Collegiate
Raas Garba
America's most competitive college teams. Hundreds of dancers. One stage. Explore the teams pushing raas garba forward.
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Teams
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Universities
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States
The Map
Every team, coast to coast
50 collegiate raas teams across the country. Click a pin to meet the team.
About the Circuit
What is collegiate raas garba?
Collegiate raas garba is a competitive dance form practiced by university teams across the United States. Rooted in the traditional Gujarati folk dances of Navratri, teams blend athleticism, choreography, and cultural storytelling into performances that compete at regional and national championships.
Competitions like the National Collegiate Raas Championship (NCRC) draw thousands of spectators annually. Teams spend months rehearsing intricate formations, synchronizing footwork, and crafting original mixes that honor tradition while pushing creative boundaries.
Precision
Teams are judged on synchronization, formations, and technical execution.
Original Mixes
Each team creates a unique mix blending folk melodies with modern production.
Traditional Attire
Vibrant chaniya choli and kediyu celebrate Gujarati cultural heritage.
Live Competition
Regionals and nationals draw crowds of thousands across the country.
Featured Teams
By Region
Teams Across America
BU Fatakada
Boston Univeristy · MA
Case Cobraas
Case Western Reserve University · OH
CMU Raasta
Carnegie Mellon University · PA
Columbia Raas
Columbia University · NY
Cornell Big Red Raas
Cornell · NY
GW Raas
George Washington University · D.C.
Northeastern NakhRAAS
Northeastern University · MA
Penn Raas
University of Pennsylvania · PA
Philthy Raas
Temple University · PA
RU Raga
Rutgers University · NJ
SBU Raaswalas
StonyBrook University · NY
SLU Raas
Saint Louis University · MI
Steel City Raas
University of Pittsburg · PA
Tufts JumboRaas
Tufts University · MA
UConn ThundeRaas
University of Connecticut · CT
UMD EntouRaas
University of Maryland · MD
UVA HooRaas
University of Virginia · VA
VCU Ricochet Raas
Virginia Commonwealth University · VA
VT Dhamaal
Virgina Tech · VA
Bull City Raas
Duke University · NC
Bulls Raas
University of South Florida · FL
ECU Raas
East Carolina University · NC
Emory Saraas
Emory University · GA
GT Ramblin' Raas
Georgia Tech · GA
SwaggeRaas
University of Miami · FL
Texas Raas
UT Austin · TX
UCF KnightRaas
University of Central Florida · FL
UF GatoRaas
University of Florida · FL
UNC Tar Heel Raas
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill · NC
Chicago Raas
University of Chicago · IL
HoosierRaas
Indiana University · IN
Illini Raas
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign · IL
Michigan Wolveraas
University of Michigan · MI
MSU Raasparty
Michigan State University · MI
OSU Buckraas
Ohio State University · OH
Purdue Raas
Purdue University · IN
WiscoRaas
University of Wisconsin - Madison · WI
The Circuit
How the season works
From first practice to championship stage — the collegiate raas calendar.
Aug — Oct
01
Practice Season
Teams form rosters, craft mixes, and rehearse choreography through hundreds of hours.
Nov — Dec
02
Regional Qualifiers
Compete locally for a berth at nationals. Rankings are set across five regional circuits.
January
03
Nationals
Top teams from each region converge for the national championship, judged by industry experts.
Feb — Mar
04
Awards Season
Placements, individual awards, and hall-of-fame nods. Teams begin planning the next year.
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