Bollywood dancing, says the professional who’s teaching it in Iroquois Falls, is all about expression and moving your belly.
Classes are being offered to the kids of Iroquois Falls, starting this Friday and running for six sessions on Mondays and Fridays from 5:00 to 6:00pm.
Professional instructor Raina Solanki says she learned Bollywood dance at home in India and taught it for more than six years there. She also competed in India.
“I took part in online auditions for Canada’s Got Talent,” she adds, “but unfortunately, we haven’t heard back.”
She says there’s a reason behind offering the classes..
“They have nothing related to Bollywood in Iroquois Falls,” she notes. “They do have a fun dance class over there, but they don’t teach Bollywood. So they want to learn something new, that’s why we are starting this one.”
Solanki’s aim over the six classes is to teach participants to dance to at least one Bollywood song. She’s already giving Bollywood exercise classes to seniors.
The kids’ classes start this Friday at the sports complex hall. Pre-registration is required at the complex desk. Solanki says all you need is a good pair of shoes with cushioning – no heels.