BOLLYWOOD CRAZY: MIND, BODY, SPIRIT FESTIVAL
21-26 May 2008
The Royal Horticultural Halls
Greycoat Street, London SW1P 2QD
Admission: 21 - 23 May - £7/advance, £8/door, Concs £5/advance, £6/door . 24 - 26 May - £8/advance, £9/door, Concs £6/advance, £7/door
www.mindbodyspirit.co.uk

The popularity of Bollywood and Bhangra classes dancing has inspired a series of dance workshops at the London Mind Body Spirit Festival to be held from 21-26 May 2008. The Festival has even more moves to try with Impact Dance, Yoga Ballet Fusion, Shiva Shakti (tantric) and Sufi Sacred dance all on the agenda. The Festival continues the Asian theme with concerts of Indian classical music, performances of a variety of different yoga styles, the chanting of healing mantras and Krishan bhajans.

Gathering together a host of professional teachers under one roof means even the most shy performer can experiment with new moves and discover why dance is now the second most popular school activity after football. Vandana Alimchandani, founder of the Bollywood Grooves dance company is bringing her mix of Indian, Italian, American, Brazilian, English and Turkish teachers and performers to the Festival. 'My classes are almost always filled to capacity,' she says, 'and Bollywood is particularly attractive to those who love a workout but hate the gym - it's definitely not just for skinny Indian girls!'

Also showcasing at the Festival is Biodanza, a dynamic and joyful dance form, practised worldwide, that claims to help you live life to the full by freeing your body and opening your heart to harmony. Teacher Gita Sootarsing says Biodanza is 'for people wanting more fun and more life balance'. Her classes appeal equally to men and women of all ages and sizes

Titanya, a professional dancer and teacher will be explaining all about Energy Dance and Zambra Mora at the Festival. Energy Dance, a combination of ancient inspired exercises set to uplifting music, 'is about finding your own energy and freeing the body,' she says. "Zambra Mora is a traditional Spanish belly dance, danced by gypsies, and as the predecessor of Flamenco is perfect for those looking to bring out their inner passion."

The 2008 London Mind Body Spirit Festival runs from 21-26th May 2008 at the Royal Horticultural Halls, Victoria, central London. Now in its 32nd year, the Festival attracts 20,000 visitors annually and is the longest running event of its kind worldwide.