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India’s first Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) is all set to debut at Bangalore’s best-known landmark, UB City.

Bangalore, India, July 24, 2014 — India’s first Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) is all set to debut at Bangalore’s best-known landmark, UB City. Conceptualized and organized by reputed dancer, Raj Mangeshkar, the Semi-Final round of this unique and fun event will take place on 03 August 2014 while the Grand Finale will take place on 10 August 2014.

About Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) After auditioning dancers across 15 multinational companies including Ernst & Young, IBM, Cognizant, L&T, TCS, Wipro, Infosys, Biocon, Tech Mahindra, Mindtree, among other, CJDC has shortlisted 15 couples (One Per Company), who will receive training for 3 weeks in Contemporary, Hip Hop and Latin dance forms. They will then battle it out in the Semi-Finals of the event. Of these, 8 couples will make it to the Grand Finale to compete for the first-ever title of Corporate Jodi Dance Championship. The winner, 1st runner-up & 2nd runner-up couples will be gifted a prize amount, certificates, a grooming kit worth Rs. 30,000/-, a holiday voucher worth Rs. 30,000/- and a 3 day 2 night stay at any of Club Mahindra’s 38 resorts in India.

Idea behind the initiative The growing trend among youngsters working in multinational companies to sign up for weekend dance classes in order to de-stress and learn something new, gave rise to the idea of this distinctive competition, aimed at recognizing and rewarding talented people within organizations, for their dancing skills. Along with his dance partner – Priyanka Kirad, Raj Mangeshkar is gearing up for the launch of this event.

Raj Mangeshkar – Profile Raj Mangeshkar, a distant relative of legendary singer, Lata Mangeshkar, started training in dance at the tender age of 3 years. He has competed and won in the celebrated television dance show ‘Boogie Woogie’, apart from winning in various district, state and national level dance competitions. This passion for dance slowly cultivated into a career. After completing his Engineering from VTU, he trained in Latin dance-forms like Salsa, Bachata, Zouk, Reggaton & Cha Cha from Australia. Raj has also trained in acting from renowned Bollywood Actor, Anupam Kher & learnt dancing from reputed dancers, Remo D’Souza & Prabhu Deva. He is also a certified Zumba Instructor and has now put his expertise and passion for dance into making the first edition of Corporate Jodi Dance Championship (CJDC) a success.

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A series of various events have led up to the stardom that Shantanu Maheshwari has attained so far. Having been recognised for his talent in dancing, Shantanu is the lead actor of Dil Dosti Dance (D3), a popular dance-based teen drama. It was one talent-hunt which changed Shantanu Maheshwari’s life, turning him into an overnight star. A young boy who hails from Kolkata, Shantanu had always dreamt of working behind the camera. It was his mother who always dreamt that he would be a star. Shantanu has claimed that it had all started through various events in his society, where his family would be an active part that led to him starting his hobby of dancing. In fact, it was his mother who had identified his talent in dancing and encouraged him to pursue it. Thus, for eight years, his life had revolved around learning and training in different types of dances. Acting was never a part of his plan. In fact he has had training in various forms of dance such as hip hop and folk. However, moving from Kolkata to Mumbai, where his talents were noticed has led to a tremendous amount of success for this young, budding star. A shy introvert otherwise, Shantanu currently studies in HR college where he participates in the Street Soul Dance Crew (SSDC) of the college. Here, he also specialises in popping and (liquid) waving. He is known to have also participated in Channel V’s India Fest, where it was here that people from Cinevistaas had noticed him and later on called him for an audition for Dil Dosti Dance, a popular dance-based teen drama. Selected for the role, Shantanu is currently the lead actor for the show, which is aired on Channel V; he has made people laugh, cry and share every moment of his on air. A show, which is a daily soap that is aired on Channel V, is all about friendship, feelings, romance and the dance performances held by a group of dancers. Playing the role of Swayam Shekhawat on the show, Shantanu plays the role of a simple guy who has various hidden talents. Depicted as a brilliant dancer on the show, the show revolves around the friendships that he develops and his attempts in trying to show Sharon, the girl whom he loves that he is actually something. Sneha Kapoor is depicted in the role of Sharron and as the dance diva in the show. An otherwise salsa dancer, instructor and choreographer, she is widely credited for putting Indian salsa on the world map. Swayam is constantly shown as trying to win the affection of Sharon, a popular and dazzling dancer of the college. Sharing a great on-screen chemistry with co-actor Sneha, Shantanu has is extremely overwhelmed with all the attention that is currently getting. While he is adored by millions of fans for his impressive performances on the show and his sharp, stunning look, Shantanu is earning more brownie points than he deserves. In fact, his stint in this show has found him many other avenues in the world of showbiz as well. Currently open to other avenue of television, Shantanu is eager to try his hand at reality shows. Yet, hesitant to try his hand at -saas-bahu’ shows, Shantanu feels that he is yet too young to try the genre. Fate has certainly been kind to Shantanu as he not only is carved a niche for himself in showbiz but also looks forward to many future glam moments as well. Hailing from Kolkata, Shantanu Maheshwari has come a long way from a small town boy to an overnight, sensational heartthrob for his role in Dil Dosti Dance, a popular dance-based teen drama.

