What are you doing in 2009 to make the world a better place?
To preserve and support the pursuit of HUMAN RIGHTS and confront the inner acceptance of others, be part of the change!ROCK FOR RIGHTS will be showcasing South Asian artists to bring awareness to this issue on January 18, 2009, at the world-renowned ALLEN ROOM at the Lincoln Center.NAACH SENSATION of Sonalee's Dance Studio is proud to support Rock For Rights and the fight against prejudice and unfairness to others.With their rhythmic beats, Naach Sensation will be performing to a collaboration of Bollywood music, to give recognition to this cause.Their performance at the Allen Room will be on part of a program that features other prominent celebrities such as Asha Puthli, Zila Khan, Sona, Ram Sampath, Shilpa Ray, Bamboo Shoots, and many more artists.
Those interested in purchasing tickets should go to www.Engendered.org, and further information about Naach Sensation of Sonalee's Dance Studio should visit www.SonaleeDanceStudio.com.
Performing Artists on Jan 18th : , Teresa Cuevas, Angela Canalese, Sonalee Vyas,Nandani Patel & Riddhi Patel
JANUARY 18TH, 2009 AT THE ALLEN ROOM ....DO NOT MISS THIS PARTY OF 2009!!
Shake things up on the dance floor at the afterparty with the reigning queens of the Bollywood dance scene, fresh off the Unforgettable Tour with Ashwairya Rai: Sonalee's Bollywood Dance Studio & DJ Kris at the turntables!!
From fierce pop divas, Warhol muses, and Sufiand electronic rock bands to contemporary pop artists and jazz and funk legends. After the show, stay for the phenomenal afterparty, get down with a sexy, international crowd to a sick and sweaty mix of house, drum 'n' bass, and Bollywood beats from international DJ Dave Sharma and DJ Kris. Watch as Lincoln Center is transformed into the largest nightclub in New York, featuring 50-foot-high floor-to-ceiling windows with sweeping views of Central Park & Manhattan .
My ideal Bollywood choreographer is Saroj Khan, she is the goddess and most talented and creative "Dance Master." Since 80's she is the most popular choreographer in Indian Film Industry, in late 80's till 90's well known actress AKA "Dancing Queens" such as Sri Devi and Madhuri Dixit, only danced to her choreography and gave numerous amount of hits। Saroj Khan is known to give best signature steps that pretty much did wonders to the dances. There are many talented choreographers now that are doing extremely well and known for their creative style, I will be talking about them in future so you get to know them and their well known work in Bollywood Films. For now I have selected Top 5 Dance videos from Hindi movies in 2008 which I consider it to be better than the rest. Hope you also agree and enjoy the pick.. comments are appreciated, Thank you :)
This dance video from recent hit movie “Dostana” was fun to watch, music is definitely upbeat and vibrant, blending Bhangra beats one can’t help but move to this song. Choreography is very bollywoodish filled with jatkas & matkas, and pretty simple but its high energy and amazing performance by Abhishek Bachan, John Abraham & Priyanka Chopra makes this video look very refreshing. The concept of this video is truly hysterical and background vibrant dancers enhance thelookofthis video and make it seem very entertaining and festive.
Undoubtedly Shahid Kapoor is a fabulous dancer in Bollywood, he’s trained under Shiamak Davar a renowned Bollywood Choreographer who runs a successful dance school all over India। I defiantly look forward to watching someone that you know puts heart and soul into their performance and Shahid is one of them। He’s truly a fantastic performer and has done an awesome job in this song “ Aa Pappi” from Kismat Konnection., especially the main step “swim step” at 54 secs flows seamlessly and credit goes to Shahid and his choreographer Ahmed. Well executed movements and with solid choreography.
Simple yet effective, creative and unique. Now the trend is that you should not be afraid to sing it to your “friend” who you know has hard time shaking it right ;). The concept is fresh so it makes the dance look stylish & hip. I like it a lot since it meant to show what actual songs is all about. But Paapu Can’t Dance Sala...:)=
One word SPECTACULAR..OYE IT’S HRITHIK after all and he makes this video look like millions. Hrithik sizzles with electrifying energy, vitality and class. He truly is a dynamic performer & exuberant choreography by Ganesh.
