Indian Dance Classes in Long Island

PRLog (Press Release) - Apr. 13, 2011 - Enthusiastic learners of all age groups can benefit from Indian dance classes in Long Island provided by reputable non-profit cultural organizations. These classes are expected to promote the rich culture and heritage of India among the next generation of Indian expatriates living in America.

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Choose from Various Indian Dance Forms

Indian dances have the capacity to evoke Ananda or bliss both in the hearts of the performer as well as the audience. These are performed during cultural programs, events, festivals and ceremonies to add happiness, fun and color. Indian dance classes provided in Long Island are:

•   Bharatanatyam: Students can learn the unique style and substance of Bharatanatyam dance to the accompaniment of Carnatic music played in the backdrop. Male and female dancers are trained to rhythmically coordinate their movements. In this dance form, one gets to understand the significance of blending bhava, raga and taala.

•   Odissi: Odissi dance classes instruct students to synthesize the gracious dance steps and hand gestures with sublime expressions. Its learning involves the practice of simple and intricate postures which are iconic of sculptural legacy seen in the sun temple at Konarak.

•   Kathak: When you gracefully combine Katha (story), Abhinaya (action) and Updesha (moral) you get to experience the zeal in Kathak. Dancers would learn the art of presenting the various poses with proper expressions and body movements while being swift on their feet work.

•   Bollywood Dance: The latest dance steps performed by all time favorite actors in the Indian cine industry are taught to all aspiring dancers. This would even give them the opportunity to create new steps that would gain applause when performed for stage shows.

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Both classical and Bollywood dance forms are taught by qualified dance teachers in Indian dance classes. They provide fun filled but intensive training sessions that would help students perform the steps flawlessly while on stage.

Dance Classes for Adults and Children

Indian dance classes in Long Island are offered for both adults and children. Most of the institutes offer flexible timing to suit the convenience of those who wish to learn dance after office or school hours. It’s best to choose an Indian dance institute which has been promoting a lot of events and functions. Some of the other ways of finding a good place to learn dance are:

•   Ask your friends and neighbors
•   Talk to someone who performs Indian dances
•   Search the internet for non-profit Indian cultural groups that offer dance classes

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Indian dance classes at YICG in New York provide a fun-filled introduction to the culture, versatililty, and glamour of Indian dance. Young Indian Culture Group, Inc. provides classes for children and adults based in Long Island and Queens. The classes are offered for children aged 4 and above, and adults. Students of different cultural backgrounds including non-Indian backgrounds get an opportunity to understand India’s popular dance heritage.

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