There’s excitement building in the South Asian Dance community as Navadisha 2016 approaches. http://navadisha2016.co.uk/ This 3-day conference is being billed as a “trailblazing conference that seeks to stimulate, steer and secure the future of South Asian Dance as part of UK’s ever growing dance landscape!” Participants are being encouraged to attend to “Celebrate, Deliberate, Collaborate” with dance teachers, students, practitioners, More →
In my last blogpost I talked about using props when Teaching Bollywood Dance in schools. Take a look at some examples of the props I use for all ages. Jungle Jhoom! is available in our shop. As always, email me if you have any questions about Teaching Bollywood Dance in schools.
With the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge currently in India, and hobnobbing with the elite of Bollywood – it’s never been a better time to host a Bollywood-themed birthday party for your child. Bollywood-themed parties generally work best for girls – although I’ve done a couple for boys too – but as they’re not so popular I’m going to focus More →
I first started teaching Bollywood dance to children when I was in my early twenties. Nearly twenty years later I finally have it figured out! And, I wish someone had given me these tips all those years ago. It would have saved a lot of pain, sweat and tears. Ok – so it’s not been that bad! But, it really More →
Guest Blogpost by Shivani Bhalla (Founder and Director of Ewaso Lions) Our planet is under severe threat. Large swathes of wilderness is being lost and wildlife numbers are plummeting all across the globe. Rapid urbanisation leading to animal habitat loss, poaching and bushmeat hunting of wildlife are just a number of things exacerbating the situation. Picture this. A large African More →
Last year, I was very fortunate to see the Dalai Lama speak in London. I can’t explain it – but he just exuded goodness, kindness, compassion. I was so touched and inspired by his message of compassion that I felt compelled to do something – to spread a little compassion – even if on a very small scale. As he More →
5-Stars***** “I loved the idea of setting Bohemia in India with Polixenes a majestic Rajah and with colourful costumes and vibrant dancing. At one point bhangra dancing is taking place all around to the sides, front and back of the audience. I literally did not know where to look.” Sally Knipe In November 2015 I was really fortunate to be More →
The last 10 days have been really tough with J in hospital – and I was beginning to feel somewhat overwhelmed and tired with it all. Turning to the old trusted friend Google, I researched some of my symptoms and thoughts – and would you believe – they have a term for it! “Carer Fatigue” According to the website http://www.webmd.boots.com/caring/guide/carer-fatigue More →