There are many different forms of dancing around the world including hip-hop, salsa or even line dancing. But there is one form that not many people know about. It is called Bollywood dance. Today I will explain to you what Bollywood dance is.
What is Bollywood Dance?
The word Bollywood is a combination of two words: Bombay (the city now called Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood is the largest film industry in the world and in my opinion, has the best movies. Bollywood dance numbers are very elaborate and the soundtracks have a great rhythm to dance to. This dance is a mixture of numerous styles. Belly-dancing, Kathak (a classical Indian dance), Indian folk, Western dance and jazz are only some of the styles that it includes.
These dance moves are very energetic and fun, but they are hard to master. Many of these movies have long dance numbers that require a lot of work. Choreographers teach these dance numbers and help the actors and actresses to do the steps well. One choreographer that is very famous is Saroj Khan. She has worked with many different people in the Bollywood industry, but the most prominent is Madhuri Dixit. Madhuri is a very beautiful Indian actress who dances extremely well. She stars in many movies in which her dance numbers are graceful and downright fantastic.
I started this dance when I was 4 years old and ever since then, I have loved it. I’ve joined many different programs and troupes where I perform at various showcases and even a workshop where I got taught by the choreographer Saroj Khan herself. You can start at any age and I assure you that if you love to dance, it will be great for you! It is also a great workout and a chance to make new friends. So go try a class near your neighborhood and have fun!
