Bhangra is a traditional folk dance of celebration, joy and thanksgiving. It is traditionally associated with the harvest in Punjab, the northern state of India and Pakistan. The dance is accompanied by the lively beat of the dhol (two sided drum played with two sticks) with lyrics ranging anywhere from patriotism to the emotional words of love ballads.
Bhangra is a part of all types of celebrations like weddings, anniversaries, New Years and any happy occasion. During the last thirty years, Bhangra has had a surge in popularity worldwide, both in traditional form and as a fusion with genres such as hip-hop, house, and reggae. Bhangra continues to move into mainstream culture and is spreading rapidly!
It is a high-energy, exciting and joyful dance, coordinating footwork along with upper body, shoulder, arm and hand movements. Bhangra is for both men and women.
Bollywood/Bhangra
Learn to dance to popular Indian film songs! In this class we will be combining traditional Bhangra steps with the more modern Bollywood style. Come get an excellent workout using great bhangra moves to great bhangra music! Have fun while burning calories!
The bhangra classes at SHC are really great! The instructors are fun, the music is great, and the dance style is energetic and uplifting. I started taking classes 3 months ago and since then I have lost about 20 pounds – and I'm still losing! -C.S. student
Ongoing class
Thursdays 7:05-8:30pm
Class begins Sept 11
$15 drop-in
$50-4 class card
SHC Greenlake Register
Bhangra-Beginner
Students will learn the basic steps such as Khara Bhangra (stationary step), Luddi, Jhoomer and Summi.
Having grown up to those "beats" I've yet to find anything else that transforms and uplifts my mood and opens up my heart the way Bhangra does!! - G. N. student
We'll be teaching the more energetic steps such as Dhamaal, Dankara and
Baithuk. Students will learn to implement the steps on a semi-formal level to dance floor.
I forget that I'm getting an amazing workout while I dance Bhangra because I'm having so much fun! I leave every class with a smile, I can't help but be in a good mood. This is way more exciting than any aerobics class I've ever taken. - B. T. S. student
Nia is a body-mind-spirit fitness and lifestyle practice. Through expressive movement—The Body's Way—Nia empowers people to achieve physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Our philosophy "Through Movement We Find Health," means we believe in the power of self-discovery through movement. In practicing Nia you fall in love with being and moving in your body – you experience the power of Self-Healing.
This form of fitness fusion is inspired by 9 techniques and movement forms: dance (jazz, modern, duncan), martial arts (taekwondo, aikido, tai chi) and healing arts (yoga, feldenkrais, alexander technique). In Nia, we kick off our shoes and move our bodies in a way that is healing, freeing and inspiring.
Class canceled for summer, will return in the fall
