There are so many options available to us as dancers now, that it’s hard to figure out what classes and teachers are truly a good fit. You can pretty much find a class for anything and any style nowadays, especially online, and this increased accessibility has made it even harder for students to make a decision and get started. With so many teachers to choose from, how do you figure out what works best for you?
Read MoreIt's almost Valentine's Day, and you know what that means! We're all about to see a big spike in proposals (about 50% of proposals happen on Valentine's Day), and you're about to see a big spike in the number of weddings you have to attend this year. If you're South Asian, or friends with a lot of South Asians, this means preparing for a LOT of different wedding dances. We've worked on our fair share of wedding choreography here at BollyLearn, and have put together a few tips that will help you create a routine that you're proud of, all while enjoying the experience along the way!
Read MoreWe’ve compiled a list of our favorite videos from some of these top dancers in the
industry that we think every Bollywood dancer should see. Whether you just want to get a
better idea of what modern Bollywood dance looks like, or you’re starting to take classes
yourself, or you’re an expert looking to explore new styles, these videos will give you some
serious inspiration.
If you’ve been on an Indian dance team at any point in your life, you’ve probably been a part of one or two heated debates about what classifies as Bollywood dance. And that’s because the answer isn’t exactly black or white. The sometimes confusing (but always amazing) thing about Bollywood as a dance style is that it has no rules. There is no one way to choreograph and perform Bollywood dance, and the influence of other dance styles and cultures over the years on the evolving dance form serve as evidence of this. Different global and Indian icons — everyone from Elvis and Madonna to Helen, Shammi Kapoor and Govinda — have greatly influenced the changes and eras in Bollywood, bringing us to the modern dance style we most commonly see today.
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