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Source: The best in Bollywood dance entertainment. (2021, October 14). Sapphire Dance. https://sapphiredance.com.au/
Historical context
- The History of Bollywood Dance
Bollywood dancing is a style of dance that is heavily influenced by Hindu art, music and culture and originated in Bollywood films. - Indian Dance: from Classical to Bollywood
Indian dance is an integral part of Indian culture and expression throughout history and to present day. Historically, dance and theatre were integrated art forms in India, where in most theatrical presentations had elements of dance and music and vice versa.
Movements
- Bollywood dance explained
Basic movements explained.
Videos on Bollywood dance techniques and styles
Costumes and Props
- Traditional Costumes of Indian Classical Dances – A Feast for the EyesIndian dance forms are as much about grace and skill as about presentation. The costumes, make-up and accessories are a vital part of each of the traditional classical dance styles.
- What are Bollywood costumes called?Outlines four traditional Bollywood costumes.
Developments and Changes
- The evolution of Bollywood DanceThe term “Bollywood” was created by combining two names: Bombay (the city now called Mumbai) and Hollywood. Bollywood, based in Mumbai, is India’s – and the world’s – largest film industry in terms of the number of films produced, as well as the number of tickets sold each year.