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Come along to Bollywood and Street Funk/Hip Hop Dance classes at three locations in Brisbane. These are community dance classes designed for anyone who wants to get fit, have fun and listen to great music in a relaxed atmosphere. Everyone's welcome – even if you've never danced before! An explanation of dance styles is below, as well as everything you need to know for the classes.


Class times and Venues


CLASSES AT WEST END - Monday nights

Time: Beginner Bollywood 5.30 - 6.30pm

Beginner Bollywood 6.30-7.30pm

Hip Hop: 7.30-8.30pm

Venue: OUR NEW VENUE for 2010: the function room of 'The West End Club' at 2 Vulture West End (air-conditioned with on-site parking)

Cost: One class $7; Two classes $10; Three classes $15 (classes must be taken on the same night)

Our 'just turn up' policy: Classes for 2010 are on NOW! No need to book or enrol, no need to phone ahead, just come along when you're ready to start. New choreography is taught every week so you can start any time. There's always room for you and your friends in these classes and they're on EVERY WEEK so just turn up. Don't be scared, we'll look after you.



CLASSES AT SPRING HILL - Wednesday nights

Time: Beginner 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 (please note: no parking on site. Street parking available nearby)

Cost: $7 per class or $10 for both classes on the same night.

Our 'just turn up' policy: 2010 Classes are on NOW! No need to book or enrol, no need to phone ahead, just come along when you're ready to start. New choreography is taught every week so you can start any time. There's always room for you and your friends in these classes and they're on EVERY WEEK so just turn up. Don't be scared, we'll look after you.



Intermediate and Advanced Bollywood courses: Thursday nights in Feb/March

Feel like a challenge? Want to perform? Come along to our intermediate and advanced courses starting in Jan 2010. In these classes you will learn complete routines that you can perform at our upcoming shows. Some dance experience is required for these classes.

January/February Courses: ENROLMENTS CLOSED

4 week course starts on Thursday 21st January 2010

Bollywood intermeidate: 6.30-7.30pm

Bollywood advanced: 7.30-8.30pm


February/March Courses: ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN

4 week course starts on Thursday 18th February 2010

Bollywood intermeidate: 6.30-7.30pm

Bollywood advanced: 7.30-8.30pm


Venue: Old Museum, Cnr Gregory Terrace and Bowen Bridge Rd, Fortitude Valley

Cost: One course $30 or $50 for both classes on the same night

For enrolment and information contact Rachael on 0414305600 or email rachaeljacobs@bigpond.com

PLACES ARE LIMITED!




Class schedule: Monday and Wednesday night classes run every week except on public holidays. Classes run throughout school and university holidays. New choreography is taught every week so you can start any time. No need to enrol in beginner classes - 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

Who: Our classes are for women and men.

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. These classes are casual, meaning you don't need to sign up for a whole term. Intermediate classes require enrollment for a whole term.

For more information contact Rachael on 0414 305 600 or
rachaeljacobs@bigpond.com


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: Bollyfunk is proud to engage all cultures in Bollywood dance. Our performers are from a wide range of backgrounds, including Australians.



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

Coming soon: SEE BOLLYFUNK PERFORM

QPAC forecourt performances: Saturday 13th Feb and Sun 14th March 2010. Come along to see this spectacular show


FALL IN LOVE.....WITH BOLLYWOOD

Come along to Bollywood night at the Old Museum in Bowen Hills. Fashion parades, Indian dance, food, drink and good times. Sat 27th March in the evening. All welcome. Tickets cost $20


The Bollyfunk Christmas Party

Congrats to all who attended 2009's Christmas party. We raised over $2000 for Oxfam's projects in India.




Instructor: Rachael Jacobs

Rachael Jacobs has been teaching dance in Sydney, Canberra and Brisbane for over nine years. As a performing arts teacher she is passionate about dance education and takes every opportunity to make her classes interactive and enjoyable. Rachael is a trained high school teacher, and she has taught Dance, Drama and Music in a number of secondary schools and colleges. She is currently working as lecturer in Creative Arts Education at the Australian Catholic University in Brisbane. Rachael is heavily interested in arts research, particularly in the area of arts assessment and is currently doing a PhD thesis on performance assessment. Rachael is a member of Ausdance and an active member of many arts education networks and arts teachers' associations.