Bollywood (all levels)

Day of the week: Thursday

Duration: April 3rd, 2025 until June 19th, 2025

Time: 8:15 PM until 9:15 PM

Age: 18 years +

Spots Remaining: 15

Price: $242.00

Bring your Energy and Expressive Moves!

Bollywood dance is a vibrant and dynamic fusion of classical Indian dance, folk styles, and western influences such as hip-hop and jazz. Popularized by the Indian film industry, Bollywood dance is known for its high-energy movements, expressive storytelling, and exhilarating rhythms.

Bollywood dance will begin with a warm-up and foundational movement sequences to build rhythm, coordination, and technique. The class will then progress into a choreography routine, incorporating graceful mudras (hand gestures), powerful taals (footwork), and dynamic bhavas (facial expressions) inspired by Bollywood’s most iconic dances. The style ranges from elegant and traditional to upbeat and cinematic—perfect for dancers of all levels. *No previous dance experience necessary.*

Attire:

- Comfortable athletic or dancewear

- Barefoot or grippy socks

Registrations cancelled before the first class are subject to a $25+GST administrative fee. No refunds will be issued after the start date of the class, however, we will issue credit (minus the $25+GST administrative fee) valid for 12 months from the start date of the canceled program if the registration is canceled before the third class of the session. No refunds or credit will be granted after the start of the third class other than for serious illness or injury with medical documentation provided. Cancellation requests must be received in writing (info@jadoredance.com) and can only be processed by management. Credits are non-transferable and non-refundable.

Registrations can be completed online or in person at the studio or over the phone (provided you already have an account with J'Adore Dance). Payment must be received at the time of registration.

Prorating: Prorating class registration fees will not begin until week 5 of the session. Registering for a class before week 5, you are eligible for 3 make-ups to be used in any of our sessional programming within the current session. Please note that prorated classes and make-up classes are subject to availability.

Maria

Instructor

Maria is a student at the University of Alberta working towards a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biological Sciences and a minor in Sociology. Maria loved to perform from a very young age and never missed an opportunity to take the stage, whether it was to sing at family events or dance in school productions in her home country India. She started formal training at the age of seven in various forms of Indian dance, including Bharatanatyam, semi-classical, and cinematic dance. This gave her many opportunities to perform for various events throughout Edmonton. In Junior High, Maria became involved in various fine arts programs within her school including musical theatre, choir, and school band, and she joined the ECSD Junior All-City band. At this time, Maria began dancing hip-hop at Edmonton Dance Factory with Richard Andries. In High School, Maria continued her involvement in the fine arts as she joined her school's honour band, improv team, and drama productions. Maria is now part of the Bollywood Dance Club at the University of Alberta. Maria is so excited to continue meeting friends at the front desk, interning with Miss Jenna, and teaching her own classes! Maria is so grateful to have the opportunity to share her love of dance with the J'adore Dance family!