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 MoreIf you’re reading this, you’re probably interested in and passionate about dance. Unfortunately, this passion doesn’t always translate into practice, and we’re all guilty of it. And it’s not because you’re lazy or lack a work ethic (okay maybe sometimes it’s because you’re a little lazy), but the reality is that very few of us are able to pursue dance full time. We’re usually barely squeezing in some creative time between responsibilities to attend a quick class or workshop, leaving no time to actually practice and improve in different areas of dance. If you want to learn, grow, and eventually master your craft, however, there is no way around practicing regularly. If you’re struggling with getting into a routine, check out these tips on how to create a killer practice schedule for yourself, and actually stick to it!
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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