If I am able to create a welcoming space where individuals can express themselves without the weight of judgement, especially their own, then it was a good day! As it turned out, this particular Friday ended up being a good day 🙂
Author Archives: Community Bollywood Dance Project
Glimpses from a CBDP School Workshop
In both cases I hope to build a connection with my audience so that we can create the most conducive learning environment together.
Night To Shine 2020 – Crossbridge CC
It was a beautiful Friday night Prom. Ant and I danced together – moving forward and backwards in sync, holding eye contact, smiling at each other. With his permission I took his crown from behind his seat and put it back on his head.
Special Needs – Bollywood Dance Classes: A Guest blog by Sheetal Parikh
As an Occupational Therapist working with children, adolescents, and young adults, my camera lens focused on all of the benefits of Bollywood dance such as facilitating motor skills, sensory processing and modulation skills, cognitive skills, communication, and socialization.
The Anna To My Elsa – Priya Chaturvedi
Long before “Do you want to build a snowman?” came along, she was constantly showing up as a doe-eyed toddler asking if I wanted to play with her huge collection of dolls.
“Aladdin” – The Bollywood Chapter
It was a vibrant spectacle with carefully curated music and dance routines. A treat to watch, each and every piece of the 1.5 hour long show felt complete and powerful on it’s own, and together it told the tale of Aladdin and Jasmine beautifully!
Libraries Rock! To Bollywood Dance Tunes!
The recently concluded National Library Week (Apr 7 – 13, 2019) had me reflecting on how libraries have allowed me to be in service of diverse groups of people right in their own neighborhoods. Through our CBDP Programs hosted at various libraries in the NJ-PA-DE tristate area I have met, and danced with, individuals of all ages and from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
A Dino-mite idea!
Have you ever had a random idea take hold of you? I’m not talking about serious work/life decisions but rather, a random idea that just fills your heart with joy? Well that’s how this began…
Night To Shine 2019 – when we ALL shined our brightest!
In serving others, I believe we all shined our brightest that night!
When They Don That Cape ❤️
Travel misadventures come in many forms. So do our heroes…
Community Bollywood Dance Project 