top of page

Bollywood

 

Bollywood refers to the film industry centered in Mumbai (earlier Bombay) It is put together like this: Bombay + Hollywood = Bolywood. Bollywood dancing is inspired by Indian dance style but itself is not a homogenous form. In older times, classical Indian dance forms played an important role in filmy dance which in modern days were improvized with the fusion of jazz, hiphop, break, street, bellydance, freestyle and other Western dance technoues. Indian folk dances also contributes a major part in the industry of Bollywood dance.

 

Why learn Bollywood dance?

 

  1. ​Freedom of rules- All you need to start is energy, expression and sensuality. (Though it is always recommended to have some basic training any classical form of Indian dance for better understanding of body movements.)

  2. It is fun to perform and ofcourse a vigorous form of workout. It involves hands, arms, hips, belly and back muscle movements.

  3. A new style of expression- Mostly, Bollywood dance owe their origin to ancient treatises, cultural metaphors and local traditions. The visual aesthetics of Indian dance style is way too exotic that Western styleing and understanding. Bollywood dance excels in fusion and offers an exciting journey to a whole new world of creativity and interpretetion.

  4. The sense of looks and beauty- Colorful costumes, beautiful makeup and junk flashy ornaments are ultimate to Indian dance. That seductive smile, the sensual twirl, that lovely hand movement, the sly glance is all that you experience through joyous Bollywood dancing.

bottom of page