Bollywood Dance Class with Minila of Ajna Dance

Dance Together

Ajna Dance Company is New York’s premier Indian dance company, specializing in artistic and authentic choreography, performances, and arts education. Ajna was created in 2012 with the purpose of sharing Indian dance in all its forms –- folk, classical, and film –- with a global and diverse audience. Ajna dancers and instructors are trained in a broad range of dance styles and pride themselves on offering stunning performances and highly skilled instruction. Ajna’s signature dance style blends the grace and technique of classical dance with the energy and passion of Bollywood!

Learn techniques of Bollywood while you watch Minila’s Dance Class!

While you watch think about:

• Have you ever danced the Bollywood style before? Does any move look familiar? What looks new to you?
• What type of arm movement do you see repeated throughout the class?
• What type of feet movement do you see repeated throughout the class?
• Find a spot when Minila is shifting her weight from side to side when she dances. How does this help her movement? 
• Why do you think Minila repeats movement on both the right and left side of her body? Why is it important to practice movement on the right and left arm, and right and left foot?
• Do you hear the beat in the music? Can you clap your hands to the beat that you hear? Is the beat fast or slow?
• What is your favorite move to do? Show your family!
• Can you make up a move of your own? Maybe it involves jumping, stomping, waving, or clapping! Try to make your own move and teach your family!

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