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Lavani (Marathi Folk dance - "Apsara Ali") for Beginners
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Lavani (Marathi Folk dance - "Apsara Ali") for Beginners

Learn basics of Lavani and the original choreography of "Apsara Ali" in 4 weeks, even for complete beginners in dance!
Created byPavithrra Venkatraman
Last updated 5/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Lavani (Indian Marathi Dance) Fundamentals - Footwork, Dipping, Sitting, Fast movements and Finishing Steps
  • A beautiful Bollywood original Lavani Marathi Choreography for the song - "Apsara Ali" - a Masterpiece by "Natrang"
  • Prepare your body for the Basic rhythm patterns and coordination needed for any dance
  • Help you experience the joy of dancing
  • Confidence to go up there and perform! :)

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Course content

5 sections • 15 lectures • 2h 54m total length

  • Introduction to Lavani2:45

    Explore Lavani, a fast-paced Marathi folk dance from Maharashtra, celebrated for lively, sensuous performances set to beats, with fluid movement and expression that offers a new spectrum beyond classical forms.

  • Saree and Makeup11:39

    Learn saree and makeup for Lavani beginners, including costume decisions, stage presentation, and guidance to deliver a confident performance.

  • Apsara Ali Choreography3:45

    Learn the Apsara Ali choreography for beginners within the Lavani course, and acknowledge feelings and moments of being upset as you engage with the choreography.

Requirements

  • Just come with lots of excitement and energy, nothing else is required! :)

Description

This course is created with an intent of having everyone to taste the pleasure of Dance, without any prior knowledge or experience with any of dance forms. Over the lessons in this course, we will embark on a journey where we will learn:

  • A beautiful Lavani original choreography for the song "Apsara Ali - A Masterpiece from Natrang", which has earned the "Best Choreography Award"

  • Introduction to Lavani - A Marathi Indian Dance form

  • Prepping our body for the style of Lavani: Basic steps to build the Rhythm and Coordination in the body

  • Footwork

  • Dipping

  • Sitting steps

  • Fast moves

  • Finishing steps

I am also including a special module on "How to dress-up for a Lavani Performance."

By the end of this course (within a few weeks), you will be able to learn and skillfully perform a beautiful Lavani Dance! And having learnt basics of Lavani through this course, you will be ready to move forward with more intricate Lavani and other dance choreographies.

There are many Bollywood songs based upon Lavani. e.g.

  1. Pinga from the movie "Bajirao Mastani"

  2. Aika Dajiba - Album song

  3. Apsara Ali - from the movie "Natrang"

and many more. Once you finish the course, you will be able to pick up any Lavani choreography easily.

If you want to learn the Basics of Lavani, then do check out my course: "Bollywood Lavani (Indian Marathi Dance form) for Beginners"



So let's begin! :)


P.S: Please do check out my other courses on Udemy

  • Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance form) for Beginners - Level 1

  • Bharatnatyam (Indian classical dance form) for Beginners - Level 2

  • Bollywood (Bahubali) Indian Dance choreographies

  • Bollywood Lavani (Indian Marathi Dance form) for Beginners


Who this course is for:

  • Beginners who have never danced before
  • People who want to learn a simple, fun and graceful Bollywood Lavani choreography
  • People who already know a dance form, but want to learn a indian dance form.

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