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Bollywood Dance
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Aa Tayar Khoja
A wonderful song from the film ASOKA, this piece entices listeners to get ready to set out on a boat ride to the shores of love.
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Bollywood Dance Interview with Laurel Victoria Gray for Japanese Website
by Noriko Miyagawa
Bollywood Dance in the Washington DC area was the topic of an interview with Laurel Victoria Gray for the Japanese website
trendy.nikkeibp.co.jp
Laurel explained ''for women, Bollywood dance satisfies the hunger for revealing their feminine side. It is nice to create a sort of virtual village society when we dance together.''
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Bollywood Dance: Bhangra!
A lively contemporary version of a traditional Punjabi dance form that now enjoys worldwide popularity. This choreography is set to the song 'Gur Nalo Ishq Mitha.'
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Bollywood Performance Class: Jai Ho
BOLLYWOOD PERFORMANCE CLASS:
JAI HO from Slumdog Millionaire
Fall 2009
Laurel Victoria Gray
Joy of Motion Dance Center: Dupont Circle
Dates: Mon 9/21/2009 - 12/14/2009
Time: 9:15 PM - 10:15 PM
$215.00
Level: Beginning and above
The term ''Bollywood'' refers to India's enormous film industry that is located in Bombay (now known as ''Mumbai.'') Bollywood movies, like the old American musical comedies, feature big production numbers with lots of dancing, singing, melodrama and romance. Dancing is an important and beloved part of Bollywood films. Although Bollywood choreographies originally drew from classical Indian dance and folk forms, belly dance and jazz elements have recently entered the mix. The choreography for this piece will be set to the popular song ''Jai Ho''.
Don't miss this chance to live out your Bollywood Fantasy!
All students are required to attend every class, be prompt and participate on a regular basis in order to perform. Students must purchase their own costuming according to teacher guidelines. All efforts will be made to keep costuming expenses affordable.
Studio to Stage classes will culminate in a showcase performance for friends, family and the community on Saturday, December 19, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, December 20, at 7:00 p.m. at JOMDC's Jack Guidone Theater, tickets: $15.00 general admission, $12.00 (Seniors/children 12 & under).
No Class November 23
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Ghanan Ghanan
With a dynamic soundtrack by A.R. Rahman, Lagaan is a powerful film. This song depicts the plight of villagers facing a killing drought and wishing for rain.
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Hum Aur Tum
The romantic lyrics of this song speak of love of a newlywed couple.
First performed as a Joy of Motion Bollywood Performance Class.
Choreography: Laurel Victoria Gray
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Indian Princess of the Black Dome from Haft Paykar: Seven Beauties
This piece is inspired by classical north Indian Khathak dance. It is from the concert work ''Haft Paykar: Seven Beauties'' that is based on the epic poem in Persian by Nizami Ganjavi.
Choreography: Jayantee Payne and Laurel Victoria Gray
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Dames
What is Indian Jones discovered an ancient temple covered with sensuous sculptures of dancing girls who magically came to life?
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Mahi Ve
This romantic song praises the beauty of the bride at a joyous wedding celebration,
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Ringa Ringa from Slum Dog MIllionaire
One of the best songs from the Oscar-winning soundtrack of Slum Dog Millionaire, this piece is a playful depiction of the lyrics about a naughty bedbug.
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Suno Re
This song is a bittersweet remembrance of a beautiful girl.
Premiered by Silk Road Dance Company in 'The Golden Road to Samarkand.'
Choreography by Laurel Victoria Gray
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