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BHANGRA
S.O.B.’s

THE CROWD
Mostly men. Mostly Indian. Good-looking. Friendly. Everyone, even those who looked like pros, joined the preparty lesson in this Punjabi dance, and many even jumped onstage to show how it’s done.

HOW AVAILABLE
Very. Two women we met arrived alone, but by the time the 25-minute lesson was over they had paired off. “I’m just here with my friends,” said Michelle, 32. “If the men come, they come.” They did.

HOW HANDSY
Your hands are up in the air most of the time, but there is occasion for lightly touching your partner. We even saw one couple grind, South Asian–style.

HOOK-UP POTENTIAL
Bhangra is very joyous and free, which translates into an approachable crowd. Bounce next to anyone and within a few minutes you’ll have a new friend. A couple minutes longer and you could have more.

SINGLES VERDICT
6 out of 6

WHERE TO DO IT
Get your bounce going to Hindi, bhangra and fusion tracks every Saturday night at Tonic’s Bollywood Remix. The crowd is sociable and nearly 100 percent South Asian, and the music and backdrop—Bollywood videos and movies play on the wall—will put anyone in a good mood. 727 Seventh Ave between 48th and 49th Sts (914-433-4118). Saturdays 10pm; $20, men with women $15, women free before 11:30pm.

S.O.B.’s Basement Bhangra night described above is a hugely popular bash. Running on third Thursdays (and a few extras in the summer), it’s like a dance party with your best friends, all of whom you haven’t yet met.

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