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Modern Indian Dance Academy of 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, theater & art. Upcoming Events // Past Events // About the Artist // Video and Press Room WelcomeModern Indian Dance Academy of 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 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 MILLIONAIR, VANITY FAIR, MANSOON WEDDING etc. in America and in other countries. It is full of imagination, colorful costumes and whole body exercise. 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
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Modern Indian Dance Academy of R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio's dances have been highlighted in Minnesota and other states programs such as: Boston Scientific Company in Minnesota for South Asian countries Independance day celebration (2009), Hennepin County Human Services & Public Health Dept's Asia Event (2009), Festval of Nations (2009), 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 (1998,99,2000,01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09), 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 2003,04,05,06,07,08,09), 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.
Renu Kumar, the Founder of Modern Indian Dance Academy R.G.K, Dance and Fitness Studio, is an enthuiastic individual, who has worked with highly celebrated choreographers, dancers, designers, directors, and actors. She is a professional choreographer originally from Muzaffarnager, Uttar Pradesh, India. She has extensive training in Classical North Indian Kathak dance and in Fine Art. Renu graduated from Meerut University with a Masters degree in Political Science and Bachelor in Fine Art, as well as a Prabhakar in Kathak Dance. She continues to promote cultural awareness by founding the 1st Modern Indian Dance Academy in the MN. RGK Dance Studio has served over 750 students since they opened their doors in 2003. Renu 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.
She has choreographed and Performed in a number of productions and shows such as Seasons, Nine emotions, Chitrahar, Chandrika, Celebration of Life, Chowraha, Chabbhi Ka Guccha and Chandani musical dance dramas. Recently she and her students performed at Boston Scientific company in Minneapolis, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Hennepin county human services, and Public Health department's Asia event. She also offered Dance workshops to Asian American and Pacific Islander youth Leadership retreat, the Sewa group, US Gold Medalist Junior Ice Skating Braemar team 2009, she was a cultural coordinater of Hindu Society in MN 1999. Renu taught Hindi language for five years at Indialaya (Chimnaya Mission) 2000 to 2005. She was the team manager for Wayzata Central middle school and Kimberly elementary school team for Destination Imagination (DI) for five years and took her team to the Global competition after winning state level along with other team manager.
Awards:She has been recipient of recieved several awards for performances and paintings. She was honored with a silver medal for a best student for the under graduation by Jain Degree College. She was one of the honorary Judge for the Indian Association of Minnesota for their talent show 2009. She received a trophy from the Hindu Society of Minnesota 1999 for her contribution to cultural Art. Beside dancing her paintings have been recognized here as well as in India for the local art shows. She has also helped her school, colleges, university to won the Championship for Bedminton and Table-Tennis on the state level
Renu loves children and has a passion to teach them a part of rich Indian culture through dances and art. She believes that each individual human child is deserving of respect, love, food and education. She has passion to teach them a part of 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 Badminton.
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Renu Kumar Phone: 763-227-0740 Address:
17430 45th Ave. North |
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