Bhangra is one of the most significant traditions of the Punjabi culture. Bhangra symbolizes the imagination, talent, potential, and charisma of the people of Punjab. It is a folk dance that originated in the state of Punjab, India. Historically, bhangra was a dance that celebrated the ever-important harvest time and illustrated the sowing of seeds, hoeing, cutting of wheat, and the selling of crops. This folk dance has been popular within the villages of the Gujranwalla, Gujrat, Shekhpura, Sialkot and Gurdaspur districts of Punjab. Bhangra is a dance of enthusiasm and gaiety.

Punjabi dance Academy's philosophy is to enhance the knowledge of bhangra and promote the concepts, history, and symbolic representation of this folk dance. Since its creation in 1997, Punjabi dance Academy has established a foundation for bhangra and gidha teams around the world to express their skills, talents, and charisma. Punjabi dance Academy is comprised of individuals from many ethnic backgrounds who have the initiative to promote and to create the awareness of bhangra around the world. The name "Punjabi dance Academy" symbolises the unification of all nations to create a world-wide awareness of bhangra.

Canadian Punjabi Dance Academy (Canadian PDA) throughout the years has grown to become a widely known and appreciated school. Throughout the years Canadian Punjabi Dance Academy has participated and held many events. Some of the events that teams from Canadian Punjabi Dance Academy have attended include:

• GroundShaker 2008 - 1st Place (Shan-E-Punjab Seniour, in Traditional Category)
• GroundShaker 2008 - 1st Place (Shan-E-Punjab Juniors, in Music Category)
• Shan-E-Punjab Juniors 2nd Place (Jawani 2K8)
• Jawani 2K5 - 2nd Place ( Shan-E-Punjab)
• Bhangra Invasion (Western U) - 2nd Place (Shan-E-Punjab)
• Boiler Bhangra (Purdue University) - 1st Place (Shan-E-Punjab)
• Groundshaker (Punjabi V.A.C.A) - 1st Place (Shan-E-Punjab)
• The Bhangra Project (New Jersey) - 2nd Place
• Bhangra Nation 2006 (Toronto) - 1st Place (Shan-E-Punjab)
• Bhangra Invasion 2 (Western U) - 2nd Place [Shan-E-Punjab Juniors)
• Jawani 2K7 (Mississauga) - 1st Place (Shan-E-Punjab Juniors)
• Jawani 2K7 (Mississauga) - 2nd Place (Shan-E-Punjab Girls)
• South Asian Festival (Gerrard Street)
• Brampton Board Of Trade's Santa Claus Parade(2007)

Some Of The Events that Canadian Punjabi Dance Academy has held include:

• Bhangra Masti (2005) ( Teams from around the world Participated in this event)
• Mela Mavan Dheean Dha( 2006)