Zingaris, The Dance Troupe
presents...

T A A L
Rhythms of Indian Cinema

From the very first silent movie of yesteryears to the glamorous blockbusters of today, Bollywood has indeed come a long way. And along the way have changed the various dance styles that have captivated us through the years. A collage of foot-tapping numbers from Indian movies, cutting across multiple dance styles and eras, and reinterpreted by our talented choreographers in creative ways will forward the theme of this glamour filled night.

Through "Taal - Rhythms of Indian Cinema," Zingaris is delighted to present the rich tradition of Bollywood though a myriad of dances including bharatnatyam, fusion, Afro-Brazilian, salsa, hip hop, jazz and folk, in addition to the ever popular "filmy" dances.

Come, join us for an exciting evening and let Zingaris recreate onstage the magic that is Bollywood.

O Solemiya
Choreographed by Lisbeth Salinas, Tejash Unadkat
Infusion of latin beats has become more prevalent in Bollywood today. From Hrithik Roshan to Kareena Kapoor, stars have sashayed to the rhythm of salsa. Our bollywood latin fusion dance (hindi, jive, salsa, & flamenco) encompasses this latest trend by following the very crux of Indian cinema - men wooing women. We follow the men, who in the carnival atmosphere of "Gori Gori" attempt to find their dream gal. After the initial introduction they invite each other into the more intimate dance of 'O Solemiya'. Eyes flutter, heart beats faster and bodies move gracefully in close unison to the prevailing rhythm. As women are not easily captured, a chase ensues. The dance segways into the sexy up tempo "La Agarro Bajando", where the men continue the hot pursuit of their loves. They dazzle each other with intricate tricks, flashy moves, ultimately forging a connection that lasts a lifetime.
Dancers: Pritika Kinra, Prateeksha Saxena, Anjali Banthia, Deepen Sapra, Hiten Patel, Vivek Kumar, Lisbeth Salinas, Tejash Unadkat

Woh Ajnabi
Choreographed by Pooja Sadarangani
The dance flows to the shy emotion of a girl's secret crush on a stranger who has mysteriously touched her. In one fleeting encounter, a myriad of new emotions begin to grow inside her, desires which are inexplicable even to herself. Confused and longing for him, she finds herself thoughtlessly seeking after him, simultaneously hoping and fearing to capture his attention once more. As we journey through this girl's innocent pursuit for "Woh Ajnabi," perhaps her story will stir in all of us the fond memory of our first crush.
Dancers: Pooja Sadarangani, Nipa, Bindu, Punita, Shweta, Priya Vaidyanathan

Milan
Choreographed by Aanan Contractor
This Rajasthani folk dance is a vivid portrayal of a woman in love, awaiting the arrival of her beloved. It is a celebration of her love that was dying for a mere glimpse of her man. She has spent countless days waiting for him to come home to her & then one day, at dusk...when the day finally meets the night....a message arrives...he is finally home & on his way to her! In a moment, her period of separation & suppression ends. With a joy that knows no bounds,& all her pent up longing finally released, she rouses all her friends with her news! With all her passions unleashed, this earthy woman dons her most beautiful & colorful clothes and jewellery. After such a long separation, she adorns herself to lure her beloved- her 'Dholna', with her sensual singing & dancing.....for she is a woman in love & her man is finally coming to her...soon!
Dancers: Aanan, Rashmi, Chet, Jeeta, Bobby, Rahul, Shilpa, Yesha, Nikesh, Milind, Kalpana, Vani

Bharatanatyam Fusion
Choreographed by Gopitha Tharmalingam
Spiced with passion, this piece goes back to the beginning … the beginning of it all….before the first human heartbeat. There are many theories to ‘the beginning’ - the mythology of gods and nymphs dancing in the heavens and even the big bang theory with mother natures elements. Whatever these theories may be, we are human after all, with all our forces and faults, desires and disappointments. This piece takes you on a journey from ‘the beginning’ to all that makes us human.

Cinematic Infusion (Naach)
Choreographed by Anusha Sinha
Naach (Dance)!! This is the rawest form of expression. Dance and drama – intrinsically intertwined, both telling a story through movement and presenting an escape into the vignettes that intrigue and charm us away from reality... Indian cinema uniquely infuses its drama with dance, seamlessly blending the truest forms from the East with the most modern elements of the West. This contemporary dance reflects the integration of Hollywood and Bollywood through contrasting, yet related vignettes, shadowed by dramatic undertones. Anchored by entrancement and intrigue, the music quickly transitions to mainstream Hollywood rhythms and peak Bollywood music....consider this “an infusion of cinematic escape”...
Dancers: Seema Shah, Julie Chin, Kalyan Kattamuri, Raj Kanna, Swapnil Amin, Vijay Rengaswamy, Arosha Peiris, Anusha Sinha

Polaris
Choreographed by Sudeep Kumar
"Dynamics & Intensity". He sees her, likes her, and gets pulled back and forth with the fear of emotional involvement. This piece explores the dynamics of his struggle from overcoming his fear to succumbing himself to the overwhelming desire, to realize in the end that it was all a "DREAM." Ready to get shaken and stirred!!!! This is a very high-energy multicultural piece with the fusion of the dancing styles of east and the west with the potential to create a "DHOOM".
Dancers: Naveen Doraiswamy, Pravin Boddu, Gaurav Kotak, Anita Patwardhan, Arosha Peiris, Arundhati , Kalpana Krishnamurthy, Prathima Venkatesan, Sudeep Kumar

Yeh Ashiqui
Choreographed by Anindita Nag
Imagine a desert. Night has fallen over the skies. After a long day’s journey, the nomadic gypsies of a kabila (Camp) relax, sit around and indulge in merriment. Amidst all this, a melodious voice calls out to her beloved. She expresses her love and deep feelings for her dilbar, the love of her life.
Dancers: Anindita Nag, Annapurna, Arpita, Kavya, Manasa, Poonam, Preetha, Ritu, Sejal, Smriti, Supriya

Lights Camera Action
Choreographed by Seema Shah
Dancers: Madhura Dudhgaonkar, Hiten Patel, Chet Gandhi, Sandeep Singh Kohli, Julie Chin, Stuthi Chawla, Pooja Sadarangani, Shweta Goyal, Anu Tewari, Bobby Chavli, Kalyan Kattamuri, Rashmi Jain-Mody, Manasa Rao, Nikhat Afza, Rohit Maheshwari

Dhol Baje
Choreographed by Gaurav Chawla, Samip Bhavsar, Nipa Sheth
This dance is very close to our hearts. It is our first-ever performance and still remains an audience favorite! This is a dandia raas, a high energy foot tapping dance from the state of Gujarat. The dancers dance in an imaginary circle and beat the dandia sticks rhythmically.
Dancers: Aanan, Bindu, Kalpana, Namrata, Nipa, Hiten, Kaushik, Pravin, Naveen

Exit Piece
Choreographed by Gaurav Chawla