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March Moves: Bollywood Bhangra Beats

Get a taste for the art of Bollywood dancing from Jon Paul, principal dancer of the Blue13 Dance Company.

Class #2700.464
Friday 3/11, 6-7pm
Cost: $5
Register by clicking the link below or call 310.458.2239.

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Throughout the month of March, try out a class with one of our great dance instructors, all levels welcome! Get a taste for the art of Bollywood dancing from Jon Paul, principal dancer of the Blue13 Dance Company. Learn basic moves, then ramp up to a heart-pumping, hopping Indian dance incorporating choreography in the Bollywood and Bhangra styles of the Indian subcontinent. Fun, expressive and jumping cardio!

Blue13 Dance Company is a contemporary Indian dance theatre ensemble based in Los Angeles, California. Since 1999, the company has performed all over the United States and abroad in its signature Neo-K...athak and Bollywood-Tech styles, modern dance work that is highly energetic, colorful, and theatrical, and inspired by the classical and cultural dance of India. The Company’s mission is to advance non-traditional contemporary dance, while preserving and cultivating the cultural and classical forms of India. Translating dance into enduring societal contributions, Blue13 dispels cultural stereotypes and connects diverse communities through cross-genre and multicultural live performances, dance education, and outreach that inspire global unity and togetherness.
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Registration (bring cash to cover material fees) In Person: Advance registration accepted at 1450 Ocean between 9am-5pm M-F & 11am-4pm Sat. Dropping in? Call 310-458-2239 to confirm availability, preferably by the Tuesday before class starts; plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before the start of class; many classes do not allow drop ins.

Refunds/Transfers: Full refunds are given if class is cancelled before taking place - enroll online with confidence. For student withdrawals for any other reason, $15 processing fee for each multisession activity refunded; one-time classes & expended material fees are nonrefundable. Requests must be made in person, by mail, fax (310-899-0840), or email to communityclasses@smgov.net within 24 hours of first class meeting. All class dates, times, locations, and instructors are subject to change.

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