Workshop
What happens when powerful women break barriers? They lead, they inspire, and they pave the way for others! This is your chance to learn from influential women leaders as they share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for success.
Student Leadership Circle (SLC) is back with an inspiring panel discussion & networking event featuring incredible women leaders who are making an impact in arts, advocacy, business, and beyond!
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: VIU, Building 210, Room 245
What to Expect:
Inspiring stories from accomplished women leaders
Insights on leadership, advocacy & breaking stereotypes
Networking opportunities with peers & professionals
Strategies to overcome challenges & embrace leadership roles
Meet Our Panelists:
Sukhi Sangha – Health and Community Leader, founder of Vancouver Island Bhangra, and recipient of the 2025 Women of Influence Award in Arts & Culture, and recipient of the @cityofnanaimo 2024 Honour in Culture Award!
Sheryl Armstrong, Councillor City of Nanaimo & Former RCMP Officer.
Kerri Isham – Certified sexual health educator and founder of Nanaimo Women Helping Women, dedicated to social justice and women’s empowerment.
Roberta Bowman – Executive Director of Downtown Nanaimo Business Association (DNBA) and Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, an experienced business leader in economic development and policy advocacy.
Snacks provided!
Register now through the Student Engagement App or scan the QR code on the poster!
Stay connected! Follow @slcviu for updates.
Lululemon & Woodgrove Centre Bhangra Fit
Start your morning with ENERGY & EXCITEMENT!
Join Sukhi Sangha, founder of Vancouver Island Bhangra, for a Bhangra Fit class that blends vibrant dance moves with a fun workout!
Date: Saturday, February 8
Time: 8:15 – 9:30 AM (15-min setup, 1-hour class)
Location: In front of lululemon, Woodgrove Centre
Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this joyful session is open to ALL skill levels. Plus, participate for a chance to WIN exciting draw prizes!
What to bring:
Comfortable clothes
Your best smile
Spaces are limited, so arrive early to secure your spot! Enter through Entrance 2.
Registration link:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../dance-your-way-to-fitness...
We can’t wait to dance with you!
One in Spirit Festival
Get ready to dance with Sukhi Sangha, founder of Vancouver Island Bhangra
Join Vancouver Island Bhangra for a FREE Bhangra Fit Workshop at the One in Spirit Festival!
Saturday, November 23rd, 2024
11:00 AM
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Downtown Nanaimo
Don’t miss out on this fun and energizing workout experience organized by Central Vancouver Island Multicultural Society
Diwali Celebration
Join us for DIWALI: the Festival of Lights!
Everyone is invited to celebrate light and new beginnings at this FREE community event!
Saturday, October 19th, 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
VI Regional Library Nanaimo Harbourfront
Summer Block Party
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY!
Join us for the perfect finale to summer on Friday, August 16 from 4 - 8pm! Bring your friends and family and enjoy this FREE event filled with exciting live performances such as Brazilian Capoeira & Samba by @axevancouver and vibrant music and dance from @vancouverislandbhangra !
Shop, sip, and savour local vendors @themommarketvancouverisland!
Plus @mcdonaldscanada will be running a Kids Play Zone with face painting, games, goodie bags, and much more!
FREE Admission
Located outside Entrance 4 between the Hudson’s Bay and Sport Chek
3rd Annual: A Glimpse of India
A Glimpse of India
Join us for the annual celebration of vibrant Indian dance and music curated by Sukhi Sangha recipient of the 2024 City of Nanaimo Local Government Honor in Culture Award!
Thursday, July 11th, 2024
5:30 – 6:30pm
Commercial Street Night Market | Diana Krall Plaza
A Glimpse of India returns with a vibrant celebration of South Asian culture! Experience the energetic beats of Dhol Nation Alliance, dynamic moves from the Vancouver Island Bhangra Girls Team, and colorful expressions of Bollywood, Giddha, Bhangra, and traditional music.
Join MC Sukhi Sangha, the Bhangra Sensei, for an evening of lively performances and an exciting community dance-off with prizes from LULULEMON!
Don’t miss out on this cultural extravaganza!
Canada Day 2024
Happy Canada Day!
Join us for the celebration of flags at 11:00am at Maffeo Sutton Park!
Catch the Vancouver Island Bhangra Girls Team performance at 12:30pm, followed by a community dance lesson with Sukhi Sangha!
Don't miss this exciting cultural Canada Day Celebration with City of Nanaimo Local Government
What's the CRAIC 2024
Guess what, Nanaimo?
@acclaimcelticdancers has invited us to their free community event!
The @vancouverislandbhangra Girls Team will be performing at "WHAT'S THE CRAIC 2024"
June 19th, 2024
4:30pm-7:30pm
Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo
Dance with Purpose, Move with Heart
Give the gift of dance or treat yourself to a Bhangra Dance Workshop with Vancouver Island Bhangra AND you will be giving back to your community at the same time!
No experience is needed, just your enthusiasm and a dash of energy!
All proceeds are going to Risebridge to offer low-barrier safe space, empowerment programming, community engagement activities and support services for the Mid-Island.
Dance by donation! Register via: https://linktr.ee/vancouverislandbhangra
Woodgrove Centre: Diwali Celebration
Dance your way to fitness this Diwali at Woodgrove Centre! In celebration of the festival of lights, we’ve teamed up with Woodgrove Centre to bring you a FREE Bhangra Fit Dance class on November 9th, 2023 from 8:45 am - 9:30 am.
Led by the passionate instructor Sukhi Sangha, this 45-minute, high-energy class combines the vibrant and rhythmic movements of traditional Punjabi Bhangra dance with an exhilarating workout experience.
This class is designed for all levels and promises to leave you with a big smile and a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/.../dance-into-diwali-with...
Registration is required. Seats are limited. Suitable for ages 13+.
Diwali: Bollywood Dance Workshop
May the festival of lights illuminate your life with joy, and may every Bollywood dance step add a touch of magic to your upcoming Diwali celebrations!
Crimson Coast Dance Society presents a FREE Bollywood Dance Workshop for Diwali with Sukhi Sangha from Vancouver Island Bhangra
Wednesday, November 8th, 2023
Kids/Teens ages 7-15: 4:30-5:15pm
Adults ages 16+: 5:15pm-6:15pm
Oliver Woods Community Centre
Register online: crimsoncoastdance.com
(Spots are limited)
2nd Annual: A Glimpse of India
Infringing Dance Festival 2023 Presents:
2nd Annual: A Glimpse of India
Saturday, July 8th, 2023
10:30am - 4:30pm
A free outdoor community festival, get a taste of the various arts and entertainment from all over India!
Produced by: Crimson Coast Dance Society
Check out these amazing performers:
@djdiablo
@dhol.fusion
Shan-e-Punjab Dance, Performing Arts and Heritage School Victoria BC
@sunehrifolkartsclub
@tamaraherewego
@the_official_djc
1st Annual: A Glimpse of India
A Glimpse of India
A celebration of music and dance, with live performances, bhangra lessons, live dhol players, henna, jewellery by Kehra Collections, SGee Creations and much, much more!
Special performances by:
@beatsbydhol
Vancouver Island Bhangra Youth Team
@djdiablo_vancity from Lucid Entertainment will be spinning live!
Friday July 8th, 2022 from 6:00pm-8:00pm, at Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo.