Category Archives: Bollywood Dancers

Bollywood dancers can add an extra touch of wow in your events. The energetic and class apart beats of Bollywood create a perfect fusion of entertainment in movies, weddings, customized shows and corporate events. Hire Bollywood dancers and attendees of your event will be talking about the amazing experience for a longtime. Get latest updates on trending dance techniques, emerging dancers, and more only at BollyArts Blog.

5 Travel Destinations for Dance Lovers

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Dance is a beautiful form of expressing your feelings, emotions and mood. It’s a universal language that speaks of love, happiness and unites cultures and countries. If you’re a dance enthusiast or someone who wants to learn about dancing, then there is nothing better than taking a vacation to the destinations that are famous for their special forms dance. Here are some of the top dance destinations for you to try this year, it’s surely going to be a fun and enthralling experience!

Belly Dance –  Turkey/Middle East

Belly dance has its roots in the Middle East. With time, its popularity has expanded across the globe especially Turkey, where dance lovers can learn belly dance and enjoy watching the dances too. The typical belly dance attire is very attractive amongst women with glittery clothing and fancy veils. The Grand Bazaar in Turkey is a great place to visit to get some belly dance costumes if you want to get the real feel of belly dancing while on the floor.

Bollywood Dance – India

Bollywood dance is the most vibrant, fun and exciting of dance styles that originate from India. India is a country rich in dance and culture. It is more so since dance is an essential part of the most widely practiced religion in India, Hinduism. Bollywood dance originates from dance styles in Bollywood movies that are becoming super popular across the globe. At BollyArts studio in NY, Bollywood dance classes are offered for kids and adults alike!

Jig – Ireland

An Irish folk dance, the jig has become popular in Ireland and Scotland. There are various types of jigs; light jigs, single jigs, double jigs, etc. The dance is a popular one and is performed mostly at the end of theatrical plays. A jig dance is quite fast, and sometimes a performance combines two different types of jigs; one after the other without a break. Visit Ireland to experience the joy of watching the dancers perform jig at the country of its origin!

Moonwalk – USA

Moonwalk is one of the most popular dance styles originated in USA and became popular as Michael Jackson, one of the most famous popstars adopted it as his signature dance style. If you’re a Michael Jackson fan and want to learn the awesome moonwalk dance moves, then head straight to a dance studio near you. This technique involves one flat foot to slide backward while with the other foot you tip tie backwards.

Waltz – Austria

Waltz is Austria’s signature dance style and is super popular in the biggest balls held in the Opera House. The balls are open to public but the trick is to get the tickets as fast as you can because they sell like hot cakes! If you fancy Waltz dance style, then it’s a good idea to head to Vienna, Austria to try some dance school and learn the dance from where it has originated.

BollyArts Dance Studio in Hicksville, NY offers a huge variety of dance classes throughout the year for all ages. At BollyArts, we understand your passion for dancing so offer only the best dance instructors who lead these classes and get you moving to the best of your abilities for a rocking dance performance.

Bollywood Divas and Their Best Kept Fitness Secrets Revealed!

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Bollywood Divas and Their Best Kept Fitness Secrets Revealed

It’s not just the actors at Bollywood who love to spend hours in the gym to stay fit, but it’s the actresses too! Just like their male counterparts, Bollywood divas take personal fitness very seriously and stick to a strict health and fitness regime to maintain the fit look and flaunt their sculpted bodies!

Bipasha Basu

The secret behind Bipasha’s perfectly toned body is her love for high intensity workout! She is a regular at kickboxing which is her favorite sports activity.  Her kick and punch routine has allowed her to get a fine and fit body. She’s got everyone on the kickboxing bandwagon – actresses like Sonam Kapoor and Deepika Padukone have been taking lessons for the same!

Lara Dutta

The former Miss Universe is now in her mid-30s and a mum of one, but still has the most chiseled and toned body! She has continued her journey to fitness and is yoga practitioner for over a decade. She continues to practice yoga and has her own fitness DVD too!

Priyanka Chopra

The Mary Kom actress took the entire B-town with a storm with her fittest body! As her role in Mary Kom required her to achieve the fittest level of fitness, Priyanka went under high intensity physical training to match the fitness level of the character she had to portray – and she did do it wonderfully! This fit and fabulous actress has been known to have taken up other cool martial arts such as parkour, as well!

Deepika Padukone

This B-town beauty has years of association with active sports. Early on, Deepika was an avid badminton player and then later got training under Yasmin Karachiwala who introduced her to strength training and yoga. She’s also a great dancer and has learned multiple dance forms including jazz and kathak and is an expert at these two dance forms!

Malaika Arora Khan

Malaika has been winning hearts with her stunning to-die-for figure and her electrifying dance moves! A mother of two, she has always kept in shape through her fitness regimen that includes cardio and aerobics. Just like Bipasha, our “Munni” also goes takes kickboxing classes and includes hip-hop dance in her fitness workout too! No wonder she’s one of the fittest B-town beauties and always a stunner on the dance floor!

At BollyArts Dance Studio in Hicksville, NY, we offer dance lessons for hip-hop, kathak, Bollywood bhangra and Bollywood fitness too! Register yourself today for our summer classes or fall schedule classes to get fitter and leaner just like some of the fit and fabulous Bollywood divas!

Add Some Masala – Hire Bollywood Dancers for a Fiery NY Wedding

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Weddings are all about, fun, dance and celebrating your special day with your loved ones! To add an extra flavor to all the wedding festivities, hire Bollywood dancers in NY! And why shouldn’t you? Bollywood dancers are truly trained to give the fieriest performances on stage that you and your guests would love to talk about and remember for a lifetime!

Some Masala – Some Magic!

Professional Bollywood dancers are expert at various dance styles and some amazing dance routines, so they can create some mesmerizing dance numbers or you and your loved ones to perform on your wedding. Whether it’s a medley of dance numbers for you sangeet or mehndi events, or the first couple dance for your wedding reception,  Bollywood dancers at BollyArts studio can make it all perfect and smooth for you!

Flash Mobs for a Fiery Performance!

Bollywood dancers at BollyArts Dance Studio in Hicksville, NY offer the most exciting ways to make your wedding memorable. Don’t want to go too mainstream with dance performances? We’ve got the perfect thing for you – flash mobs! Our dancers can give your event an added touch of excitement with jaw-dropping flash mob performance that will be a total surprise for you guests!

Rock the Dance Floor

With Bollywood dancers, we also provide DJs who can mix music to create the most enthralling Bollywood dance music that will give you and your guests and adrenalin rush! The exciting and high beat music from the DJ works seamlessly to provide entertainment to guests and hosts alike for hours at end.

Professionalism and Expertise

Hire Bollywood dancers and you won’t be disappointed with subpar performances because all our dancers are trained and expert in their field. From kathak, Bollywood bhangra, belly dance, Bollywood dance and more! Our dancers are nothing short of giving excellence and flawless dance performances.

Energy, Excitement and Entertainment!

The name Bollywood entertainment strongly reflects the Indian cinema and its vibrant color themes. The same energy and zeal is reflected in the Bollywood dance performances, whether at parties or weddings! Celebrate your wedding and make your special day more memorable with the most exciting dance routines from Bollywood dancers.

Let the Party Begin!!!

Hire Bollywood dancers to make the wedding reception party EXCITING and ENTERTAINING!  We’ve got everything you need – dancers, costumes, DJs, dance floors and just the right match of songs to match your taste of music and dance!

Check out our Bollywood dance classes too and private choreography classes for first dance practices and group dances! We guarantee you’ll enjoy being part of the BollyArts Family!

Bollywood’s Hottest Dance Divas Through the Ages

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When you hear the word Bollywood, you instantly thing of vibrant clothes, flamboyant set ups, exaggerated gestures and reactions, and the ultimate dance moves and songs! From black and white years to the digital age of fusion music and item songs, Bollywood has brought to the stage some of the hottest dance divas to us! Let’s check out the ladies who have mesmerized the big screen throughout the ages!

