With Mahima Kapoor, a trained Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance) dancer from India who will teach different genres within Bollywood dancing. Bollywood dancing combines the rich texture of India’s many classical and folk dances, fused with elements of jazz, hip-hop, arabic and Latin forms. Timing, rhythms, energy and expressive movements are important elements of Bollywood dancing. Classical dance forms such as Bharat natyam and Kathak, and folk dances such as Bhangra, each have their own unique styles, but they often share signs and meanings that are combined to create modern Bollywood dances. This class is all about learning how to emote through gestures within dance movements and expressions. You will learn technique and choreography that incorporate rhythmic full body movement and hand movements which act as a form of sign language to help tell a story or demonstrate themes.