Live music for dance is the kind of music, which is composed specifically to include the dance in an event. It might be a whole musical piece or only a part of the larger musical arrangement. Based on the performance, you can either select live music or recorded music for dance purpose. The music, which is a live performance of the musical band is called live music or the DJ who plays the recorded numbers is known as recorded music dance. Moreover, both of these music genres have their own importance for the dance in any kind of party.

A bit about historical perspective:

There is no actual time, which is called the origin of dance in the human civilization. But, it is believed that it has been a significant part of the celebrations, ceremonies and rituals to include entertainment in the party. Dance was used as a method to pass the messages before the origin of the written languages. The ethnic, ceremonial, traditional or historical dance can also be tracked in most of the contemporary dance forms. Live music for dance offers diverse genres of dance such as group dance, partner dance, solo dance, performance dance, social dance and ceremonial dance. You can book a music band according to the type of dance you want to have in your party.

Amalgamation of dance and music:

Not only in contemporary era, but also in early times, music and dance were created as well as performed together. This amalgamation has been continued in the present era as well. Presently, dance and music types paired together are disco, jig, tango, waltz, electronic, hip-hop and salsa. The musical genres that have parallel dance forms comprise baroque dance and music just like the classical ballet and classical music. These days, live music for dance is seen with a great importance as dance is often accompanied by some sort of music. If dance does not accompany music so it is called the dance to its own rhythms.

From traditional to modern:

Ballet is one of the oldest dance forms created over centuries and is known as the backbone of different other styles. Ballet uses both music as well as dance to tell stories and dancers in this genre have ability to take the spectator to another world. Modern dance is the new form of dance, which breaks the shackles of many strict rules those were a part of the classical genre.

Selecting live music band for dance:

People who want to include dance with their live music should consider the hiring of a suitable band according to the theme of their occasion. They must communicate it with their band the kind of live music they want to include in their party. This will help in conducting the entire function in a hassle-free manner and earning appreciation from the guests.

Hence, you have been made aware of the classical to modern forms that you can include in live music for dance. You can take your decision according to mood of your party.

If you have watched any TV at all lately, you know that dancing shows have taken over as the hottest reality TV trend. America has brought about this development as ratings have soared for shows like “Dancing with the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance”. It is no wonder shows like these have sparked a new fitness craze. It doesnt take long to realize the difference between those dancers bodies and your couch potato body as you watch them fly through the air and dance to incredibly fast and precise choreography. As the popularity of dance on TV has taken off, dance classes across the country have been filling up. The truth is, everyone wants to have fun, and dance is freeing and a great release for all involved. It is also the antidote to the anti-social home computer trends that have kept people locked in their homes staring at dimly lit computer screens. Humans are naturally gregarious, and the innate drive to interact is always bubbling under the surface. Dance is such a highly social activity, so it makes perfect sense that it has grown so much in popularity.

