Transcript Bollywood Dancing

Bollywood Dancing and AS
Susimala Gaikwad
Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist
Back ground
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An major element of the Indian culture
Stems from the Indian film industry
Films produced in Bombay/Mumbai
Followed the Hollywood model
Bombay and Hollywood
Hybridization between the western and Indian
dance forms (since MTV inception 1980-2000)
• Many forms /adaptations.
Characteristics
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Based on classical / folk
Integrated with western dance styles
Unique music- known for being upbeat
Intricate hand/foot gestures
Facial expressions
Colourful costumes /co-ordinated accessories
Fun-filling work-out form of exercise
Grimsby NASS group
Enthusiastic group members
Consented to the novel form of exercising
Practised Bollywood, Line and Zumba dances
for < 10 minutes to improve their aerobic fitness
Feedback :
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Different
most joyful, fun-filling form of exercises
Improves posture, co-ordination, balance,
Changes one’s mood and
Eases stress levels.
Practicals
Safety rules• Appropriate loose clothing and footwear
• Adaptations to repetitions /progressions
• Regular practising
• Hydration during sessions and
• Not to dance when feeling unwell/fatigued
Dancing to Bollywood music < 5 minutes
Analysing dance moves – use List
Discussions re generalizability
Check -list
Integrated joint/muscle effects on:
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Core stabilizing
Mobilizing
Strengthening
Stretching
Balance and coordinating
Aerobic fitness improving
Health & Well-being
Easy/ Difficult
Enjoyable / boring