BHANGRA
INDIAN FOLK DANCE
SWAPNIL
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What is Bhangra?
Bhangra is an exhilarating and vibrant folk dance that hails from the rich cultural landscape of the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. Originally, it was joyfully performed in a circle by farmers celebrating a bountiful and successful harvest, creating a sense of community and shared joy.
Over time, Bhangra has transformed into a widely recognized and beloved dance style, celebrated for its lively and infectious rhythms as well as its dynamic and energetic movements. You may have seen captivating Bhangra performances showcased on popular shows like Belgium's Got Talent 2021, during the prestigious London Olympics, in iconic Bollywood films that have become classics, or on thrilling television dance contests that have dazzled audiences.
Come and experience the infectious joy and exhilarating energy of Bhangra with us at Shoonya Dance Centre in Ghent, where we celebrate dance in all its forms! -
FEB - JUNE 2025
To participate in this class, it is required to have a basic understanding of Bhangra movements, including the fundamental footwork of Jhoomar, Dhamaal, and Bedi from the folk technique, as well as moves like Pataka, Fast Jhoomar, Dhamaal Snaps, and Round Bedi.
Level 2/3
WEDNESDAY 19:30 - 20:30
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€192/ €169 for students (-25j)
16 sessionsLanguage: NL/EN
Age Group: 12+ -
SEP 2024 - JAN 2025
To participate in this class, it is required to have a basic understanding of Bhangra movements, including the fundamental footwork of Jhoomar, Dhamaal, and Bedi from the folk technique, as well as moves like Pataka, Fast Jhoomar, Dhamaal Snaps, and Round Bedi.
Level 2/3
WEDNESDAY 19:30 - 20:30
Studio Aakash (2nd floor)
€156/ €138 for students (-25j)
13 sessionsLanguage: EN/NL
Age Group: 12+
SWAPNIL DAGLIYA
Swapnil hails from India, born and raised in Pune, not far from Mumbai, the Bollywood city of India. Since his birth, he has been immersed in the music and dance of the Bollywood (Indian film dance) world. He uses his experience in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance to make Indian dance more accessible to people outside of India.
Swapnil Dagliya, artistic director and co-founder of Shoonya Dance Centre, graduated from the prestigious Broadway Dance Center in New York, specializing in ballet, modern jazz, contemporary, and other dance forms. He furthered his training at Opus Ballet in Florence, Italy, where he honed his skills under the guidance of experienced instructors and collaborated with renowned artists. His professional experience also includes running his own dance school, SPACE (Swapnil's Performing Arts & Contemporary Ensemble), from 2008 to 2018. During this time, he served as the director and curator of AVAYAVA, a contemporary dance festival in India since 2012. For many years, he taught dance and theory at two universities in India (Lalit Kala Kendra - University of Pune and Flame University).
Swapnil's passion for yoga began in his childhood. He completed his yoga teacher training in 2011 in Pune, India. His grandmother, who learned yoga directly from B.K.S Iyengar, imparted her knowledge to Swapnil from an early age, teaching him yoga asanas, yogic philosophy, and mantras. This foundation in yoga has influenced his approach to dance and movement.
In addition to his diverse dance background, Swapnil has also completed an Indian folk dance diploma. He possesses expertise in Indian folk dance, including the vibrant and energetic dance style of Bhangra.
He now conducts regular classes at the Shoonya Dance Centre and has launched an Indian dance company in Ghent called "ABC a Bollywood Company."
