Register via the following links:
Note: the registration links will change each week so keep an eye on our website for the details of upcoming classes.
Please contact us via [email protected] before 5pm on Wednesdays if you have any issues as we will be busy preparing for class after that.
2024 Fundraisers:
March IWD 2024 Fundraiser for Doctors Without Borders for Gaza
International Women’s Day is on 8th March, so we usually fundraise for that each year. In addition to the global atrocities that are being carried out in many parts of the world, we are still watching a genocide in Gaza. This year, we raised $263 in 4 weeks – profits from our March classes (Wednesdays) plus donated fees from our teaching staff for @doctorswithoutborders also know as MSF because innocent civilians should be given aid and protection.
2023 Fundraisers:
March IWD 2023 Fundraiser for UN Women Australia
International Women’s Day is on 8th March, so we usually fundraise for that each year. This year, we raised $384 in 5 weeks – profits from our March classes (Wednesdays) plus donated fees from our teaching staff, to UN Women Australia for their Emergency Appeal for Turkiye and Syria.
November Diwali 2023 – Doctors Without Borders for Gaza
Diwali is the festival of lights…it signifies the victory of light over darkness….within our own hearts, but we also wish for it on a global scale.
In addition to the global atrocities that are being carried out in many parts of the world, we were watching a genocide in Gaza. And since we were fortunate to have been able to perform at Diwali events from the safety that we know is a privilege that we have, we donated our profits ($1000) to @doctorswithoutborders also know as MSF because innocent civilians should be given aid and protection.
2022 Fundraisers:
Feb Foodbank Fundraiser 2022
Thanks to our wonderful dance community, we raised $160 for Foodbank Victoria over the 4 FREE online classes in Feb. Every $1 provides 2 meals and so this means we helped provide 320 meals through this effort. We are grateful to each and every one of you who donated and/or spread the word about the classes and fundraiser to help achieve this!
March IWD 2022 Fundraiser for UN Women Australia
Our March focus was what is happening in Ukraine. International Women’s Day is on 8th March, so we usually fundraise for that each year. So, this year, we raised $625 in 5 weeks – profits from our March classes (Wednesdays – online or in-person) plus donated fees from our teaching staff, to UN Women’s Emergency Appeal for Ukraine.
June Charity Donation to Kind Hearted Lankans to help Sri Lanka
We donated $300 to Kind Hearted Lankans this June.
We have been watching what has been happening in Sri Lanka with much sadness and after fundraising in Feb for Foodbank and in March for UN Women we didn’t get another round sorted in time to help what is The Motherland for some of us Jhoomies.
So we decided on doing it this way.
Thanks to our dance community who regularly attend the classes and/or help promote us ❤ and the teachers and TAs whose talent and passion keep us going.🤗
And because we used Humanitix, all proceeds from class booking fees they charged are going to charities for disadvantaged kids!
October Charity Donation to Pakistan’s Flood Emergency Appeal
Profits from our October classes (Wednesdays – online or in-person) plus donated fees from our teaching staff totaled $530 and went to Unicef’s Pakistan Flood Emergency Appeal
Thanks to our dance community who regularly attend the classes and/or help promote us ❤ and the teachers and TAs whose talent and passion keep us going.🤗
And because we used Humanitix, all proceeds from class booking fees they charged are going to charities for disadvantaged kids!
WHAT IS BOLLYWOOD?
Bollywood is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language film industry in India. It is one of the largest film producers in the world, producing more than 1,000 films a year and reaching a wider audience than Hollywood.
Bollywood movies are famous for their colourful and elaborate dance sequences which are dynamic, energetic and tongue-in-cheek. The style is theatrical in nature and is a mixture of Modern Indian, Bhangra and Arabic while also including Western influences like Hip Hop, Jazz and Funk.
WHAT ARE BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES?
Ever watched Bride & Prejudice, Monsoon Wedding, The Guru, Slumdog Millionaire or any Bollywood movies and wished you too could dance like that? Join our weekly classes and learn to embody that fun and drama with Jhoom-Bollywood Dance Company and release the Bollywood star within you.
WEEKLY (Wednesdays, Feb through Oct)
Beginning 1st Feb 2023.
“Jhoom” means to just dance, spin & have a jolly
(or should we say “Bolly”) good time!
