BOLLYWOOD DANCE
What is Bollywood Dance?
Bollywood Dance is a vibrant, joyful, and energetic dance style that comes from the heart of India’s film industry. Born in the lively city of Mumbai (formerly Bombay), this dance reflects a world full of color, emotion, music, and movement.
The term Bollywood comes from the fusion of Bombay and Hollywood and refers to India’s famous musical films. The choreography created for these movies became so iconic that it evolved into its own dance style. Today, Bollywood Dance is enjoyed and practiced all around the world for its expressive movements, playful spirit, and contagious energy.
In Bollywood Dance, movement and storytelling go hand in hand. Group choreographies, dynamic rhythms, and expressive gestures make each class an experience full of fun, connection, and creativity.
The Bollywood Aestethic
Within Indian culture, dance, music, and theater have always played a central role in society. When cinema emerged as a powerful art form, these expressions were naturally woven into it. Bollywood filmmakers began balancing musical scenes and dramatic dialogue almost equally, creating rich, entertaining, and high-quality productions.
The Bollywood industry drew inspiration from classical dance styles such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, while also experimenting with the hundreds of folk dances found across India’s many regions. The result was a new, accessible dance form—full of catchy sequences and dynamic movements—that blends multiple styles into one energetic expression.
This vibrant fusion became known as Bollywood Dance, a celebration of rhythm, storytelling, and pure joy.
In these danceclasses, Bollywood Dance is an open and welcoming style for all levels. The classes combine elements of classical Indian dances such as Bharatanatyam and Kathak, along with folk and contemporary influences, creating easy-to-follow and engaging choreographies.
You don’t need previous dance experience—just the desire to move, enjoy the music, and express yourself. Bollywood Dance improves coordination, musicality, and body awareness, while offering a joyful and energizing workout.
Above all, our classes are a celebration of movement, culture, and community. Come dance, smile, and discover the magic of Bollywood with us
Bollywood Dance with Paula Meru
When life gets complicated, Bollywood makes it simple
India—the land of people deeply in love with God—is the birthplace of the largest film industry in the world, an industry that has earned a special place in the hearts of its people. In a society that has undergone profound social changes and a strong influence from Western culture, Bollywood productions act almost like a soothing balm.
When a Bollywood song is heard on an intercity bus, in a street market, or on television, time seems to pause. It opens the door to a dreamlike world where, regardless of caste, belief, or socioeconomic background, anyone can dream of becoming a queen or king of the Bollywood universe. All it takes is the joy of singing, dancing, and moving to the rhythm.