So You Think You Can Dance - Come Dance Like They Do




Photo Credit: Megha Angl Shinde



 

Photo Credit: Megha Angl Shinde

Photo Credit: Megha Angl Shinde

Had the pleasure of watching So You Think You Can Dance tour live in Chicago. Enjoyed the amazing performances, each one of them was outstanding. The best part was seeing the winners live, and not through a camera, which made me realize how real each performer was. How different from a stereotypical image of the perfect flawless stars they were. No, I am not saying they were not good, but I am saying that they are just like us. It's the Passion, Practice, Dedication and a Healthy Body and Mind that makes someone good at what they do, not their looks, body type or who they know. That's all the profound talk for now :-)

Photo Credit: Megha Angl Shinde

I continue in my journey to promote joy through dance. Had an amazing time at GigiFest with all the kids. You guys all rock. Thanks to Megha & the GiGi's play house team for their help. The red carpet event of the calendar models was too cute. Here's to more fun!

But for now a reminder about our Open House event. Check out the article about us in the Schaumburg Tribune print edition :-) This Sunday, 3:30 pm in CRC - Schaumburg Park District.

Lastly and most importantly want to mention that we will miss Dipesh - a dancer friend and supporter who lost his father recently. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Tribune Local Article

Time to celebrate. Here's our article in the Local Tribune:

http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/community/stories/2011/09/contemporary-bollywood-dance-in-schaumburg/

And don't forget to check out the dance clinic @ GiGiFest - Hoffman Estates this Sunday:

http://triblocal.com/hoffman-estates/calendar/2011/10/02/dance-clinic-gigifest/

See you there!!!

Dance With Anu - October Events

Dance away the October chill with these free events for both kids and adults:

·         Dance Clinic:  Sunday Oct 2 (12pm – 3pm)

Learn some cool dance moves at GiGiFest in Hoffman Estates.

1069 West Golf Road • Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

A free family event where you can enjoy food, fun activities, and Dance !!!

·         TaalFusion Open House: Sunday Oct 16 (3:30 - 4:30 pm)




Credits: Sonal Shanker, Anu Bhattacharya, MRC Class

 

Celebrating one year of contemporary Bollywood dancing for Schaumburg, the diversity of dance and the spirit of practicing fun, come jam with me in a free session at Schaumburg Park District - Community Recreation Center
Dance Room 2

505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg
Kids & adults both welcome to join!

Hope to see you there!!!

And a shout out to SPD class stars. It's always fun dancing with you :-)

A Dynamite Night at GiGi's

I came to Dance Dance Dance .....and totally moved by the booty shaking  toddlers @ Gigi's playhouse, who proved that Dance is a Universal language to express your joy, when they gave us a repeat performance to  Taio Cruz's Dynamite.

Kids are special - they are like sponges absorbing almost everything fun you have to teach them... and then some that you don't :-)

I also want to  thank the volunteers (Susan, Amy & Hailey) for being such sports and partying to my peppy Bollywood and Latin dance numbers. A cozy and fun  gathering. Honored to be invited again for GigiFest. Let's do Bollywood  again Schaumburg!

As always, if you are looking for some quality and contemporary dance experience in the Bollywood genre, stay tuned to DanceWithAnu, or better yet feel free to check out my classes at Schaumburg Park District.

About Anu

Photo Credit - Sonal Shanker & TaalFusion

Anu Bhattacharya is an artist and a volunteer who is passionate about contributing back to the community. An established corporate professional, who believes in balancing her professional career by leveraging her creative side and her love for fitness, Anu used her talent as a Dancer and Choreographer and her experience as a boot camp style fitness enthusiast, to teach dance based fitness classes and workshops for the esteemed Chicago land dance organization – TaalFusion. Anu has been a dancer and a performer since her early childhood. She is formally trained in Indian classical and Latin dance forms and specializes in the Bollywood genre of dance style. She has also completed professional certification in the contemporary TaalFusion format.



Anu teaches at various North West suburban locations including the Schaumburg Park District. She has choreographed for and performed at many popular local shows (like G4K), charity events and fundraisers. Anu enjoys working with both children and adults and believes in diversity and cultural enrichment through celebrating dance and practicing fun.



Photo Credit - Rohit Shinde



Her classes and workshops offer a unique environment of energy, motivation and spice for first time dancers or those who are bored of working out by themselves or doing the same thing over again. Her guided technique provides a safe way to increase flexibility and grace. Her classes are a fun common activity that friends and family can share. She uses custom and new music mixes each session that keeps participants going, providing a supportive environment to expand one's talent and passion.

Photo Credit - Rohit Shinde

Anu continues to volunteer for many good causes providing free dance sessions and demos. She will be volunteering as a guest instructor for Gigi's Playhouse on September 16th, 2011. Stay tuned for more opportunities to Dance with Anu.