All-female dance group Deeva packed the Technological Institute’s Ryan Family Auditorium Friday night for a “Gossip Girl”-inspired performance. The group performed 18 dances, ranging from full-company and half-company ensembles. The showcase also featured a guest performance from Northwestern Bhangra, a dance group that performs traditional Punjabi dance.
The group performed 18 numbers, including one to the song “Cell Block Tango” from the musical “Chicago.” (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)The group recently won first place in the Bollywood fusion category at dance competition Nachte Raho in February. (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)Some of the numbers included the full troupe, while others included half or fewer of the dancers. (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)The showcase also featured dance group NU Bhangra as a guest performer. (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)Deeva blends genres, like pop and rap, with traditional Bollywood music. (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)The performance also featured Deevo, a group of all-male performers that occasionally accompany Deeva. (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)The dances ranged in genre, from more lyrical pieces to hip hop pieces. (Bianca Dishmon/The Daily Northwestern)