Showing of WIP

My first batch of male students (two brothers) presented a Showing of Works in Progress on Sunday. It was an exciting experience to see the young ones dance with precision, classicism, and clarity. They already have an amazing form and neatness required for Indian classical dance. I feel the boys bring in variety and numerous possibilities not only to their own dancing but to Rangoli Dance Company and our community. I cannot wait to guide them further and explore new choreographic works!

Teaching boys how to dance!

The next few weeks are busy preparing students for their Showings of Works in Progress. I am proud of my students. The two girls and two boys ( and their parents) are burning the midnight candle so to speak...

Training boys is different from working with girls. Boys have so much energy. They never seem to get tired. I am teaching them concepts of body alignment, movements holding the torso up, and proper use of focus. I am giving them different hand gestures, steps, and thoughts to enhance who they are. Teaching young students to internalize the ideas is difficult. However I like their innocence and a certain sense of carefree attitude they bring to dance. It is wonderful to be young!

On the health front: My doctor gave me a clean bill of health and told me to keep doing what I am doing. This sounds exhausting if I think of all the things I have to keep doing in order to maintain...