Duration: 1 hour; FREE; Perhaps you're a Bollywood aficionado, watching all the hottest releases. Or maybe all you've seen is the trailer of Slumdog Millionaire. Either way, Bollywood is a form of modern Indian dance that captivates all -- the in-sync choreography, the fun and lively moves, the beautiful costumes. Come learn the foundations of Bollywood dance in this casual beginner class! You'll start off with a cardio-stretching warm-up to get your blood flowing and to prepare your body for the following choreography. You'll heighten your awareness of musicality, timing, spacing, and precision -- which is what Bollywood choreography is all about. What are you waiting for? Get up on your feet and onto the floor! Shoes are optional.
Learn the basics of Bollywood dance, a form of modern Indian dance that combines Bhangra, semi-classical Indian, jazz, funk, and hip hop
Start off with a warm-up to get your body prepared for more complex, faster choreography
Strengthen your awareness of musicality, timing, spacing, and precision
Leave with a greater understanding of and appreciation for the nuances of Bollywood dance
Note: This is a free trial class for first time attendees only. The exact meeting location is given upon confirmation of booking.
Indian Classical Dance (The Arts Center)
Duration: 1 hour; FREE; There is more to Indian danc than just Bollywood. Come learn Indian classical dance, an art that combines dancing with storytelling. You'll learn to bring stories to life with your hands, your feet, and facial expressions. Classical dance performances usually feature the opposing powers of good and evil, narrated through hand gestures and controlled facial expressions. Never had prior dance experience? No worries! The classes are casual, focusing on teaching you the basics to prepare you for more complicated moves. You'll start off with a warm-up before launching into the choreography. By the end of the session, you'll have a greater understanding of Indian classical dance -- not to mention a good full body workout!
Learn the basics of Indian classical dance, an art form that combines dance with storytelling
Start off with a warm-up to get your body prepared for choreography
Improve your flexibility as you learn to use your body as a vehicle for story narration
Leave with a greater understanding of and appreciation for Indian classical dance
Note: This is a free trial class for first time attendees only. The exact meeting location is given upon confirmation of booking.
Bollywood Dance (India House)
Duration: 1 hour; FREE; Perhaps you're a Bollywood aficionado, and you watch all the hottest releases. Or maybe all you've seen is the trailer of Slumdog Millionaire. Either way, Bollywood is a form of modern Indian dance that captivates all -- the in-sync choreography, the fun and lively moves, the beautiful costumes. Come learn the foundations of Bollywood dance in this casual beginner class! You'll start off with a cardio-stretching warm-up to get your blood flowing and to prepare your body for the following choreography. You'll heighten your awareness of musicality, timing, spacing, and precision -- which is what Bollywood choreography is all about. What are you waiting for? Get up on your feet and onto the floor! Shoes are optional.
Learn the basics of Bollywood dance, a form of modern Indian dance that combines Bhangra, semi-classical Indian, jazz, funk, and hip hop
Start off with a warm-up to get your body prepared for more complex, faster choreography
Strengthen your awareness of musicality, timing, spacing, and precision
Leave with a greater understanding of and appreciation for the nuances of Bollywood dance
Note: This is a free trial class for first time attendees only. The exact meeting location is given upon confirmation of booking.
Cancellation Policy : As a courtesy to fellow participants, please provide at least 24 hour cancellation notice.