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Modern Indian Dance Academy R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio is committed to help the community through the teaching of modern Indian dance & art. The studio also produces Indian, traditional, innovative and collaborative works to train future generations and build local, national and international community support for the modern Indian dance & art.

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Modern Indian Dance Academy R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio is the first dance Academy in the Minneapolis area to offer classes in the exhilarating and beautiful Bollywood dance styles of India. Bollywood is known as Mumbai Film Industry, is located in the heart of Bombay. Bollywood films are known for their elaborate musical dance numbers. Producing more than 2500 songs per year, they have also been influential in Hollywood movies such as VANITY FAIR, MANSOON WEDDING, and SLUMDOG. Incorporating both traditional Indian styles as well as western influences, you'll find that Bollywood dance is fun and energetic, as well as an excellent aerobic exercise. 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 Dance & Fitness Studio!

We welcome new and experienced dancers of any age. All students get an opportunity to perform in a professional atmosphere at the school's annual showcase and other community events. Students will also be participating, creating, interpreting and producing an original art inspired by the culture of old, new India and the world.

Objectives

  • Have fun while exercising
  • Reduce stress
  • Encourage creativity
  • Boost self-confidence
  • Learn social graces and etiquette
  • Promotes team building and interactive skills though dancing as a group.

Upcoming Performances & School's Annual Showcase

Festival of Nations
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM, 12:15PM, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Address: 175 W Kellogg Blvd Saint Paul, MN 55102

Vaisakhi Mela (Sikh Society of MN)
Saturday, May 9, 2009

Please keep

September 26 2009 Free

for R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio Annual Student's Showcase 2009....

" C h a n d n i "

a musical dance drama

R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio Student's
Annual Past Showcases -

Musical Dance Dramas that combine dances, music and play inspired by real life, historical,and fictional stories that try to address even tough problems with original and artistic works by the students, volunteers and collaborators that include local and international writers, singers, designers and musicians.


  • CHAABI KA GUCCHA (Keys for the Global Peace) (2008) Most recent school showcase Review
  • CHOWRAHA (Cross Roads) (2007) Review
  • Celebration of Life (based of real story about the Cancer) (2006) Reviews
  • Chandrika (story of love) (2005) Reviews
  • Chitrahar (a garland of dances) (2004) Reviews
  • Video clips of our past shows- Check out

    Past Performances & Workshops

    Modern Indian Dance Academy R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio's dances have been highlighted in Minnesota and other states programs such as: Taro Ki Raat(2008) for Minneapolis Institute of Art (MIA), Human Society Fox Berry Show (2008), Festival of India (2007), SEWA-AIFW (2007 & 08), APCC Asian Pacific Cultural Center MN (2007), Asian American Cultural Center Austin, TX (2007), University of Minnesota ISA shows (2004,05,06), Rangolsaw (Kerala Cultural Forum of MN 2007), Where the Brahmaputra Meets the Mississippi(2006,07), PIC Soceity (2006,07), Many Meilas and Fairs in the local community and other cities of MN for temples -Hindu Society of Minnesota Diwali and Holi shows (1998,99,2000,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08), Geeta Ashram Diwali and Holi shows (1998,99,2000,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09), Kumbhabhishekam for the new temple (2006 and 07), Spring festival -Vaisakhi Mela (Sikh Society of MN 2003,04,05,06,07, 08), Vishnew Temple Masala Camps (2004,05,09), Multicultural Night from Ganden City Elementary School(04), lots of other communities, companies, schools, colleges, universities cultural events.


    ABOUT the Artistic Director/Choreographer/Dancer

    Renu Kumar, the Founder of Modern Indian Dance Academy R.G.K, Dance and Fitness Studio, is a very enthusiastic individual, who has worked with highly celebrated choreographers, dancers, designers, directors, actors and painters. Renu Kumar is a professional choreographer originally from Muzaffarnager, Uttar Pradesh, India. She brings with her intensive training in Classical North Indian Kathak dance and in Fine Art. Renu graduated from the University of Meerut with a Masters degree in Political Science and Bachelor in Fine Art, Prabhakar in Kathak Dance. USA she graduated in Graphic Art, Computer Art and Animation from MPLS Technical College and Academy Education Center, MN. She continues promoting cultural awareness and running the 1st Modern Indian Dance Academy in the MN. The RGK Dance Studios has served over 700 students since they opened their doors in 2003.

    She is well known for her original, energetic, elegant, artistic and vibrant choreography for the Modern Indian and Folk Dances. Her participation in charity shows is never-ending and her performances and choreography always leave her audience in awe.

    Renu loves children and believes that each individual human child is deserving of respect, love, food and education. She has a passion to teach them a part of rich Indian culture through dances and art. For her, dance is like a form of yoga, which synchronizes the inner biorhythms with the movements of the body. Besides dancing, Renu enjoys music, and is passionate for any kind of art- such as paintings, photography, videography, editing, graphic art, costume designing, theater art, watching movies and playing Table-Tennis and Bed-Minton.

    Renu Kumar
    Artistic Director/Choreographer

    Phone: 763-227-0740
    renukumar@rgkdance.org

    Address: 17430 45th Ave. North
    Plymouth, Minnesota USA 55446


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