Romilla Martin-Gomez

Dance Style
Bollywood

Workshop Description
(from Wikipedia) The film, music and dances in Bollywood films are a synthesis of formal and folk Indian traditional music and dance traditions, with the infusion of Western techniques. The dances on older Hindi movies represented supposed dances of the common people, although they involved original choerography. The Bollywood dances have evolved as a unique and energetic style. Since they are group dances, they are often used as joyful exercise music. The choreography of Bollywood dances takes inspiration from Indian folk dances, classical dances (like kathak) as well as disco and from earlier Hindi filmic dances.

Artist Bio
A certified and experienced Indian Classical Dancer (Bharat Natyam), Romilla has taken short term courses in modern dancing. She has gained vast experience in dance instruction for kids and adults and conducted shows in Mumbai and also in Canada at various cultural events like Carassauga, Carabram, and the R.E.D. Project. She is also specialized in wedding dance choreographies. Her choreography is a blend of the best of Indian and Modern dance movements, retaining the graceful moves of Indian Classical dance and blending it with the rhythmic beats of modern music.