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Beginner Bhangra Footwork: Bedi, Dhamaal and Punjab

Beginner Bhangra Footwork: Bedi, Dhamaal and Punjab — video by BFunk Play · 13:31

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Shivani Bhagwan and Chaya Kumar teach the three footwork patterns under most bhangra moves, each slowly, then faster, then 16 counts of each to music. Bedi is a tap; Dhamaal and Punjab are hopped, so expect light hops throughout.

  • 14 min
  • Beginner
  • High impact (jumping)
  • No equipment

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  1. Stance: soft, unlocked knees, hands on hips, weight shifted onto your right leg so the left foot is free. 2:01
  2. Bedi: tap the free foot lightly as you shift your weight quickly from leg to leg, in slow fours and eights. 2:48
  3. Bedi at a faster tempo, ready for quicker songs. 5:19
  4. Dhamaal: lift the left leg with a flexed foot and hop; lifting it just past the knee is fine to start. 5:59
  5. Dhamaal like a pendulum: land each foot close to the other, knees bent, light on the balls of the feet. 7:33
  6. Punjab: hop as you cross the free foot in front, touching the ball of the foot, then open back; alternate. 9:35
  7. Keep your chin high, chest broad and core strong; then Punjab at a faster tempo. 10:35
  8. To music: 16 counts each of Bedi, Dhamaal and Punjab. 11:58

The steps are a summary in our words, checked against the video — the coach shows every move.

Form cues from the coach

  • Keep a soft bend in the knees and shift your weight quickly from hip to hip
  • Tap and hop on the balls of the feet; never slam the whole foot down
  • Chin high, chest broad and core strong while the feet do the work

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Joints it uses 2 takes load

  • Knees takes loadhopping on soft bent knees
  • Ankles & feet takes loadlight hops on the balls of the feet
  • Hips movesknee lifts, weight shifts from hip to hip
  • Jumping or hopping. Impact goes through the ankles, knees and hips.

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Video by BFunk; the summary, steps, cues, body areas and joint notes are Notbroken’s, written from what the coach actually does in the video and checked a second time. Warm up first, take the easier options until a move feels easy, and stop if you feel sharp pain, chest pain or dizziness. General instruction, not advice for your body. About & safety