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October 27, 2009
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Learn secrets of Bollywood Dance at Florida State College danceWORKS FUNdraiser November 22

“Let your hips shake, wrists twirl and spirits soar to the exotic rhythms of authentic Bollywood Dance music as you learn the secrets of this fun new dance craze!” invites Rosemary Fletcher, professor of Dance at Florida State College at Jacksonville.

She is referring, of course, to the Bollywood FUNdraiser event being held Sunday, Nov. 22, from 2-3:30 p.m. at Ocean Yoga in Atlantic Beach to benefit the Florida State College Dance Program Foundation, danceWORKS. Tickets are $25, the proceeds from which help support a variety of program needs including costumes and guest artist fees.

The company of dancers from Florida State College at Jacksonville will teach the fundamentals of this lively dance, just as they were taught by Rujuta Vaidya, famed Bollywood choreographer for “Slumdog Millionaire,” Britney Spears and The 2009 Academy Awards.

“This is such a great opportunity to let loose, have fun, and learn a dance style that combines ancient moves with modern music,” said Fletcher. “The Bollywood style of dancing is so fun and highly contagious. At our concert last year, everyone was dancing in the aisles during our Bollywood piece. Then, we were flooded with requests to teach this dance style to the community.”

The event is open to everyone and no previous dance experience is necessary. Space is very limited, however, so reservations are encouraged. To make reservations or learn more about the event, contact Libby Marsh at 904.521.7097.

Ocean Yoga is located at 51 Pine Street in Atlantic Beach.