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri needs no introduction! This dancing queen has done some amazing Bollywood dance numbers and there is not a single performance of hers that is not jaw-dropping! With graceful moves and stunning gestures, Madhuri Dixit happens to be our all-time favorite dance diva from Bollywood! From ¬Keysara to ¬Aaja Nach Le, this beauty has given some sizzling performances!
  • Helen
    Helen is known as one of the most famous dancers of her time and is often quoted as the first one to start the item girl trend. She is best known for her Cabaret dancing for her sensational and unmatched dance moves in Bollywood movie songs. Her best performances include: the song Mehbooba from the movie Sholay and, O Haseena Zulfo Wali Janejahan, from the movie Teesri Manzil.
  • Malika Arora
    While Malaika hasn’t made a mark as an actress, her sensual dance moves have made raves in Bollywood! She is considered as the queen of item songs. There has been no performance where she hasn’t made heads turn! Malika has given Bollywood some of the hottest dance moves with her exotic dance movements and gestures. Our favorite performances of Malika Arora include dances in the Fevicol Se in the movie Dabangg 2 and Munni Badnam in Dabangg 1, and the all-time famous Chaiyya from the movie Dil Se.
  • Sri Devi
    This southern sensation gave a fresh look to Bollywood dances with her glamorous, graceful and exotic dance moves. A talented dancer by birth, Sridevi has always created magic on screen with her dance. Whether classic, contemporary or other form of dance, this dance queen is unmatchable! Our favorite dance performances of Sridevi include: Morni Baaga Maan Bole Aadh from the movie Lamhe and the song Naino Mein Sapna from the movie Himmatwala.
  • Ashwariya Rai
    This Bollywood beauty needs no introduction! Trained in classical dance, Ashwariya has given some stunning performances and uplifted the cinematic experience. She has many a popular dance numbers that we love, including Kajra Re from the Bollywood hit Bunty aur Babli, Nimbura from the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam and a duet performance with Madhuri Dixit in the song Dhol Baje in the same movie.

These are some of our favorite dance divas that Bollywood has produced! At Bolly Arts dance studio in Hicksville, NY, we offer dance classes under the instruction of professional dancers, inspired by these Bollywood’s favorite dance divas.

A Brief Look at the Types of Classical Dance Forms in India

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Out of the many famous dance forms in India, classical dance is long known for the beauty, sensual and dramatic movements that more often than not tell a story. Classical dance is rooted in the country of the Ganges since a few hundred years. Here are some of the most famous classical dance forms in India, some of which are also incorporated in today’s Bollywood dance songs.

  • Bharatanatyam
    One of the oldest dance styles of India, it emerged from the temples and courts of India. Before it was registered as a performing art, women used to dance in temples as service to gods. The male gurus taught women (Devadasi) this form of dancing. The performances were limited to the premises of the temples until it was declared as a performing art. This is now performed widely by both men, women and even young children. The music is extremely rhythmic and the steps require balance and flexibility. This dance form is seen in many Bollywood movies even today, e.g. in a song from the movie Mission 369.
  • Kathakali
    Kathakali, is one of the oldest dance forms in India; originated from Kerala. Formerly, the performers of kathak took up various roles from Hindu mythology, but the dance form has evolved now evolved; today, it involves stage performances that last a couple of hours, unlike before when the performances lasted two parts of the night. The dance form is also story based; performers use hand gestures and facial expressions to tell stories and tales. Also, the dance costumes and makeup of the performers are done with great detail along with accessories. Kathakali requires a lot of training and practice.
  • Kathak
    Kathak was initially just performed by poets in village squares and courtyards. These performances usually narrated tales of Indian mythology through vivid facial expressions and hand gestures. It has dramatic, rhythmic and highly sensual and active movements to portray stories. Today, kathak is taught in many dance studios across the world and is one of the most famous types of Indian classical dance forms. Usually dancers wear long flowy frocks with pajamas (chooridaar) for a typical kathak performance. Kathak dance is seen widely in Bollywood movie songs. E.g. the song Albela Sajan Aayo Re in the movie Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
  • Mohiniattyam
    This type of classical dance style has its roots in southwestern India. Meaning the dance of the enchantress, the dance form is fascinating in a way that it has graceful movements, beautiful costumes, accessories and hairstyles. It is aesthetically pleasing to look at; performances are quite hypnotic, as the audiences only feel amazed towards the end of it. The swaying movements of the body and eye movements are sensational. Mohiniattyam has expanded over the years as dance gurus have included and introduced many steps into it. Initially it was performed only by females but today, males are equally learning and performing this dance style.

