Let’s Dance: Put on your dancing shoes and attend these virtual classes in June

A little jig is a good way to take a break from daily stresses. Check out these dance classes and put your best groovy foot forward

The German philosopher Nietzsche, who liked to danced daily, once wrote: “And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” When it comes to dancing, there is no need to be a professional or have every move down perfectly. That’s the beauty of the art form – you can interpret the music any way you like. 

Luckily in lockdown, you really can dance like nobody is watching. Shaking a leg can  temporarily take your mind off pandemic stress and lift your mood. So this month try to ‘dance it out’ and release some worries by signing up for these virtual classes. 

A bit of highbrow, a bit of Bollywood

In India, Bollywood and dancing are interconnected. But this class won’t be limited to dance moves from Hindi film songs. Instead, it will blend graceful Kathak steps with energetic Bollywood ‘thumkas’. Tarantismo Creative Dance Company,  a Bangalore-based dance organisation that has been around for almost 12 years now, will be facilitating the session. The dance classes will held both on weekdays and weekends, and you can pick a batch according to your convenience. They also have batches for kids between the ages of four and seven. 
When: Until July 29, various time slots Visit: www.insider.in

Keep it contemporary

Dancer Anirudh Roy is trained in Ballet, Contemporary and Chau dance forms. He has around 12 years of experience as a dancer and instructor. This Saturday, he is conducting a session on contemporary dance. This expressive dance style is a combination of modern, jazz, lyrical, and classical ballet. Don’t worry, this class is designed for beginners, so you won’t be expected to do complicated moves straight away. Participants will be taught choreography on the Hindi song 'Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahi' from the 2017 movie ‘Meri Pyaari Bindu’. 
When: June 5, 6.30 pm Visit: www.insider.in

Put the fun in functional

If you find high intensity online fitness videos a bit daunting, Zumba could be for you. This fitness form was created by Colombian dancer and choreographer Beto Perez during the 1990s. It involves dance and aerobic movements, drawing heavily from genres such as hip-hop, merengue, and salsa. The online class will be conducted by expert Kunal Jessani. Apart from Zumba, he will also teach Bollywood dance fitness, strength and flexibility exercises, and core workouts.
When: June 7 onwards, 7 to 8 pm Visit: www.insider.in

Meet your inner Shakira

Shake and shimmy at this online workshop on belly dancing. You will be guided on the basics on belly dancing by Sheena Chaudhury. Besides being a fine way to kill the boredom of being at home, belly dancing is also an effective and holistic workout for your abs and core. The event note suggests that participants should wear comfortable clothes; skirts are a good option. 
When: June 6 onwards, multiple timings Visit: www.bookmyshow.com 

Dabble in the classical

In this workshop, you will be introduced to the Kathak form along with the theory of the performing art including its history, early origins, schools of learning, basic steps and beats. You will also learn about various postures and basic footwork and chakars. It will be conducted by Kathak dancer and trainer Mugdha D'Souza. If you have always wanted to learn a classical dance form but shied away, this is your chance to dabble.
When: June 3 onwards, 6 pm Visit: www.bookmyshow.com

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