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Welcome to R.G.K. Modern Indian Dance Academy
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R.G.K. Modern Indian Academy is excited to annouce its upcoming 2013 Annual Musical Dance Drama "COCOON" (The Cocoon has the heart of a butterfly), SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER, 28, 2013. It is RGK 10th Anniversary Gala. Please mark your calendar.
RGK Summer Bollywood/Folk Dance - Intensive Camp / Classes are offered in June, please check out the Schedule.
R.G.K. 2012 "Chaaiya-Chaaiya" (Dance-Dance) A Bollywood dance show, was a grand successful show.. It was the full house, blockbuster show and received an award from the Hindu Society of Minnesota.
R.G.K. Modern Indian Dance Academy is the first professional dance Academy in the Midwestern United States to offer classes in the exhilarating and beautiful Bollywood dance styles of India. Bollywood dancing is the new craze of dancing that has taken the world by storm. This eclectic dance combines Indian classical music fused with contemporary western dances. Indian dance has also been featured in Hollywood movies such as SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE, VANITY FAIR, MONSOON WEDDING etc. in America and in other countries.Bollywood dancing is a commercial name for modern Indian dancing. It's a combination of classical Indian dance Kathak, Bharatnatyam (which is the base), Folk dancing, such as Bhangra, Ghoomer, Dandia, and the Western dancing, like Salsa, Hip-Hop, Ballroom and sometimes even has Latino and Arabic influences. It's fun and very expressive and there's a lot of deep meaning behind music in the films. You can actually express what the music means, through the graceful movements of the body. It is full of imagination, colorful costumes, and full body exercise. You'll find that Bollywood dance is fun and energetic, as well as excellent aerobic exercise.
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People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and fitness levels are Welcome—Come prepared to have fun, shake your shoulders, and swing your hips to this contagious fusion style of dance at R.G.K. Modern Indian Dance Academy!
We welcome new and experienced dancers. All students get an opportunity to perform in a professional atmosphere at the school's annual musical dance drama and other community events. Students will also be participating, creating, interpreting, and producing an original dance Performance inspired by the culture of old, new India, and the world. |
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Vision & Mission |
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R.G.K. Modern Indian Dance Academy is committed to helping the community through the teaching of modern Indian dance and art. The studio also produces Indian, traditional, innovative, and collaborative works to train future generations and build local, national, and international community support for modern Indian dance, theater, and art.
It's great to have such a strong representation of Indian dance here in Minnesota; a wonderful way to bridge the gap between American and Indian culture."I love the feeling of creating something, of helping others create something," Kumar says. "I feel wonderful when I see my students performing.
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Objectives
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> Have fun while exercising.
> Reduce stress.
> Encourage creativity.
> Boost self-confidence and respect for others.
> Learn social graces and etiquette.
> Learn professional performance skills.
> Learn life skills, including responsibility, punctuality, commitment and the importance of team work.
> Promote team building and interactive skills though dancing & performing as a group. |
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