ABOUT

Garba is a folk dance form originating in Gujarat, India. It is a joyful, high-energy dance performed to celebrate women empowerment and unify communities during religious holidays.

We are Washington University's all girls premier Garba dance team. We perform in Ashoka's annual Diwali show and around campus during the year for philanthropic and recreational events. Our purpose is to create unity through a dance medium in both the WashU and Greater St. Louis community.

Please take a look at our past years' performances and check out our Facebook page for more details regarding Garba's next appearance on campus.

PERFORMANCES

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TEAM CULTURE

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PASSION

"This dance team gave me opportunity to perform in one of WashU’s most amazing cultural shows, Diwali. Being on stage is such an amazing feeling!"

Natasha Harpalani, '18

EMPOWERMENT

"I wanted to be part of a team that dances for the fun of it! Garba blends traditional with modern and is executed with so much energy. These dancers and the dance itself make me feel empowered whenever we perform."

Anu Sharma, '19

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UNITY

"Joining Garba allowed me to embrace my South Asian heritage and get to know people from different backgrounds."

Tracy Cherian, '18

2018-2019 SEASON UPDATES

Interested in learning more about our dance style and team members? Come to our workshops and auditions at the beginning of September! We're excited about our upcoming season and we're looking for lots of new dancers from various backgrounds to join us!