Class times and Venues
BEGINNER CLASS AT WEST END - Monday nights
CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED. WEST END CLASSES RESUME JULY 13th 2009
Time: Bollywood 5.30 - 6.30pm
Bollywood 6.30-7.30pm
Hip Hop: 7.30-8.30pm
Venue: Ahimsa House - 26 Horan St West End (opposite West End State School)
Cost: $7 per class or $10 for both classes on the same night. No need to book or enrol, just come along when you're ready to start.
BEGINNER CLASS AT SPRING HILL - Wednesday nights
CLASSES ARE NOW CLOSED. SPRING HILL CLASSES RESUME JULY 15th 2009
Time: Bollywood 6.30-7.30pm
Hip Hop: 7.30-8.30pm
Venue: St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall - 43 St Paul's Terrace, Spring Hill
Cost: $7 per class or $10 for both classes on the same night. No need to book or enrol, just come along when you're ready to start.
INTERMEDIATE COURSE - Tuesday night course starting July 14th 2009
PERFORM AT THE EKKA!!!!!!!
Feel like a challenge? Want to learn new dances? Want to perform? Think about trying our intermediate courses starting in July 2009. The classes are great fun, but some dance experience is necessary. The course includes an optional performance opportunity at the Ekka. You must enrol and pay in advance for these classes. Enrol NOW as numbers are strictly limited!
Dates: Tuesday nights July 14th – August 11th 2009 (5 week course)
Times: Bollywood Intermeidate: 6.15-7.30pm
Hip Hop Intermediate: 7.30-8.45pm
NEW CLASS!!!!! Hip Hop Advanced 8.45-9.30pm
Venue: Studio 1 at the Old Museum in Fortitude Valley. Cnr Bowen Bridge rd and Gregory terrace. Parking is available on site.
Cost: One course $40; Two courses $60; Three courses $70
Enrol: Contact Rachael Jacobs on 0414305600 or email rachaeljacobs@bigpond.com
BOLLYWOOD FOR KIDS - Email us your expression of interest now
Bollywood dancing is great for children's coordination and confidence, and it's great fun! We are now canvassing interest for a kids class, so email us your expression of interest now.
Class schedule: Classes run every week except on public holidays. Classes run throughout school and university holidays, except in January. New choreography is taught every week so you can start any time. No need to enrol - just come along.
Payment: We accept cash only - there are no credit card or eftpos facility available at the venue. Payments can alo be made for multiple lessons by bank deposit prior to the lessons. Contact Rachael for more info.
What to wear: comfortable exercise clothing and exercise shoes (e.g. joggers).
What to bring: A bottle of water and a sense of humour
Age: The classes are designed for adults, however, mature teens are welcome to attend. Children under 12 years old may attend with an adult.
Description of dance styles:
Bollywood:
A fun and entertaining style of Indian musical and funk fusion dance as seen in Bollywood movies. The intensity is similar to walking at an easy pace. You may experience some light sweating and increased heart rate. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. Class includes stretching, routine and cool down.
Hip Hop:
A modern and popular style of dance similar to that seen on music videos. The intensity is similar to doing a low impact aerobic class. Be prepared to sweat moderately. Class includes warm up, stretching, toning, routine and cool down. *PLEASE NOTE: Music used in Hip Hop classes contains occiaional course language that may not be suitable for children
Enrolment: There's no need to enrol in beginner classes, so just turn up! We teach new choreography in every class, so you can start any time. All classes are casual, meaning you don't need to sign up for a whole term.
For more information contact Rachael on
Dances: information about our current and past routines
Last week at Bollywood West End: Deewangi Deewangi - It's a CRAZY night with the feel-good song from the movie Om Shanti Om. Check out the video on the right hand side of this page.
Last week at Bollywood Spring Hill: Dhoom Taana - traditional meets modern bollywood with this fun dance from the movie Om Shanti Om. Check out the video on the right hand side of this page.
Last week at Hip Hop West End: Sweet Dream - BeyonceLast week at Hip Hop Spring Hill: Love Sex and Magic - Ciara and JT
Past Bollywood routines:
- Nimbooda Nimbooda (The Lemon Song)
- Jai Ho
- Dhoom
- Dola Re Dola
- Maahi Ve
Past Funk/Hip Hop routines:
- Dead and Gone - T-Pain and JT
- Put a Ring On It - Beyonce
- Boom Boom Pow - Black Eyed Peas
- Church - T Pain
- Let It Rock - Lil Wayne and Kevin Rudolf
- LoveGame - Lady GaGa
- Low - Flo Rider
- Right Round - Flo Rider
Philosophy: the classes emphasise fun and fitness in a social and community atmosphere. There's no uniform, no sign up fee and no commitment required to join in the fun. So come along and have a go.
Help keep the cost of dance classes low: Our classes have always been $7 and we have never had a price rise becuase Bollyfunk Dance classes are designed to engage the community in dance, rather than make a large profit. It's our aim to offer affordable classes to all members of the community. You can help us keep the price of classes low by helping us spread the word about classes - tell your friends, put a poster up at your community noticeboard or letterbox some leaflets to your street. Ask Rachael for more info on how you can help.
Bollyfunk Services
We can arrange a variety of services to spice up your next event. Performers and instructors are available for private and corporate events. Some of our most popular services include:
- Bollywood Hens Parties
- Bollywood birthday parties
- A mini-Bollywood or Hip Hop class at your place
- Bollywood or Hip Hop Dance show at your event
- Wedding dancers
- Corporate and promotional events
We can tailor to your special needs and budget. Call 0414 305 600 or email rachaeljacobs@bigpond.com for prices and bookings. Please note that no bookings will be taken until July 10th 2009.
Workshops
Bollyfunk runs affordable and accessible dance workshops for schools, workplaces, community groups and charities. Our most popular services include Bollywood classes, Hip Hop workshops, Drama and physical theatre workshops and social events. Our past clients have included high schools, disability services centres, homeless shelters and corporate organisations. Contact us to discuss how we can best cater to your organisations needs.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Congrats to Bollyfunk dancers for performances at the Queen St Mall at Dance for Your World - A fundraiser for Oxfam in May 2009
Ekka 2009
Watch or perform with us at Ekka 2009. Enrol in an intermediate class if you'd like to perform. All welcome.
Instructor: Rachael Jacobs
