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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.

Welcome

R.G.K modern Indian dance Academy is motivated by the belief that dance speaks a universal language. We strive to embrace global dance forms, stretch creative skills to new heights,and to celebrate the joy of dance to achieve high quality performances. Modern Indian Dance Academy R.G.K Dance & Fitness Studio is Plymouth area's leading with a motive to discover expression through creative dance, positive energy, fitness and improved confidence. Students are as old as 6 years and as young as 75 years. All are welcome to this professional institute in which they will experience an exceptional spirit of modern Indian dance. We offer a range of dance from folk, classical, semi classical to modern Bollywood. Students will be participating, creating, interpreting and producing original art inspired by the culture of old, new India and the world. 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.

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.

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 and dancers. 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 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, graphic art and costume design.

Please join us to Celebrate our 5th Annivarsary upcoming Benefit show ...2008

"CHAABI KA GUCCHA"
(Key Ring)

A Colorful Musical dance drama

September 28, Sunday 2008
3:00 to 5:00 PM

Tickets will be on sale soon, Please call 763-227-0740 to reserve your seat



Academy's own Past Productions - Musical Dance Dramas by it's students

  • Chitrahar (a garland of dances) (2004) Reviews
  • Chandrika (story of love) (2005) Reviews
  • Celebration of Life (based of real story about the Cancer) (2006) Reviews
  • CHOWRAHA (Cross Roads) (2007)Most recent school showcase Review

  • Past Shows & Workshops in the Community

    Renu and her students dances have been highlighted in programs such as: Nine Emotions (1998), Seasons (1999), Lights through Generations (2000), Journey of Enlightenment (2001), Diwali Festival of Lights (2003,04,05,06,07) Holi Hangama (2002,03,04,05,06,07), Kumbhabhishekam 2006 and 07, Festival of India, SEWA-AIFW, Vaisakhi Mela (Sikh Society of MN 2003,04,05,06,07), Masala Camp (2005,06) Pic Soceity (2006, 07) Rangolsaw (Kerala Cultural Forum of MN 2007), Asian American Cultural Center Austin, TX (2007), lots of other communites, schools, colleges, universties and companies.

    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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