Bollywood Dance Classes
at Avant Garde Ballroom
Saturdays September 18th and 25th at 9am with Apra in AGB1
949.333.0611 / EMAIL
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ADA DANCE ACADEMY PRESENTS BOLLYWOOD DANCE:
Bollywood Dancing is a very popular form of energetic yet graceful dancing that incorporates different styles such as bhangra, hip-hop, jazz, and Indian folk. It comes from the Indian Film Industry. Films in India frequently have a few musical dance pieces woven into the story that help the actors express their emotions through dancing and singing.
Bollywood Dancing involves a lot of facial expressions and hand movements as well as intricate movements of the feet.
With dynamic music, meaningful lyrics, and uplifting beats this vibrant and dramatic style of dance conveys a story and leaves the audience spell bound!! It has glitz, glamour, and a touch of the captivating colors of India that will energize your body, mind and spirit! Get ready for a full workout and to experience rhythm, beats, grace, attitude and a lot of heart thumping moves with Bollywood Dancing.
ABOUT APRA:
Apra has been dancing and performing since a very young age. She has learned Kathak, hip-hop, and fusion dance. Apra won the Miss India NY title in 1998 where she also won for best talent. As the president of Cornell University's South Asian dance troupe, Sitara, Apra choreographed and organized various cultural shows.
She has choreographed and performed at the New York South Street Seaport Cultural show. She was the winner of the television channel Eye on Asia’s dance competition. Apra’s has given hundreds of performances for charitable events, cultural shows and concerts.
Apra has worked in Bollywood with some of the biggest names such as Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Mr. Shah Rukh Khan, Mr. Akshay Kumar, Ms. Deepika Padukone, and Ms. Juhi Chawla and one of the most talented and creative choreographers, Ms. Vaibhavi Merchant. Her work experience in the Indian Film industry truly sets her apart.
Apra is the director and choreographer for ADA Dance Academy. Ada means grace, style, and confidence. Dancing is a passion for Apra. It gives her an immense sense of happiness. To dance is to become one with the Universe. To dance is to live life in true contentment.
