The Bollywood Workout and Screening of Sita Sings The Blues

2205 Broadway,Boulder CO 80302

09 July, 2021

Description

Join us for BollyX The Bollywood Workout class followed by a screening of Sita Sings The Blues, an evening of Indian inspired Dance & Film. 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM: BollyX: The Bollywood Workout Dance Class on the Rooftop 6:15PM-7:45PM: Sita Sings The Blues Screening in The Lodge 7:45PM-8:00PM: Optional post-film discussion This event is brought to you by Shanti with Sandi & The Museum of Boulder About the film: Sita Sings the Blues (2008) is a magnum opus of animation inspired by the ancient Indian epic the Ramayana and the legendary voice of American Jazz Age singer Annette Hanshaw, told through the rebellious vision of Nina Paley, the film’s producer and creator, self-taught animation artist, and free culture activist. A feast for the eyes and the ears, this animated romantic comedy-drama explores the uncanny parallels between the artist’s personal story of a broken marriage and the mythic relationship of Sita and Rama. Filled with nuance, knowledge, irreverence, heartbreak, and humor, Sita Sings the Blues also abounds with delightful song and dance. www.sitasingstheblues.com About the dance class: BollyX The Bollywood Workout is an invigorating dance-fitness class that draws its inspiration from the diverse music and dance of Bollywood movies. Cycling between higher and lower-intensity dance sequences that get you moving, sweating, and smiling, this class embodies the infectious energy, expression, playfulness, and spice of Indian film. Please honor your body-mind and feel free to modify movements as needed. www.BollyX.com About the teacher & film presenter: Sandi Higgins is a yoga teacher, dance fitness teacher, performing artist, and creative wellness curator based in Boulder, Colorado. Prior to teaching, Sandi worked in the international film and media industry and was fortunate to meet artist Nina Paley over a dozen years ago when Sita Sings the Blues was first screening in NYC. Sandi formed Shanti with Sandi Llc during the Covid pandemic to create new educational activities, recreational experiences, and healthy opportunities for cultural enrichment rooted in the art, science, and service of Yoga. www.sandihiggins.com