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Bollywood & Bhangra

Workshops & Master Class : Interactive Dance Sessions

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The Bollywood dance style is a beautiful blend of all Indian dance styles be it classical Indian dance, folk Indian dance, latin and middle eastern or the more current R&B, hip hop music. Bollywood dance styles and performance are liked for various reasons - for no defined rules like classical dance styles, for an exposure to Indian culture, for vibrant music and colorful outfits. Bollywood dances, in most cases, involves story telling! They use dramatic facial expressions and cinematic pizzazz so that a viewer can follow the story. Bhangra, on the other hand is a folk style from norther state of India, Punjab. It involves masculine movements as traditionally it was danced predominantly by men. Bhangra is an integral part of any festival and celebrations in India. Bhangra, in the west, is mainly liked because of the catchy tunes, Indian hip-hop style movements and are very joyous is style. Whatever maybe the reason, Bollywood & Bhangra dancing can be a quick glimpse into Indian culture that everyone should experience!