Indian Folk Dance (suitable for teens and adults)
Indian folk dances are simple dances and are performed to express joy. Folk dances are performed at every possible occasion - to celebrate the arrival of seasons, birth of a child, weddings and festivals. The dances are simple and full of life with minimum steps or movement. The dances burst with verve and vitality. Men and women perform some dances exclusively, while in some performances men and women dance together. On most occasions, the dancers sing themselves and they are accompanied by artists on the instruments. Each form of dance has a specific costume depending on the state and area they come from. Most
costumes are flamboyant with extensive jewels.
Bollywood (one workshop for children; one for teens and adults)
The name "Bollywood" is derived from Bombay (the former name for Mumbai) and Hollywood. Indian movies are like musicals with all the songs and dancing to explain and enhance the mood of a particular scene. The recent popularity of Bollywood dances with all the colour, splendour and extravaganza has imbibed a curiosity in all to learn the dance. Bollywood dancing is pure entertainment/fun dancing to the rhythms of amazing Indian music. The Bollywood dance style is influenced by different art forms from all over the world.
