Thank you for your interest in Krewe da Bhan Gras! We look forward to getting to know a little more about you.
Krewe da Bhan Gras is a social and dance collective dedicated to showcasing the vibrant culture of the New Orleans South Asian diaspora. We celebrate the various nationalities, regions, religions and diverse experiences our members embody to foster a sense of belonging and unity, within the richness of the South Asian Diaspora. Our krewe originated from a local South Asian friend group dedicated to both community and social justice and these themes have resulted in the creation of a welcoming circle focused on advocacy, education, inclusivity, joy, and fun!
We have two types of membership:
General Members: participate in the following non-performance activities: Dance Parties, Potlucks, Movie Nights, Scholar Talks, and community events.
Opportunities for support roles (ie security, etc) in parade and stage
performances. Anyone who wishes to join KdBG can apply to be a general member if you meet the following criteria:
1. Complete the application process (you are already doing this, yay!)
2. Pay membership dues ($150 by November 1st).
3. Attend any required information sessions
4. Louisiana residency
5. Age 21 yo or older
Performers: participate as dancers and other forward facing roles in parades and cultural events. Performers are welcome to participate in non-performance activities and roles as described in the general membership. To be a performer you must meet the following criteria:
1. Identify as a member of the South Asian diaspora
2. Complete the application process
3. Pay membership dues ($150 by November 1st, Boheme dues will be separate)
4. Attend at least 50% of practice
sessions (schedule TBA in early fall)
5. Louisiana residency
6. Age 21 yo or older