Dance in HRPK: Bollywood & Bhangra

Hudson River Park's Pier 45,New York NY 10014

06 July, 2021

Description

Hudson River Park's Bollywood & Bhangra Hudson River Park's Bollywood & Bhangra series, presented in partnership with Ajna Dance, will bring music and movement to Hudson River Park's Pier 45 this season! Directed and founded by Minila Shah, a dance polymath, Ajna Dance was created with the purpose of making Indian dance and culture more accessible to people of all backgrounds and have over half a decade of experience creating community through teaching, celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion through the art of dance. This summer, they will lead the way with Bollywood & Bhangra dance stylings through instruction that is inspired by the high energy music from Indian films and combines folk and classical dance with Bhangra and other styles. Hudson River Park’s Bollywood & Bhangra series invites all levels to pick up technique and choreography, while learning from the best. The dancing begins Tuesday, June 8 at 6:30 PM EDT and continues every Tuesday through July 13 at Hudson River Park's Pier 45! Registration in advance is required for this event. Check out our social feeds for schedule updates and weather cancellations. Hudson River Park is a 550-acre park and estuarine sanctuary from Chambers Street to W. 59th Street in Manhattan. It includes four miles of waterside esplanade, 16 reconstructed public piers to date, four dedicated boat houses for sailing, rowing and paddling and numerous other places to play, learn and relax.Connect with Hudson River Park's estuarine sanctuary to learn how this critical aquatic habitat supports many species of plants, fish and birds.