Category: Dancing

The Mother of all Dance shows on Indian TV
Shivangi Vajpayee & skipper Jai Kumar Nair visits Lucknow

Lucknow, 10th July: Over the years, Dance India Dance has not only become a household name but has also become a religion amongst legions of dance enthusiasts across the country. DID Super Moms will be an entertainment package replete with competition, struggle, humor, drama, emotion and not to mention extraordinary dancing! A show that has given a platform to those women who gave up their dream of becoming a dancer and settled for a career, family life & motherhood! In a country where mothers are conventionally perceived as sacrificial figures, Zee TV has given them a second chance to live their passion for dance.

Finally the top 12 contestants are chosen after a rigorous filtration process. Today, the contestant from lucknow Shivangi Vajpayee from Jay ke Jhakkas is in the city along with her skipper, Jai Kumar Nair to promote the show & meet their fans.

On this occasion, Jai Kumar Nair said, Im happy to return as a skipper on Zee TV for such a fresh and appealing concept! This is a golden opportunity for all mothers who are passionate about dance. We have got an overwhelming response from the auditions and are totally astounded by their caliber. Im certain that even the families of these mothers will be dumbfounded once they see them perform on the DID platformbecause we do not compromise on quality on this stage.

Echoing the same, Shivangi said, It feels great to be part of such a prestigious show & Im very happy to be one of the top 12 contestants. As I am from this city, so extremely excited to be in front of you all and sharing my experiences. The way my family has encouraged and supported me to participate in DID Super Moms I think after watching me on screen other mummies will also get motivated. Its a wonderful platform for us and Im grateful that Zee TV has given us an opportunity to show case our talent once again.

Dance India Dance, the biggest dance platform on Indian television will take viewers by storm with its brand new series. The auditions were conducted in 15 cities -Mumbai, Delhi, Raipur, Kolkata, Indore, Patna, Lucknow, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Dehradun, Guwahati, Jammu, Ranchi, Ahmadabad and Bangalore have unearthed all kinds of mummies who are expert in a variety of dance forms like hip hop, salsa, classical dancer, belly dancing, tango, zumba, cha cha cha, etcThese are women whose kids and families have supported their dreams.

For all you curious viewers, please find below the Top 16 contestants:

Prince Ki Paltan

1. Radhika Das from Mumbai
2. Zoya Khan from Dehradun
3. Sindhu Rajkumar from Bangalore
4. Juliana from Delhi

Raghav Ke Rockstars
1. Baisakhi Sarkar from Kolkata
2. Saswati Deb from Kolkata
3. Gautami Sonar from Assam
4. Shraddha Shah from Surat

Siddhesh Ke Stunners
1. Mithu Chakraborty from Kolkata
2. Kirti Awle from Nagpur
3. Phulwa Kamkar from Mumbai
4. Anita Routela from Ghaziabad

Jay ke Jhakkas
1. Manupriya Bhandari from Delhi
2. Cecille Rodrigues from Goa
3. Divya Warier from Mumbai
4. Shivangi Vajpayee from Lucknow

Media Contact:
Abhishek Shrivastav
Zee TV
M: 99993 62623

Tarantella comes from an Italian word tarantula. This is an Italian dance form. This term refers to the wolf spider in several regions of Italy. Earlier this dance form was perhaps to cure spider bites. In a few words, you can say that this dance form is essentially an Italian country partner dance. By and large, this dance form involves a lot of twirls and spins. In earlier days it became popular as a ballroom dance. In the 19th century Madame Michau was the first lady to in France and England. On the whole, the music for this dance form is in 6/8 or 3/4 time. As well, you may find some versions in 4/4 time with a lot of trios. This dance form is performed with a partner. On the other hand, this is done with a partner but a lot of the steps are done away from each other. In this dance form, you can say that the steps collected are taken with the partners side to side instead of face to face every so often. A lot of steps performed are in triples. A lot of triple gallop steps to left and right are performed in this Italian dance form. This dance form has a lot of versions. They are: country dance version and ballroom dance. Both versions of this dance form needs a lot of practice, and then only you will be able to perform with a lot of finesse. Women can use women as their partner in the country dance version. On the other hand, a male and female partner is used for the ballroom dance. A lot of energy is required to perform this dance form. You can say that this dance form is too energetic. This dance form depicts woman’s preeminence over admiring men during the performance. So, what you are waiting for? Learn this dance form and feel energetic. You can contact the experts for learning of this dance form in your local area. Go and contact them! Pick up the form and showcase your talent! Long live this dance form and also those who love this dance form!

A lot of regional styles can be viewed on a lot of related portals. Without a shred of doubt, you can say that this Italian dance form will allure spectators with its magic and enamored merriment. This dance form is very common and is performed in each and every Italian wedding. It has been a traditional dance at Italian marriages. The contests and shows are fairly common and are performed every now and then. Learn this dance form right now n entertain your family members and friends. Have a lot of fun and enjoyment! This dance form is full of fun, romance and energy.

The main purpose of a ballet dance costume is to harmonise with the themes explored by the dance. This article gives some background information about the key elements that make up your ballet dance costume – ballet shoes, leotards, tutus and tights.

Perhaps the most important element of your ballet dance costume are your ballet shoes. If you’re a beginner, you’ll need a pair of soft ballet shoes which are available in leather, canvas or satin. Leather is slightly more expensive but recommended by most dancers due to the fact that it is harder wearing that satin or canvas. Ballet shoes are available with both a full sole and a split sole. Full sole ballet shoes have a sole which covers the length of the shoe from the ball of the foot to the heel to offer the required support for beginners. A split sole on the other hand has a break in the middle and is used by more advanced dancers who require greater flexibility of the foot.

