To Do Today: Bollywood Dance Performance
Photo courtesy of Boston Bollywood
To Do Today: Bollywood Dance Performance
Enjoy performances inspired by the biggest Indian films
What?
Boston Bollywood’s season 11 dance performance. Over 100 dancers will celebrate Indian filmmaking with original Bollywood choreography.
When?
Friday, June 9, at 8 pm, and Saturday, June 10, at 7 pm. Doors open 45 minutes before the show.
Where?
Boston University Tsai Performance Center, 685 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Metered parking and paid parking lots are available.
How much?
General admission tickets are $27.25 (includes fees), and tickets at the door are $30, via Venmo only. Online ticket sales end 12 hours before the start of each show.
Why should I go?
The group Boston Bollywood brings the world of Indian cinema right to BU’s doorstep. Their annual show will feature popular Bollywood dance numbers and promises to tug at the nostalgic heartstrings of die-hard Bollywood junkies while also exciting newcomers about the dance style. Keep an ear out for songs by popular artists Aye Meri Johrajabeen, Chikni Chameli, and Pyaar Hota Kayi Baar Hai. Dancers will wear elaborate Bollywood costumes.
Boston Bollywood started as a performance dance company in 2016. It offers lessons and performance opportunities to adults in the Boston area, as well as wedding dance instruction and workshops in greater New England.
The company’s founder and artistic director is Swati Tiwari, who has been dancing since she was five. Tiwari is trained in Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Bollywood, folk, and jazz styles.
Seats aren’t assigned, so arrive early to secure a good spot.
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