Jazba Entertainment

Jazba Entertainment Jazba is a national Bollywood-Fusion Dance Competition affiliated with the University of Minnesota, T

Jazba Entertainment is an organization that focuses on spreading South Asian cultural awareness through dance and the arts. In addition to this cultural element, we proudly carry a nonprofit initiative to our mission. Inspired by the 2012 Delhi gang r**e case, Jazba Entertainment partners with Women In Need (WIN) - an organization that rehabilitates the lives of impoverished South Asian women who

suffer or have suffered from sexual assault, HIV/AIDS, leprosy, mental illness, and the pitfalls of poverty in Nagpur, India. Each year we host an intercollegiate, Bollywood-Fusion dance competition at the University of Minnesota campus.The event features the best Bollywood-Fusion dance teams from all across the country who perform in front of a full audience of hundreds of students, faculty, and community members. Upon conclusion of the event, we donate the net proceeds from our fiscal year to WIN and help to enact change in the lives of South Asian women.

Want to be apart of Jazba?Executive board applications for 2026-2027 are NOW OPEN‼️Apply now by clicking the link in our...
04/12/2026

Want to be apart of Jazba?

Executive board applications for 2026-2027 are NOW OPEN‼️

Apply now by clicking the link in our bio!
Applications due 04.19.26 @ 11:59PM CST

As Women’s History Month comes to an end, our commitment doesn’t. We invite you to continue supporting the strong women ...
03/31/2026

As Women’s History Month comes to an end, our commitment doesn’t. We invite you to continue supporting the strong women in South Asia.

Join Jazba in empowering the incredible women of South Asia not just this March, but all year long!

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Thank you for such an amazing Season 12 🕰️Congratulations to all of the teams and their amazing performances!! Shoutout ...
03/01/2026

Thank you for such an amazing Season 12 🕰️

Congratulations to all of the teams and their amazing performances!! Shoutout to GT Qurbani, Wisconsin Surma, and UT Saaya for placing top 3, for the fan favorite award, and for the dance passion change award.

Big thank you to the board, liaisons and volunteers for all their hard work to make this competition such a success!!

Can’t wait to see you all next year!!!

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‼️T-2 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️JOIN US AT JAZBA 2026 AND GET YOUR TICKETSMeet Wisconsin Surma! Founded in 2009, Wisconsin Surma...
02/26/2026

‼️T-2 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️

JOIN US AT JAZBA 2026 AND GET YOUR TICKETS

Meet Wisconsin Surma! Founded in 2009, Wisconsin Surma is Wisconsin’s premier co-ed Bollywood fusion dance team. We bring students from all levels of experience to perform a routine consisting of a variety of genres in dance such as Hip Hop, Bhangra, Bollywood, and Classical. Our mission is to create a valued, respected community which empowers our dancers and, overall, forms long-lasting friendships. 

Your liaisons Vineesha, Armaan and Raeanna are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for !!

Check out the full line up and liaison introduction on our YouTube page 🧡

‼️T-3 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️MEET WASHU CHAAHAT!!WashU Chaahat is a competitive, completely student-run, non-profit organizat...
02/25/2026

‼️T-3 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️

MEET WASHU CHAAHAT!!

WashU Chaahat is a competitive, completely student-run, non-profit organization at Washington University in St. Louis that performs at various on and off-campus events in association with Washington University. In addition to performing at Diwali, WashU’s largest student-run show, Chaahat is part of a vibrant intercollegiate circuit and travels nationally to compete against other universities. We excel in many different styles of dance, including Bollywood, Kuthu, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Bharatanatyam, Raas, and Kathak. 

Your liaisons Neha, Ishaan and Nikita are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for !!

‼️T-4 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️GET YOUR TICKETS 🚨Introducing UW Kahaani!! UW Kahaani is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dance team that p...
02/24/2026

‼️T-4 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️

GET YOUR TICKETS 🚨

Introducing UW Kahaani!! UW Kahaani is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dance team that promotes South Asian culture through performance and education. The team showcases a variety of Indian dance styles, including Bollywood, Bhangra, Classical fusion, and Folk, highlighting the diversity of traditions across the Greater Seattle Area and beyond. Through workshops, performances, and cultural programming, UW Kahaani shares these art forms with the wider community.

Your liaisons Neha and Gowri are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for !!

Check out the full line up and liaison introduction on our YouTube page 🧡

‼️T-5 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️Next up, UT SAAYA!!UT Saaya is a premiere co-ed fusion dance team at The University of Texas at ...
02/23/2026

‼️T-5 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️

Next up, UT SAAYA!!

UT Saaya is a premiere co-ed fusion dance team at The University of Texas at Austin, proudly partnering with Blue Heirloom this season. Founded in 2008, Saaya has grown into a nationally competing dance team, combining styles of hip hop, bollywood, bharatnatyam, kathak, and bhangra to bring a story to life.            

Your liaisons Shreya, Adi and Ankush are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for !!

Check out the full line up and liaison introduction on our YouTube page 🧡

🚨 T-6 DAYS UNTIL JAZBA 🚨MEET UMASS JAZBA!!!UMass Jazba is the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s premier co-ed fusion...
02/23/2026

🚨 T-6 DAYS UNTIL JAZBA 🚨

MEET UMASS JAZBA!!!

UMass Jazba is the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s premier co-ed fusion dance team, dedicated to blending traditional South Asian dance styles-such as Bollywood, Bhangra, and Indian Classical dance-with Western dance forms. Jazba hosts community events, performances, and workshops that celebrate both traditional and contemporary South Asian art forms, engaging the UMass community and beyond.
Your liaisons Renelle, Kasthuri and Bhuvan are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for 

Check out the full line up and liaison introduction on our YouTube page  🧡

‼️T-7 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️Next up we have NSU MAASTI!NSU Maasti is a Premier Bollywood-Fusion dance team from Nova Southea...
02/21/2026

‼️T-7 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️

Next up we have NSU MAASTI!

NSU Maasti is a Premier Bollywood-Fusion dance team from Nova Southeastern University. As a competitive collegiate dance team, NSU Maasti travels all over the country to compete with other teams in the DDN circuit, aiming for a spot at Legends. They embrace a wide spectrum of dance forms, including hip-hop, kuttu, bollywood, contemporary, classical, bhangra, and raas, pushing the boundaries of creativity and skill. Beyond the spotlight and competitions, NSU Maasti is a family bound by their love for dance and culture. They foster unity and cultural understanding on campus by promoting the rich heritage of Bollywood dance. Through their performances, workshops, and community outreach, they share the joy of dance and connect with diverse audiences. Please welcome NSU Maasti!

Your liaisons Ananya, Vish and Khushi are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for !!

Check out the full line up and liaison introduction on our YouTube page 🧡

‼️T-8 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️ It’s time to meet HOOSIER HAMZATH!Established during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and official...
02/20/2026

‼️T-8 DAYS TILL JAZBA ‼️ It’s time to meet HOOSIER HAMZATH!

Established during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and officially launched in 2022, Hoosier Hamzath has built a community where students can share their love for dance and connect with others. At Hoosier Hamzath, we express our culture through fusion dance performances at events and compete at dance competitions across the county representing Indiana University. Our team is made up of members from different majors, creating diverse connections while exploring various dance styles like Bhangra, Bollywood, Classical, Kutthu, Hip Hop, and more. What makes us unique is that our members come from different dance backgrounds—some are beginners, while others have years of experience. 

Your liaisons, Devi, Sumanth, and Mishti are excited to welcome you to Minneapolis for !!

Check out the full line up and liaison introduction on our YouTube page 🧡

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