Classes

2023 Winter/Spring Classes​

Location: 3200 Elmwood Ave, Room 122

Classes are open to students of any dance experience level! Drop-ins are available on a weekly basis for Adult Bollywood classes only—questions about registering email: info@devibollywooddance.com

Adults Classes

Semi Classical Bollywood for Beginners

This primary focus will be on the fundamentals of Kathak dance (bring a pencil and notebook to class with you). We will work on building up our strength through footwork (tat kaar) and hand gestures (hastaks). We will create Kathak movement exercises through our practice (Riyazz). With all of these skills, we will create a short Bollywood choreography at the end of the series. Open to all levels and experiences with dance.

Mondays: 7 – 8pm

Wednesdays: 7 – 8pm

3 Week Sessions


Beginners Bollywood Dance

Immerse yourself in our colorful cultural heritage through our Bollywood dance classes. These classes help you work up a sweat and learn about the various dance style from across India (Garba, Bhangra, and Filmy Bollywood). Classes are technique driven, taught through choreography, we will have a new style/song every two weeks during the 6-week session.

Wednesdays: 6 – 7pm

3 Week Sessions

All Levels Bollywood

This class will focus on technique, conditioning, formations as well as understanding the creative process from a chorepgraphers perspective. We will work on increasing the speed of steps with quicker changes and transitions.

Fridays: 6 – 7pm

Upcoming Sessions

Unlimited Class Package (Adults Classes)

This unlimited package gives you access to all three classes during the six week session.

Kids Classes

Little Kids Bollywood (ages 5-8)

Our little kids’ Bollywood class is filled with joyful, energetic movements and Bollywood music. In this class, we will share a range of dance styles in Bollywood, from modern hip hop/jazz steps to elegant classical movements to create a dance they can perform at the end of the 6-week session. All classes include a warm-up, stretch technique, stationary and traveling moves, and the usage of props. Students will learn and create a dance they can perform by memory at the end of the 6 weeks.

Thursdays: 4 – 4:45pm
Saturdays: 11:15 – 12pm

Upcoming Sessions

Tots Bollywood (ages 2-4)

Our tots class is designed to get your little ones comfortable with movement (all forms), These little dancers will learn basic dance steps, as well as how to take turns, count music, take direction from a teacher, and participate in a specialized classroom setting. We will be using props and other fun movement-based items to help keep these little ones focused and moving!

Saturdays: 10-10:45am

Upcoming Sessions

Dance attire: Comfortable clothing that you can easily move in (e.g. tank tops, t-shirts, shorts, yoga pants). Dance barefoot or in supportive shoes.