Bollywood is a name commonly used to refer to the Hindi cinema within the Indian film industry and it originated in the City of Dreams: Mumbai (formerly Bombay - where the name comes from). Colourful, dynamic and theatrical musical dance numbers are at the heart of these films and bring the stories to life. Bollywood dance is a blend of classical and folk dance from India with western styles like hip hop, jazz and belly-dancing.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant music, graceful expressions and iconic dance moves at the heart of Bollywood movies during this Bollywood dance tickethour.
During this tickethour you will learn choreography to the latest Bollywood songs. Learn to dance in different styles and different music speeds. You first learn the meaning of each song, so that you know which expressions you can use to express the right feelings. Every lesson will surprise you with different sons and gives you the opportunity to try out different types of Bollywood dances. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and Aaja Nachale! (Come, let's dance, in Hindi).
Schedule & enrolment
Teachers
Marisha Agarwal
Marisha spent part of her childhood in the Netherlands and then moved to India at a young age. Finding herself in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), the origin of Bollywood, she fell in love with Bollywood Dancing. Bollywood songs tell a story, with the steps choreographed to translate the words and feelings in an expressive way. She had four years of formal dance training in the classical dance form of Kuchipudi and was also taught Bollywood Dance by Shiamak Daver (Bollywood Movie Choreographer) for six years. This is exactly what makes her classes unique: she blends both styles into her own!
Practical Information
Bring a towel, a bottle of water and socks. Please wear comfortable and loose clothing in which you can do jumps, spins, squats and kicks.