RELEASE THE BOLLYWOOD STAR WITHIN YOU…
….AND get a great workout at the same time! Come shake those hips and shoulders!! Who knows, it may spark an interest in you to join the performance team too.
a) Beginner-Intermediate Cardio/Fitness style workout:
Wednesdays @ 7.30pm @ Fitzroy
“It’s definitely improved my fitness, but more importantly it’s helped me lose my inhibitions. For an hour each week you don’t take life too seriously.” Beginner Class Attendee
In-Person Class Location (Fitzroy):
Level 1 (Upper Hall – access via stairs only),
118 Greeves St, Corner of Greeves and Gore St, Fitzroy, Victoria, AU, 3065
*Tram stop within walking distance – Hodgson St and Smith St.
FAQs
- Attendees will be required to register and pay via Humanitix prior to class each week. Registrations for in-studio classes are 1 per attendee (spots are limited). Please note there will be no cash on premises.
Registrations for in-person classes will close at 7.30pm on the day of the class, so please register prior to that if you plan to attend. If you cannot make it, please cancel your ticket so that someone else can grab that spot.
- In-studio attendees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
- Hand sanitiser will be supplied – please apply prior to entering the classroom and continue to practice good hand hygiene.
- Please arrive in comfortable work-out clothes. If you have Indian clothing please feel free to get into character.
- Appropriate footwear is essential.
- Bring your own towel and a bottle of water.
- Please do not attend dance classes if any of the following apply to you:
- you are unwell
- you have been in close contact with a known active case of COVID-19
- you have COVID-19 symptoms
By participating in our classes you fully understand that participation in any Jhoom-Bollywood Dance Company (JDC) class is taken at your own risk. You accept that JDC will not take responsibility for any incidents or injuries incurred during the class. You will take responsibility for your safety by following the instructions given by JDC staff and wearing appropriate attire. You also understand that if you suffer from any injuries/medical conditions that may affect your participation in this class, it is your responsibility to seek the necessary medical advice and/or take the appropriate precautions to prevent problems in the affected areas/ condition.
Class details…
- New song and dance routine every week, repeating some steps from previous classes whilst also introducing new moves.
- Beginner-intermediate level friendly, with high and low impact options given, for a good cardio workout!
- Warm up, learn a full routine, perform as a group and cool down – all in 1 hour!
- Attendance may be on a casual basis.
- In-studio classes are for adults only. Children over the age of 10 years are permitted provided they are accompanied by a participating parent or guardian.
- To maintain a comfortable environment, no spectators are allowed in the studio.
- No classes on public holidays.
- Changes to programs (and venues) may be necessary at times. Please follow our Facebook/Twitter/Instagram pages for regular updates on classes, events and services.
- Please contact us via [email protected] before 5pm on Wednesdays if you have any issues as we will be busy preparing for and travelling to class after that.
- Note: the registration link will change each week so keep an eye on our website for the details of upcoming classes.
Class format: 60mins:
- Teacher will begin exactly at 7.30pm AEDT (and spend a few minutes outlining the class process for all)
- Teacher will take you through a warm-up to music
- Teacher will teach the dance routine step by step
- Teacher will take you through a cool down with stretches
- 5mins for class change-over (we run advance level classes straight after)
A Teacher’s Assistant will be present to help in-studio attendees.
A video of the class routine will be uploaded to Jhoom-Bollywood’s Instagram, Facebook & Twitter pages in the days following the class each week.
The song for the dance routine will be added to Jhoom Bollywood’s Spotify playlist that can be found here so that you can continue dancing at home. Alternatively you can search for JhoomBollywood on Spotify “Profiles”
b) Advanced Level (A-Level) Workshops (over 18 yrs only):
Wednesdays @ 8.30pm – Fitzroy Venue
A-Level sessions will build on a full routine over a number of weeks focusing on technique, strength and stamina. These are not casual drop-in classes. However, If you are quick at picking up choreography and would like to join these sessions and/or have an interest in joining the performance team please email us direct for further info.
If you are specifically interested in joining our performance troupe please let us know and we will send you more information about classes geared towards that. Email [email protected]
Check out our article in The Age, See the Movie, Do the Dance, its a Bolly Boom, Melissa Kent, Feb 22, 2009