Indian Belly Dance
September 4th, 2010
Bollywood Dance Classes – Get Fit And Have Fun
Bollywood dance classes offer an exhilarating and exciting way to get fit and have fun. Bollywood dancing is highly expressive and blends classical Indian dance steps with belly dancing, Indian folk, jazz, hip hop, Western popular and Western erotic. It is based on the popular Indian film genre of which it forms an important part. Apart from its glamour and versatility, it provides a fast-moving and energetic workout. It has an international appeal and so its popularity in the US among college goers and others shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Styles that You May Learn
Some of the important styles of dancing taught in your Bollywood dance classes are:
• Kathak – This North Indian dance form incorporates quick spins and rapid footwork. Live musicians are a frequent accompaniment and the performance may follow a story or narrative. The typical kathak performance usually follows a pace progression from slow to swift.
• Classical – The basis for the classical steps are pounding beats and folk rhythms. It adheres to the traditional, with sliding and sensual movements.
• Bhangra and Modern – Conventional Bhangra folk rhythm is blended with elements of hip hop, jazz, and Latin. Bhangra originated in Punjab and is similar to Latin and funk in its heavy rhythms and powerful beats.
How it Helps Make You Physically and Mentally Healthier
Now, a look at the benefits of attending Bollywood dance classes with respect to how you can become more physically and mentally fit:
• Provides aerobic exercise – The high energy levels give you a wonderful aerobic workout that would enhance oxygen supply to the important muscles. The improved oxygen supply would eventually enhance muscular resistance.
• Frees your mind of stress – The fun you get from performing the various steps as a group would refresh your mind and help you forget your tensions.
• Improves bone density.
• Improves rhythm, co-ordination, and balance.
• Tones the body – Your body would have to make rapid movements to go with the expressive and rhythmic music beats. The result is that you can burn more calories and tone the calf muscles and other important muscle groups.
• Improves self-esteem and concentration and you develop a more positive view about life.
Your dance teacher will guide you in the various body movements, hand gestures, and facial expressions and ensure that you are moving in sync with the music. You can search online directories or ask around to get an instructor suitable for your requirements.
If you have the time and interest, you definitely shouldn’t miss any opportunity you can to join Bollywood dance classes to get fit and have fun. Bring along a friend or family member to enjoy even more. The instruction you get would also be useful if you plan to take an exam or participate in a competition, or go professional as an entertainment professional or dance teacher.
About the Author
Bollywood Dance Classes – Young Indian Culture Group, Inc. provides dance classes for children and adults based in Long Island and Queens.
Meher Malik Indian Belly Dancer Shakarzai98
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