Along with TV, the internet has created widespread exposure to dance like never before. Specifically Facebook and Youtube have broadened the cultural appeal of dance across the world. Dance and fitness classes have reported an unprecedented openness to new styles and forms of dance.

From the fitness standpoint, few cardio activities rival dance in its ability to bring fast results in a very fun environment. Instead of spending hours on a treadmill staring at a TV screen with headphones on in relative isolation from the world, many prefer dancing and interacting while losing weight. Dance is an excellent way to get into shape and to stay in shape. It builds muscles that stay long and lean rather than bulky. It also helps with posture, grace, and self-confidence.

If youre looking to try dancing you may have a few concerns. Most dance teachers find the biggest concern with beginners is the fear of being judged by others. If this is something that concerns you, remember that the truth is that no one in class cares. Everyone is busy dealing with their own challenges. It is a learning environment, so everyone is there to improve. In order to really learn to dance, you need to just focus on the activity. Go with the attitude of turning off your analytical brain and just dancing for the sake of moving to the music and having fun.

As you get more into dance, youll need plenty of energy to fuel your training. In a addition to a healthy diet of whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables, a good protein supplement like Whey Protein Isolate will help you to have the energy that you need. Whey Protein contains 90% protein and will help you develop the lean muscles that you need for dance. It is an all-natural byproduct of dairy and is the most efficient way to boost branched-chain amino acids that are needed for building strong lean muscle. This has the added bonus of improving your metabolism so your body will naturally burn fat.

Rebellion is a part of human nature. It is something that everyone goes through at some point in their life. Very few people can say that their rebellion caused a revolution.

When you think of art and the innovators who have carved a new and exciting path, you most likely think of Picasso and Pollock. These artists created a new look that had never been seen or even though about before. The same is true of Martha Graham for her contribution to the art of dance.

In the art world the greatest artists are the ones who have brought about a revolution with their innovative thinking. Artists like Picasso changed the way we see the world. Pollock changed the way that we think that art is supposed to look like. And Martha Graham brought the world of dance out of the realm of entertainment and into the world of art.

Martha Graham lived during the depression in New York City, which faced some of the most devastating poverty in the world. New York City was a city in turmoil with a huge population of unskilled immigrants there was a dark pall across the entire landscape. In fact, for many of the people who were living during this time, it seemed as if there were no hope.

The theater on Broadway provided a means of escape, but only for those who had the money to indulge. Graham saw the stage as an escape from the real world that surrounded it. Her vision was to bring the reality of life to the stage and give movement and motion to the turmoil of the real New York City.

Her noted piece “Steps in the Streets”, which was a part of a larger performance called Chronicle, she displays the pain and helplessness that many of the people in the city could relate to. Twelve women dressed in black dresses perform this piece of undulating movements on the stage. The dance through movement gives the audience a glimpse into the hopelessness and helplessness that so many real people’s experience.

The critics of Martha Graham’s dance could not determine where she was coming from, or even what she was trying to do. The performance was so different from anything that was being done at the time that it took years before it could be understood, let alone appreciated. Today we are better able to comprehend the meaning behind the dance.

There were critics of Graham’s work, however. It was difficult for them to understand what she was trying to accomplish with her work and what standpoint she was working from. It took many years for people to begin to understand that the dance that was created by Martha Graham was self expression in its agonizing glory.

This pioneer was not afraid to let the world see her vision. She did not fear the words of the critics or the condemnation that might be directed toward her. She took her passion and artistic sense and created a world that sees dance as an art.

Because of the work of Martha Graham we can see dance as an art instead of a pleasant diversion from the harsh realities of real life. Her stand was daring and brave for confronting the people of her generation with the reality of many people’s existence. There was no fantasy or dream in her performances, but only the truth as she saw it.