- DhoonyaFIT
- TOTS KIDS
- Juniors
- Teens
- BASICS
- Techniques
- Private Lessons
Dhoonya FIT
An easy-to-follow, cardio fitness program that's perfectly choreographed to the latest Bollywood music and guaranteed to bolly-fit your bod! CNN ranks Bollywood dance as one of the top 5 fat-blasters!
"The fitness class is intense! I can feel changes in my body, in my stamina."
"Nonstop motion ensures heart rate elevation and great fat burn, while swiveling moves target the abs and obliques, lunges work the thighs and glutes, and pushups and crunches at the end of the class round out the workout. Expect to be sucking wind thoughout, but the payoff is worth it, with students happily flushed and sweating at the end of the class. Merely the sight of the lithe bodies of Dhoonya's teachers jumping effortlessly from one movement to the next is inspiration enough to keep coming back.
Dhoonya BASICS
If it's your first time dancing, or you have two left feet, have no fear. DhoonyaBasics is designed to gradually unveil your hidden Bollywood star. Students will learn the fundamentals of Bollywood and Pop Bhangra dance. This class is dedicated to learning, reviewing, and repeating basic body movements and steps in a simple choreographed manner. Several short song sequences will be taught during the one hour class, with greater emphasis placed on fundamentals. This course is designed for dancers who want a cultural experience that focuses more on rhythm, energy, and fun!
"Taking classes makes me feel beautiful!". has been the industry's"
"I took my first Dhoonya class in February 2006 and was immediately hooked. I never danced before or really listened to Bollywood music but I was instantly attracted to the rhythms. I've taken classes for fitness and to learn the complicated moves and facial expressions. Soon I realized that I wasn't just coming for the workout but to also be part of a growing community of caring people."
Techniques I,II,III
Ready to go from the classroom to the stage? Bring out your inner Bollywood star as you embrace the movements, expression, and grace of a real Bollywood dancer!
Students will learn a complete Bollywood dance sequence from start to finish. In addition to choreography, students will learn the essential elements of the dance style including facial expression, "acting" out the song, and grace. This course is designed for dancers who would like to go above and beyond the basic steps and have a greater understanding of technique, performance, and choreography.
TECHNIQUES...Find Inner Bollywood
KIDS
Fitness, fun and fundamentals for kids of all ages.
Bollywood dance captivates the imaginations of children through a colorful mix of dance and drama. Our curriculum incorporates elements of Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam, Kathak), Folk dance (Bhangra, Garba), Western Pop (Hip Hop, Jazz), and Yoga (Iyengar, Ashtanga) to expose students to various influences that make up Bollywood dance. DhoonyaKIDS are the next generation of collegiate competition winners, Bollywood stars and preservers of the rich culture and traditions of Indian dance.
DhoonyaKIDS Ages 6-9: Emphasis on footwork and beats. More complex choreography introduced for further development of muscle memory and instruction comprehension
DhoonyaJUNIORS Ages 10-12: Introduction of intermediate, South Asian dance styles (semiclassical, folk and pop)
DhoonyaTEENS Ages 13-15: Increased focus on correct body posture, emotion and expressions, dancing with confidence, and comfort with one's body.
Apprenticeship and Junior Instructors Program
This program enables gifted Juniors and Teens to assist Dhoonya Dance School's instructors and excel into teaching young students in a class of their own. Junior Instructors who have shown confidence, a positive attitude and an understanding of Bollywood dance fundamentals serve as positive role models for many of our DhoonyaKIDS classes.
You'll see a strong progression in your child's learning as they begin at age 3 and come home from class showing you how to "tap" or explaining the meaning of "chand" (moon) - to when they, at age 9, explain the intricacies of proper "out and in hip movements." Each level focuses on the most important movements based on age and experience.
DhoonyaKIDS Perform!
PRIVATE LESSONS
Dhoonya Dance can add a splash of Bollywood to your event. Whether it's a fun team outing for your office or custom choreography for your wedding first dance, our team of talented and cre¬ative teachers will create something special for you!
"I scheduled a private class for 14 friends to learn a Bollywood dance to perform at a wedding. Our instructor Sunita was fantastic—approachable, clear, encouraging, and a lot of fun. In addition, I found everyone at Dhoonya to be extremely professional to work with—always responding to my questions before the class in a prompt way and suggesting possible songs to suit our event. I can't recommend the ladies of Dhoonya Dance highly enough and can't wait to attend their regular classes."
"...our dance was a HUGE success! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into creating the routine and for the patience required to teach it to us. We loved working with you and it was great fun...even after it was all over, my mother said that of everything ... our dance was her favorite part."
"I scheduled a private dance lesson with Priya for me and 13 other members of a wed-ding party that I was in. We surprised the bride and groom by performing an Indian dance for them at their wedding. Priya was amazing—she managed to teach and choreograph a dance for 14 people who knew nothing about Bollywood-style dance in one hour! She was flexible, responsive and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recom-mended. "
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