Rhythmic Exploration of India
Saturday, April 05
10:30am - 11:30am
Warren-Newport Public Library
Meeting Room A/B, ClevertouchPresented by Bollywood Groove
Travel around India through dance and take a vibrant journey into the heart of Indian culture! This session offers an introduction to the regional dances of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and more, paired with enchanting stories of the people from those regions.
The participants will learn dance movements, understand their cultural significance, and explore the narratives that have shaped these traditions. It is completely beginner-friendly and recommended for ages 7 and up.
Presented by Bollywood Groove.
Ajanta Chakraborty is the co-founder of Bollywood Groove & Culture Groove, an Indian Dance, Education, and Publishing company that spreads the joy of Indian culture to Chicago and nationwide. She has 15 years of experience working towards raising awareness about ethnic dances, helping parents and educators raise multicultural kids, and helping corporates provide exciting cultural experiences to their employees. Her work has been featured on NBC, ABC, FOX, Elle Magazine, Neilsen Media, Sun-Times, Univision, Al Jazira, and more. Ajanta is the recipient of the International Purple Dragonfly Book Award, Corporate Woman of Achievement award by NAWBO, YouTube Silver Creator Award, Best Dance/Music Company CEO from WE Awards, and more.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | Family | Children | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Health & Wellness | Games & Entertainment | Education & Learning |
Warren-Newport Public Library
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