If you’re lucky enough to advance to dancing en pointe you will require a pair of pointe shoes. These allow ballet dancers to stand on the tips of their toes and move around the performance space as though weightless. Pointe shoes have a different structure to ballet shoes which allows the ballet dancer to achieve this effect. Instead of a soft leather upper and soft sole, they have a “box” and “shank”. The box is a hard enclosed space located at the end of the shoe and designed to support the dancer’s toes. The end of the box is flattened in order to enable the dancer to stand en pointe. The shank refers to a rigid piece of material which provides much needed support for the arch of the foot when en pointe.

The dance leotard is an equally important element of your ballet dance costume. This is because the garment is designed to be formfitting in order to allow for complete freedom of movement for the dancer. It also accentuates the dancer’s physique and the architecture of their movement which is highly important for ballet, as well as many other styles of dance. An ill-fitting leotard will not achieve this so it’s important for this piece of dancewear to be a good fit for the dancer. A leotard that is too small will be too tight between the legs and will pull under the arms. It’s also likely that it will feel tight around the stomach and chest. A leotard that is too big will feel baggy in these areas.

The ballet tutu is the most recognisable and iconic of all types of dance costume. It’s a skirt made of net or tulle which often has an attached bodice. There are several types of ballet tutu. The most iconic is the pancake shaped Classical Tutu which is made of very short stiff layers of netting that extend straight out from the hips in a pancake shape. A second type of Classical Tutu is bell shaped and has a short, stiff skirt made with layers of netting with a slight bell shape. It is usually longer than a pancake tutu though both usually have a fitted bodice. Another is the Romantic Tutu. This is a three quarter length bell shaped skirt made of tulle and is currently very popular. The hemline falls between the knee and ankle and is free flowing to emphasise lightness which suits the ethereal quality of romantic ballets.

Most of the time the ballet dance costume will be accompanied by a pair of ballet tights. These are available in mainly black, pink and various flesh colours. Ballet tights are mainly footed but transition tights are also available. These have a hole beneath the foot which allows the dancer to turn them into footless tights.

Dance is a form of spiritual connection. The traditional Indian classical dance like Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak and Odissi are more about expression. This is the best way to beat the blues or engage in a connection with your higher self. The guidance of a guru or a teacher is extremely important to learn something. The teacher is a guide who corrects the subtle mistakes and also gets the dance recital to certain finesse.

Finding the right medium of dance is completely personal. Western forms of dance like jive, salsa, Latin American dance or our own Bollywood dance is the best form of exercise. There is no requirement of earlier dance technique as the interest is automatically generated to be in tandem with the music beats. Group classes are more fun as there is a combined effect and the effort to synchronize has to be perfected.

Dance as a hobby is almost like finding a new person inside you. This is a perfect fitness program that one needs to enjoy. Enjoying the dance is also the best way to rejuvenate your mind. Whether it is dancing to popular Hindu numbers or learning the nuances of Manipuri it is highly essential to develop a high level of commitment. The effort should be to the fullest extent and people who are working should make adequate preparations to not miss the session.

Dance as a hobby also instills confidence in you. This is a form of expression and also makes a person realize to have a goal. Practice certainly makes a person skilled in any field and this holds good for dance too. It is important to dedicate some time for practice as certain steps require practice. Dance is a form of exercise that also is a great feel good factor.

After a dance session one feels a certain rush of energy that is positive and infectious. Once the body is rejuvenated, the mind becomes more positive. Dance also opens up opportunity to perform at social functions and this enables us to mingle with others with similar interest.

It has been widely accepted by fitness, nutritional and general health experts that dancing is a form of stress-relieving therapy that will make you fit, happy and able to face some of the pressures of life, business and the workplace. Leaders in industry can boost the mind by dancing, and one fact that is so often overlooked is that the mind and the body are so closely interlinked that any benefits you gain in the mind, such as leadership skills, confidence, assuredness and a sense of business acumen, is there because the body was rewarded by physical exercise.

As Dr Daryl Green points out, -Some individuals lack the confidence in reaching for their dreams [and] dancing is a great confidence booster.- Dancing does provide a fresh boost of energy and a way where stress levels are noticeably reduced. Dancing is a way where we can burn calories and push physical limits to the next level and is better than say the ordinary lonely jogger because dancing is fun, sociable and gives us encouragement to move.

Anyone that has ever run a marathon will tell you that one of the easiest miles of the 26 you run is the last. The encouragement from others and the cheering and clapping directed specifically at you when you pound those few miles gives the mind a lift and helps to push the body naturally.

This encouraging factor can be affixed to dancing too, particularly when you have a nice beat that helps you move each muscle as though someone is doing it for you. Swing Dancing is a style that is perfect for cardiovascular exercise and will increase energy levels in the body, burn calories, boost the power of the mind, and raise the levels of confidence.

Being involved in dancing for many years and winning my own share of dance competitions, I see the obvious value of dancing on personal health. Dancing is a great outlet for stress relief! Moving to music is very therapeutic. In fact, dance music therapy is often used to improve behaviour in people with autism, mental patients, and people with learning disabilities. To those who are of able body and mind it can be therapeutically stimulating to relieve stress, improve stamina, lift moods and depression, or generally improve all round health and well-being.

When our bodies are given this boost our minds will be automatically stimulated by a number of chemical factors that create a reaction in the brain, all of which are great. The next time you dance for say 10 minutes, assess the level of your mood and see and feel the results for yourself.

2013 by Emily Norris