BollyArts dance studio in Hicksville, NY offers regular kathak dance classes in its facility for dance enthusiasts with no age restrictions. All dancers, whether kids or adults are welcome to participate and learn the beautiful classical dances from learned and professional dance instructors.

Bollywood’s Best Male Actors Who Give the Most Electrifying Dance Performances

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Bollywood is all about bright colors, excitement, fun, amazing music, exaggerated dialogues and dance moves that will keep you glued! Bollywood’s larger focus is on dance and music. The Indian film industry, Bollywood has produced some amazing actors who dance too well to not look again! Some are best, while others are better than the best. Yes, I purposefully used the superlative degree, because some male Bollywood dancers just make your jaw drop. Here’s a look at some of the most amazing dancers Bollywood has brought to the big screen ever!

1. Govinda

Govinda has been the dancing star of the 90’s and I bet he can still do a lot of moves better than many of the expert dancers around today. He has been a great institution for the dancers of today. Some dance moves just come to this maestro naturally – no debates on that.

2. Salman Khan

From “O Jane Jana” to “Udd Dabang”, Salman Khan has not only been the Bollywood heartthrob but is an absolutely great dancer. His distinctive and unique style of dancing has always made Bollywood songs stand out. A good number of his songs have gone viral and are long remembered. His signature styles are imitated and are famous in the masses! Dabang Khan is the man of the distinctive dance style!

3. Shahid Kapoor

Shahid Kapoor is a trained dancer, and so it does seem in his dance moves. He joined Shiamak Davar’s dance class at the age of 15 as soon as he stepped out of high school. His flawless moves are surely exciting and electrifying! He makes some really tough dance moves look easy and carries them out with even more easy; smoothly! Shahid Kapoor is definitely the top favorites and seems like his successful journey to stardom is majorly because of some of his hottest dance moves!

4. Prabhu Deva

While we all have seen him in movies, he is now one big influential character behind the camera! Prabhu Deva has choreographed over a hundred Bollywood movies and has won awards too. His electrifying moves are some of the most unique and difficult to imitate. He currently has his own dance academy in Singapore, which says it all! He is no doubt the grand maestro of dance in Bollywood behind the scenes!

5. Hrithik Roshan

Hrithik Roshan stepped into Bollywood dance scene with the song “Ek Pal ka Jeena” and then there was only looking one way; forward. Since his first ever dance number in Bollywood, Hrithik has only surprised the audience with the most amazing dance moves, astounding flexibility and the seamless dance moves. There is no better dancer than Hrithik Roshan in the current Bollywood scene. Hands down.

5 Things to Learn from Top Dancers of Bollywood

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Bollywood is known for its vitality, energy, upbeat music and all things fun. The same goes for Bollywood dancers; they’re zealous, reflect positive energy and are full of life and give jaw-dropping performances on stage dancing on the most exciting dance numbers that give you an adrenalin rush!

1. Hrithik Roshan

Bollywood’s heartthrob, Hrithik Roshan, gives his two cents on dance performances that amateurs and aspiring dancers can surely find useful.  With effortless complex dance moves, to amazing facial expressions, Hrithik always steals the show on stage! According to him, the best performance comes when you fully sink yourself into the role or character and dance with all your heart, without losing your own personal style.

