RAAS IN UK

Now this is an idea whose time has come! Recently some one left a messege wanting me to advise them about starting a Raas competition in U.K.
I can talk about Raas in UK since I personally have seen Raas Garba in Lester (I mean Leicester) and I know two musicians who frequently do Garba programs in UK (Leicester and Liverpool). I cannot talk about how to start a competition unless I know what type of competition. If it is something similar to what we do here in USA for colleges, I think there are far more qualified people in "desidanceteams.com" web site, where I frequently contribute under title of Raazmaster (a name they assigned to me). Ask Freaks or other people who post frequently. Call GWA (Garba with attitude) or Maryland Masti or Dandia dhamaka.
If you are looking for some ideas about a more general competition, I will give you a mouthful. I would say write to me (Raazmaster) at desidance team website or send me your e mail on this blog (I will not publish it). this would be a very long topic.
I will take this opportunity to comment about Leicester Garba done by Sona Rupa people. They have a small place and getting a "pass" to get in is not easy. Last time I went there Asheet and Hema Desai were singing with a Shehnai player, and total of 12 people on the stage. NOT A SINGLE ELCTRONIC INSTRUMENT. NOT A SINGLE DRUM SET. Mr. Mattani was singing along with the Desais and their son, who now goes to Liverpool with his own group.
Participants were required to follow traditional steps and wear traditional clothes. No open abck blouses for women. I was told that if they did not followed the rules they would be politely but firmly asked once. Then they would be forced to leave. Aarti was done with a variety of songs. There was a 20 minute Raas just for children. I have never had such a great experience in India (except for 1960's in India and now when we have private garba with my musician friends in Baroda).
I hope U.K. does a traditional competition. I am ready to help. For air fare and a bottle of good British port wine or whatever they make, I will come there in person!