Jhoom! Jhoom! It’s always time to Jhoom!
Picture the setting. A studio, mirrors on one wall, a sound system playing the track Om Shanti Om whilst ten females concentrate on their dance moves, keeping to the words of the song. Was your first thought: “a dance studio, ten dancers, barefoot, performing a classical Indian piece of invocation”? Or was it: “a fitness studio, ten women – all More →
In 1989 the film Chandni was released. It had nine songs some of which were filmed in Switzerland and the choreography was by Saroj Khan. The film starts with Rohit, (Rishi Kapoor), meeting Chandni, (Sridevi), at a wedding. Rohit is particularly struck by Chandni’s charm in the song Mere Hathon Mein which she performs in front of an all-female audience More →
Music is such a subjective thing! Some of the stuff I listen to my friends can’t stand – and vice versa! So, when it comes to choosing music for Just Jhoom! dance-fitness classes – I can honestly say it is a daunting task! Imagine a room full of women – and the occasional man – all from various backgrounds, a More →
As part of my research into Just Jhoom! Dance-Fitness routines, I watch a lot of Bollywood films! Or that’s my excuse for spending 3 hours watching a film – and I’m sticking to it! Needless to say I’ve seen hundreds of films – and that’s not an exaggeration! So, when I sit through a rubbish film – with crap dialogues, More →
So, here I am, blogging…. I’ve joined the world of Facebook, Tweeted, posted videos on YouTube, photos on Flickr….and now I join the millions blogging! People have been blogging for years – for me it’s a completely new world…so yes I’m a virgin blogger – and here it is – my first blog. Why am I blogging? What will I More →