2. Salman Khan

Famous for his improvised and amazing dance moves, Salman Khan is the godfather of dance who brings positive vibes, energy and zeal to the dance floor. There are definitely a few things budding dancers can learn from him! According to Salman, for the best dance performance, you have got to focus on music and not miss a single beat, and above all, dance with your soul!

3. Madhuri Dixit

The Bollywood dance diva, Madhuri, brings hot and sizzling moves to the dance floors that are a class of their own! Her flawless dance moves have always been enthralling and an absolute treat for aspiring dancers and fans. One thing that every dance lover can learn from this dance diva is to perform with grace.

4. Shahid Kapoor

Shahid’s versatile characters have always amused fans and his drop dead gorgeous smile has always mesmerized young female fans. He is a great actor and an even better dancer! Aspiring dancers can surely take some two cents from Shahid’s dancing skills – versatility, energy and the perfect expressions to match the mood of the Bollywood dance number!

5. Prabhu Deva

This Bollywood icon is known as India’s Michael Jackson, and rightly so! He has brought energy and new dance techniques and steps to the Bollywood dance floor. His dance skills are unique and enticing; he is a great institution for anyone who wants to learn a combination of dance styles and stand out as a professional dancer.

Bollywood has been home to amazing dancers throughout its age. At BollyArts Dance Studio in Hicksville NY, we inspire dance lovers through various dance lessons! All dance classes are led by professional dancers who bring years of experience to the dance floor and pump up and teach dance enthusiasts some amazing Bollywood dance and other styles of dancing.

Bollywood Dancers Make Your Indian Style Wedding the Talk of the Town!

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Indian style weddings are becoming ever so popular because of their element of vibrant colors, upbeat music from Bollywood, fancy traditional dresses and most of all, the amazing dance steps and numbers from Bollywood.

The fast catching Indian style wedding trend has made couples hire professional Bollywood dancers for their wedding to add color, flavor, excitement and entertainment to their special day. So why do people love all of this exuberance? The answer is simple: it’s fun, it’s colorful and it’s absolutely entertaining!

At BollyArts studio in Hicksville, NY, you can learn amazing Bollywood dance steps for your special day. The studio also offers group classes that are led by dance professionals that you choose. There are many dance styles from Bollywood to Bhangra and classical to hip-hop or a blend of different dance styles to choose from to give your wedding event an extra bit of vitality!

Bollywood Dancers Add Zing to Your Wedding!

While it’s true an Indian wedding does have Bollywood music, dresses, ornaments and other elements that make it beautiful as a whole with dance too, but hiring Bollywood dancers can take the entertainment level of your wedding a notch up! Professional dancers know a variety of dance steps and bring energy into a performance so if you plan to hire Bollywood dancers for your wedding, you don’t need to give it any second thoughts; it is sure to make your event a big hit – your guests will love the performance!

Group Dance Classes at BollyArts Studio NY

While you can also invite these dancers to perform at your big event, you can also take group dance classes at the BollyArts studio in NY from these dancers who bring years of experience to the dance floor. Take group dance sessions from these professionals, and let their tutorials shed light in your awesome performance on your special day.

A Memorable Day for You and Your Guests

Weddings can be quite plain and uninteresting for guests if there isn’t an element of surprise and excitement. Bollywood dancers can surely bring some excitement and surprise at your wedding and make all your guests and you happy and entertained. They can provide endless hours full of energy, fun and excitement. Don’t be surprised if your guests are all praise and compliments for the awesome and energetic performances!

The professionals at BollyArts Dance Studio in Hicksville, NY make customized performances for you on your choice of songs too. You can book Bollywood dancers to provide you group or private dance lessons too. They are always happy to contribute in making your big day a big hit and talk of the town amongst guests.

