Mania was founded at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the fall of 2012. What started as a dream became a reality on February 23rd, 2013 with the first-ever Raas Mania, organized completely by Illinois students. Raas is a high-energy, Indian folk dance that originates in Gujarat. In 2021, the competition expanded to include bhangra teams, making Mania one of the largest competitions in the midwest. Bhangra is a high-octane Indian folk dance that originates in Punjab. Keep visiting this page to learn more about Mania's news for this year!

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