I am not a big fan of Katrina when it comes to her acting or dancing, indeed she is sexy but I had yet to see her dance skills. At the moment the trend in Bollywood is very sexy, hip and highly influenced by Hip Hop & Funk dance styles, whatever happened to beautiful traditional/ semi classical Indian songs??? Anyway, every video nowadays is an imitation of Beyonce, Britney, Shakira, PCD etc style, which I believe works for some and looks disastrous on some. All I am saying is :: sell me the “steps” honey! :: What I like about this song is that there are more dancing sequences rather than simple posing and lip-syncing as you may see happening in other videos. I love this types of choreography which is sensual, graceful and energetic. Katrina looks sexy and sharp with her dance moves, Saif Ali Khan has made a good attempt and over all is a great dance video in this entire movie.
It is really okay to be inspired by one and come up with something that can be original and creative not a copy. Genuinely if you try and strive to make it look as good that one can see the effort and will appreciate it and will remember you for being that gutsy and unique. In this video “MEOW” is not about the choreography, is not about the concept and is not about the song.
IS ABOUT KAREENA KAPOOR who makes this video looks so hideous. She has nothing catlike about her or expressions and solidity in her dance movements. She looks great and her body is passable but where is her ATTITUDE, it’s very obvious that this song is an actual imitation of BEYONCE’S KITTY KAT. Well Beyonce is an electrifying, and thrilling performer to watch and to watch some one impersonate her better be danm good. In Meow Kareena lacks presence and style that this song requires and so songs looks pale and is a flop show. And it’s the worst of 2008!!
I like to begin my blog by wishing A Very Happy New Year TO EVERYONE.
This new is the year, new is the hopes and the aspirations, new is the resolution, new are the spirits and forever my warm wishes are for you, have a creative and successful 2009!! :)=
So little bit about me I am a Performing artist, Choreographer and Instructor based in NY & NJ. I am also a Bollywood fanatic, I enjoying watch movies, hindi music such as sufi, classical, modern, rock, pop. gazals, folk, etc), costumes and more than anything is DANCING that I truly admire. I have been highly inspired in dancing from Bollywood films, well Bollywood dancing is not actual a form of dance but a collage of various different dance styles from all around India as well as western dances like (latin, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, ballroom etc.)
There are various beautiful elements about Bollywood dancing that I like; it’s most vibrant, authentic and traditional costumes, intensified by dramatic music and larger than life sets that leaves one to just beyond its imagination.
So last year in December, 2008 my life long dream became a reality and I finally decided to live my dream which is to have my own dance studio. All my 15 years of experience as a performing artist and a choreographer would like to share it with individuals who essentially enjoy dancing and is willing to take it to the next level. I like to teach students ways to create that bollywood fire and magic while performing. Indian dances are incredibly expressive and so performance without an expressions is lifeless. Bollywood dance is mixture of expressions sadness, smiling, confusion, angry and so on. So if a dancer who really wants to leave an impact to his/her performance and audience while performing a bollywood number then he/she have to understand the meaning of that song; if it’s a happy song then what kind of happiness is it and meaning of each word since you will be lip-syncing so is more fun to watch and relate to a dancer with a story he/she is trying to portray. Along with the dance training I would also like to teach my students how to become a character dancer, develop personality and stage confidence as well as learn to be a star performer.
I have been extremely fortunate and honored to receive such great opportunities and achievements at such young age for my dedication and passion towards dancing. I truly am very thankful to my GOD and my PARENTS
( Nina & Nitin Vyas) for thier unconditional love & support towards my passion and building my courage. They are such a wonderful parents and the best individuals in the world that has taught me many beautiful and valuable things about life.
I have a studio in Edison, NJ and NYC, every Wednesday I teach in at Roy Arias Studio located right on 43st bet 8 & 9th ave, 300w. Floor 4th more information check out my website www.sonaleedancestudio.com
Thank you for taking time to read my first blog, I like to keep things interesting here and dance related. I will mostly talk about dancing in bollywood movies in particular music videos, movies, stage shows etc. If you have any questions or concern regarding where to take classes, various Indian dance styles, shows, events etc anything.. Feel free to email me :)
