Bollywood is an expressive form of music and dance developed from the popular Indian film genre. Bollywood dancing is an innovative, fun way to get in shape, with steps than intermingle classic Indian dance with folk, Latin, funk and even hip hop moves. The most popular type of Bollywood dancing is Bhangra, which hails from Punjab in northern India. Bhangra is a vigorous and uplifting form of Bollywood dance with strong rhythms and colorful steps.
Increased Coordination
When you take a Bollywood dance class, some of the steps may be daunting at first. As you develop more skills, you will increase both your coordination and rhythm. Bollywood dancing can also boost your ability to balance and move with the music.
Aerobic Workout
Bollywood dancing tends to be very active and boosts oxygen to key muscle groups -- improving muscle strength and tone over time. According to the "Independent UK," Bollywood dancing "counts as a moderate-intensity activity, and dancing regularly can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, type-2 diabetes and, possibly, some cancers." There's a wide variety of moves in Bollywood dance, which can make for a great aerobic workout.
Muscle Tone and Flexibility
Bollywood dancing helps to tone the muscles all over the body. Since most classes start with a warm-up and end with a cooling down period, this kind of dance can also increase your flexibility, especially in the legs and arms.
Stress Relief
Bollywood dancing tends to be jovial and fun. Most of the time, you will leave a Bollywood class exhausted, yet uplifted. Dancing to music has stress-relieving properties, and socializing in a group also tends to prevent stress.
Exploring a New Culture
Taking a Bollywood dance class can allow you to embrace and learn about a new culture. Indian dance is a traditional way to tell stories, so one dance may be slow, romantic and alluring, while the next could be wild and celebratory.
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