BollyBeatz - Dance Fitness Inspired by Bollywood

Guide to a better life.

2011-08-04T04:31:00.001-07:00

GUIDE TO A BETTER LIFE
This is amazing, Randy Pausch 47 yrs old, A computer Sc. lecturer from Mellon University he died of pancreatic cancer in 2008, but wrote a book 'The last lecture" before then, one of the bestsellers in 2007. What a legacy to leave behind…
In a letter to his wife and his children, Dylan, Logan, and Chloe, he wrote this beautiful "guide to a better life" for his wife and children to follow. May you be blessed by his insight?

POINTS ON HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFE
Personality:
1. Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
2. Don't have negative thoughts of things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment
3. Don't overdo; keep your limits
4. Don't take yourself so seriously; no one else does
5. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip
6. Dream more while you are awake
7. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
8. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner of his/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
9. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present
11. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
12. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn.
13. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
14. Smile and laugh more
15. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Community:
16. Call your family often
17. Each day give something good to others
18. Forgive everyone for everything
19. Spend time with people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6
20. Try to make at least three people smile each day
21. What other people think of you is none of your business
22. Your job will not take care of you when you are sick. Your family and friends will. Stay in touch.
Life:
23. Do the right things
24. However good or bad a situation is, it will change
25. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up
26. The best is yet to come
27. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful
While you practice all of the above, share this knowledge with the people you love, people you school with, people you play with, people you work with and people you live with. Not only will it enrich YOUR life, but also that of those around you.

One week in India....Why can't life be more dynamik

2011-07-16T04:18:00.001-07:00

Today its been a week since we arrived in Jaipur. My feelings are mixed. on one hand I tell myself that I should just take it easy and let life take its own course- but on the other hand I feel so frustrated about things moving so slowly here. Maybe its my personality or maybe its just the change of place.... its a bit unnerving.

The house is getting done at its own sweet pace. Why cant we have machines here which can speed up work. Alop seems to be on the edge all the time - i guess h too is frustrated at times but can't say it (coz i'd sit on his head)

I feel a bit pulled back. I don't have a car which I can drive and go do my own thing.I have to rely on a driver all the time which I don't like. the accessibility to extra curricular activities of kids is much worse here. every thing seems so far away.

i miss singapore so much. I miss my life and my freedom and my ability to have control over everything.I miss the convenience of classes i had for the kids. my friends... will I ever get it back again - i wonder.....

Nidhi Banthia-Mehta
Founder-Chief Creative Officer
Zumba Certified Trainer (USA)

Singapore: (65) 8198-8457
USA: (650) 641-0147

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One week in India....

2011-07-16T02:39:00.001-07:00

A fun Farewell Night with friends

2011-06-23T00:44:00.001-07:00

Its getting more and more emotional. I can't believe the clock is ticking so fast. Yesterday Tania & Prema took me out to Lantern at Fullerton Bay for dinner . The weather was perfect - just like the company.... we were there for four hours, chatting, reminiscing our times together - what our future maybe like and how much I am gonna miss them....

Its relationships like these which make you feel so worthwhile in life. The only great thing about moving is the new friends you make which stay for a life!

Friends

2011-06-19T06:29:00.001-07:00

A beautiful table runner (reversible) handmade by my friend shalini
(shalini & I met wen she first attended my bollywood class).On the
runner she has used leaves from her garden to blockprint. An extremely
talented woman. Her daughter (also a BollyBeatz student) made the
farewell card for us!

A very precious gift as she put in days of hardwork & thought into it!
Thank god for such wonderful friends !

IAtul - Ankita's wedding, Hyderabad , Dec 2010

2010-12-20T08:38:00.000-08:00

LATEST TOP 10 BOLLYWOOD SONGS

2010-11-29T06:47:00.000-08:00

NO.1

Udi : Guzaarish
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Monikangana
Singer(s): Sunidhi Chauhan, Shail Hada

NO.2

Zor Ka Jhatka : Action Replayy
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Neha Dhupia, Randhir Kapoor

NO.3

Golmaal :Golmaal 3
Cast: Ajay Devgan, Kareena Kapoor, Arshad Warsi, Tushar Kapoor
Singer(s): Sridhar, Sunidhi Chauhan

NO.4

Hasna Hasana :Shahrukh Bola Khoosurat Hai Tu
Cast: Makrand Deshpande, Nagesh Bhosle, Preetika Chawla
Singer(s): Mahadevan

NO.5

Pee Loon:Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai
Cast: Ajay Devgan, Emraan Hashmi, Kangna Ranaut, Prachi Desai
Singer(s): Mohit Chauhan

NO.6

Saude Bazi :Aakrosh
Cast: Ajay Devgan, Akshaye Khanna, