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 Bollywood WorkshopsApril 26-27 2008 Las Vegas, NV Samantha Riggs Showcase Hafla, Sat. April 26th! Samantha is the Founder and Director of Boom Boom Bollywood (since 2004), in addition to this, she is also a long-time member of Domba. She is seriously obsessed with Bollywood movies and has (somehow) managed to infect others with this fanaticism... leading to the much higher goal of East/West connection and understanding. She has a long history of being on stage with various forms of theatre arts including fire arts (now with Fyrae), stage combat (past stints as a Fight Choreographer with the Arizona Renaissance Festival and the Arizona Shakespeare Festival plus current work with Fyrae), acting, singing, guitar-ing, drumming, concertina-ing and English folk dancing (as the founder of Bedlam Bells Morris). She started learning the great dances of Bollywood films in 2003 when Danielle Van Dobben (an incredible dancer and instructor) turned her on to the movies Taal and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (still two of her favorites). Past and current dance instructors (who are also constant sources of inspiration) include Heidi Alexander, Ellisha Tash, Haven Heffner, Joanna 23, Jill Parker, Colleen Mathis, Valerie Pruitt, Jason Adajian, Kevin Hughes, Alex Bernstein, Kami Liddle, Abhinav Puri, Tarun Chopra, Paulette Rees-Denis, Heather Stants, Rachel Brice. |
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Description of Bollywood Dance Bollywood Dance is the spectacular style and choreography of the Indian movie musical industry! As one of the world's most popular dance genres, the Bollywood (or "Hindi Movie") style fuses Indian classical and folk forms with hip-hop and modern movement. Samantha Riggs, originator of the Bollywood tribal style and director/choreographer for Boom Boom Bollywood (Tempe, Arizona); will teach both original combos and the hottest moves straight out of Hindi ("Bollywood") movies. The classes combine fitness with an acquisition of grace, revelations in stage presence and fun, fun, fun! |
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Buy both days and save! Only $85! |
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Saturday, April 26th: 4 hour class 10:30am - 3:00pm (30 min lunch break) Bollywood Pajama Party! (first 2 hours) Wear your most comfy pajamas (Did you know that the word "pajama" is originally Hindi - the language of Bollywood - and refers to loose-fitting trousers?), bring your pillow and teddy bear and join us for a morning of Bollywood movies! Samantha bring the DVDs to lure you into the romantic world of Hindi cinema with a crash course in Bollywood movie history, star-studded gossip and some Bollywood dance combos - straight out of the films on the screen. Men and women are encouraged to attend this class since in Bollywood, the dancing is not just for the girls! Girls - even though you're in your pajamas, you may wish to wear a support bra since we'll be doing some exuberant steps. Bollywood Form & Attitude: Mitwa (second 2 hours) This class will cover the dynamic and exuberant choreography of the song "Mitwa" from the film Lagaan. Samantha will also be incorporating her signature Bollywood tribal style combos - made popular by Boom Boom Bollywood - which can be adapted for use in any choreography or tribal dance form. It is suitable for men and women of all dance levels. Women should be sure and wear a support or sports bra. If you wear a skirt, be sure to wear something under it as we will be jumping and spinning!
$10 at the door. |
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Sunday, April 27th: 4 hour class 10:30am - 3:00pm (30 min lunch break) Bollywood Anima The definition of "Anima" - The feminine inner personality Bollywood "Anima" will teach some of the most graceful and feminine moves from Hindi cinema. This class will focus on the intricate lyrical expression and group formations as depicted in "Silsila Ye Chahaat Ka," from the movie Devdas (one of Bollywood's most popular and enduring dance numbers), and the Rajasthani-styled coyness of "Minnat Kare" and "Kangna Re" from the newly released movie Paheli. Samantha will teach parts of these dances as choreography and also demonstrate how to use elements of the dances as modular combinations. This class is suitable for women, men who wish to learn a feminine style, young people at least 12 years of age - beginners, intermediate or advanced students in the Bollywood Style. Women should be sure and wear a sports or support bra. If students wish to wear a skirt, pants or shorts are recommended underneath it - there will be some spinning and floor work. Bring knee and/or foot pads if you need them for floor work. Sunday Only: $50 |
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Workshop held at BackStage II located at 3425 Backstage Blvd. LV NV 89121 Click for MapQuest  |
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