The positive energy and enthusiasm radiating from the Treehouse hit me long before I’d made it into the room to join Bhangra Society’s Give it a Go. I was greeted by the committee members, led by President Anjali Singh and Vice President Prashant Sabharwal, who were working their way around the room, making everyone feel comfortable.

Everyone immediately befriended eachother –this society is probably the least scary place to go alone ever. The lively bhangra beats bursting from the speakers only added to the animated buzz of an unexpectedly large and diverse group of people,mostly first timers, all eager to start dancing to such vibrant music.

Although the room already had a friendly vibe, the committee started us off with an icebreaker led by social sec, Becky Morris. The activity was a kind of pass the parcel with a shikkeh, a prop used in bhangra. When the music was paused, we introduced ourselves, and the rhythm recommenced. We then had to grab a partner – someone we hadn’t spoken to before – and play two truths and a lie. Anyone who got it right was rewarded with chocolate.

We watched an upbeat and inspirational video of a compilation of Bhangra performances, then prepared to dance. The drumbeat of the dhol – a two headed South Asian drum – played by Jas Dhadda joined in with the pounding bhangra, and any self-consciousness we may have had evaporated as we were led by competent Team Captains Riz Chaudhary and Kuran Sidhu. The moves started off simple, and we steadily progressed through the dance under the supervision of the whole committee, who’d spread themselves out throughout the crowd, helping to dissipate any confusion that comes with having to move both arms and legs at once – or in my case, having to be able to tell my left from my right.

Everyone had a turn at the front and the back, and Treasurer Nikhil Sabharwal made sure those of us at the back still knew what we were doing. We did arms, then legs, then both together for every move. We practised each move until we’d perfected it and then learned new ones, until we had an entire dance routine down pat. Not once did the smile drop from a single face as we danced with a passion and vigour to match the beats. Everyone was having the time of their lives and personally, I was surprised with how co-ordinated I felt by the end.

It wasn’t just fun, but also an excellent workout: a bottle of water and trainers are a must! I love a good dance, despite my ineptitude, and this was by far the most enjoyable style I’ve ever tried. Beaming smiles, even those of embarrassment, are encouraged, and when it comes to your dance moves: bigger is always better. You just can’t be too enthusiastic. Trust the person who avoids cardio like the plague, there is no better way to get your exercise in.

Just £6 a week gets you a weekly workshop at the very convenient time of 8pm on a Monday evening – I definitely burned off the goat’s cheese bruschetta I’d had for lunch at Terrace, at least. It’s not just the workshop either. Loads of socials are being planned, the next being a joint event between Bhangra and Salsa, where you can learn some moves from each for an hour – a cultural exploration through dance. If you love a good time, there’s nowhere else to be that can rival the great atmosphere that this society effortlessly provides.