BOLLYARTS Dance Summer Special for Kids & Teens

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Two months of summer can be like two years, unless you spend it vacationing. While many families do head out and make vacation plans for summer every year, many plan to stay home.  BollyArts Dance Studio in NY offers dance classes for all the little ones and teenagers so they can get busy and keep healthy during the summers.

What’s in the Dance Summer Special Classes?

The BollyArts Summer Special for Kids and Teens is designed to help children keep fit, kick away stress and keep them engaged in different dance activities. The 8 week program offers dance classes of 3 different genres; Bollywood, Hip-Hop, and Bhangra. The variety of dance classes are offered to keep the kids interested with variety.

Bollywood Dance – Bollywood dance class is all about colorful music and upbeat dance steps with a hint of Bhangra, hip-hop, salsa and a few other dance genres around the globe to create a well blended Bollywood dance style.  Dancing the Bollywood way and learning new dance techniques keeps you fit and healthy throughout the summer. Our expert Bollywood dancers at BollyArts are all set to lead the dance classes for teens and kids and teach them new and exciting dance steps.

Bhangra Dance – Bhangra dance, the ultimate folk dance style from India is one with the most amazing tunes and traditional dance steps that keep you going on the dance stage. It’s a great cardio exercise too so is a great way to keep the kids active and energetic. Another great thing about Bollywood Bhangra is that there is zero chance of boredom in it; there’s a lot of room to improvise!

Hip-Hop Dance – Hip-hop is a world famous dance style originating from the narrow streets of New York City. The students in this class learn the art of popping, locking and break dancing. This style is a favorite amongst teens and kids who have love for great music and dance.

Come Join the 8-Week Summer Special – 1 Class a Week for $99 ONLY for the ENTIRE SUMMER!

The Dance Summer Special for Teens and Kids is all about fun, entertainment and a lot of excitement! The dance class is all fun for 8 long weeks, from July 6th, 2014 to August 30th 2014. Here are the details:

1 Class a Week for $99 USD ONLY! Or 2 or More Classes for $199 USD ONLY!  

Register for the Summer Special Dance Class today for a super speedy and awesome summer! Call us today at Office: 516-933-2787 or Cell: 516-343-9400 for further registration details.

So are you ready for some fun and excitement?

Dance Like a Bollywood Star

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Dancing has always been a great way to entertain guests at major events that is the reason people hire professional dancers. Watching dancers strut their stuff has become a major form of entertainment these days. Seeing dancers doing their energetic moves with great looking colorful costumes and catchy music is enough to make anyone take notice.

Watching it Live

Watching dancers on TV from the comfort of your home is not nearly as much fun as watching them perform live on stage that is a completely different experience. Watching entertainers live with a big crowd always has an extra edge and it totally changes that way one looks at dance entertainment. The intensity is on completely different level when it is up close and personal than watching it on TV. Not to say that watching it on TV is not fun but a live event has its own charm.

Magnificent Costumes

Costumes are one of the most important factors of dancing that make the whole show a very exciting one. Magnificent, sexy gowns and costumes take the performance to a completely different level for men and women alike. The performances are for everyone to be enjoyed. High quality professional dancers have the ability to put on a show that will get everyone’s attention.

Family Entertainment

The dancers you see on shows like Dancing with the Stars have captivated audiences from almost all around the world, who in return has turned them into celebs. Their amazing talent and good looks to top it off have enthralled audiences from all around the world. The performers exude confidence, beauty and charm on and off the dance floor. Ballroom dancing is one of the most elegant and beautiful form of dancing, but hasn’t got the attention that it deserves until very recently, and that’s’ down to the presentation of modern day professional dancers. Dancing is the form of entertainment that is for everyone in the family to enjoyed; it’s not just restricted to adults or teens only.

The professional dancers you see on TV shows have become idols for many through their performances. However, there are other very good professional dancers out there, as well who perform in events and not just on TV. Doing their stuff on TV is just a small portion of their professional lives, after that they are always on the lookout for other events to display their talent. If you are organizing an event and are looking to hire good talented dancers, it is possible.