Bollywood-Beginner (Technique & Performance)
Come explore the exhilarating world of Bollywood dance.
This increasingly-popular dance style fuses Indian folkloric and pop music with Western melodies to create eclectic choreography that are full of energy and marked by expressive story-telling.
This class provides adult students with a solid foundation of Bollywood dance technique and offers a new set of routines and combinations with every class, culminating in full choreography pieces.
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About Bollywood
Bollywood is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia and incorporates various music styles, including Bhangara. Many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tumultuous history of the Punjab. The dance includes moves from various styles, including classic Indian Dance, Bhangra, Arabic, as well as Latin dance. In recent years, the dance has acquired the pseudonym "Indian Bollywood," possibly in a nod to the proliferation of Indian movies in Western countries!
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Student from the Beginner class performs on stage at the Semi-Annual Show. |
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Bollywood-Intermediate (Technique & Performance)
The class progresses into more advanced Bollywood combinations and choreography, drawing on the movements taught in Beginner-level classes.
The class requires Bollywood Beginner class or prior Bollywood dance experience as a prerequisite.
Bollywood instructor, Kajal Mehta, performs on stage at the Semi-Annual Show.
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Bollywood—Basics
Bollywood instructor, Kajal Mehta, performs on stage at the Semi-Annual Show.
About Bollywood
Bollywood is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia. Many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tumultuous history of the Punjab. The dance includes moves from various styles, including classic Indian Dance, Bhangra, Arabic, as well as Latin dance. In recent years, Bhangra has acquired the pseudonym "Indian Bollywood," possibly in a nod to the proliferation of Indian movies in Western countries!
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This course covers the fundamentals of Bollywood and Pop Bhangra dance.
The beginning of each course is dedicated to the review and repetition of basic body movements and steps. The remainder focuses on learning new steps in a choreography format.
Students are given simple choreographies to incorporate basic steps and understand how they fit to music.
With the cardio element involved in learning Pop Bhangra moves, students are sure to get a solid workout while learning the fundamentals and techniques required to master the steps.
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Kathak (Classical Indian)
This class will focus on the fundamentals of basic footwork, facial expressions, arm styling, and most importantly, spinning.
Students will learn to recite simple taals, beats, and perform a given footwork pattern and spins in the same composition; frequently two or more of these elements occur simultaneously. The aim is to unify the various aspects of Kathak, so that the dancer is constantly aware of the precise relationship of the composition being danced (whether a song or a dance composition) to the rhythm cycle.
Students will need pair of special Kathak Ghunghroos (ankle bells,) as it is the most important instrument in this form of dance. Students can purchase or rent a pair of ghunghroos during class sessions for a nominal fee.
About Kathak
Kathak counts among the six major classical dances of India and is hailed as one of the most dynamic theater arts in the world.
The word Kathak is derived from katha, meaning "the art of storytelling." It is also synonymous with the community of artists known as Kathakas, whose hereditary profession was to narrate history while entertaining.
With dance, music and mime these storytellers of ancient India would bring to life the great scriptures and epic of ancient times, especially the great Indian epics - the Mahabharata and the Ramayana - and the Puranas of Sanskrit literature.
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Instructors Kajal Mehta and Kamallata Singha perform at Kathak number at the Semi-Annual Show.
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Bollywood—Juniors (ages 6-9)
This class is designed specifically for kids ages 6 to 9. It offers a fun-filled class environment with emphasis on talent development and active participation, while introducing the children to the exhilarating world of Indian Bollywood dance. WIth every class, students learn a new set of easy-to-follow routines and combination, and advance towards learning and performing a full choreography.
Students from the Juniors class perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Show.
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About Bollywood
Bollywood (or Pop Bhangra )is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia. Many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tumultuous history of the Punjab. The dance includes moves from various styles, including classic Indian Dance, Bhangra, Arabic, as well as Latin dance. In recent years, Bhangra has acquired the pseudonym "Indian Bollywood," possibly in a nod to the proliferation of Indian movies in Western countries!
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Bollywood—Tots (ages 3-5)
This class is designed specifically for toddlers ages 3 to 5.
It offers a fun-filled class environment that introduces the children to the exhilarating world of Bollywood dance, promoting active participation and structured learning.
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Students from the Tots class perform on stage at the Semi-Annual Show. |
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About Bollywood
Bollywood (or Pop Bhangra )is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region in Southeast Asia. Many Bhangra lyrics reflect the long and often tumultuous history of the Punjab. The dance includes moves from various styles, including classic Indian Dance, Bhangra, Arabic, as well as Latin dance. In recent years, Bhangra has acquired the pseudonym "Indian Bollywood," possibly in a nod to the proliferation of Indian movies in Western countries!
Bollywood & Hip Hop Fusion
This first-of-its-kind fusion class combines Hip Hop's energetic movements with the eclectic beats of Indian Bollywood dance, creating an original choreography that presents the best of both dance styles.
No prior Bollywood or Hip Hop class experience necessary.
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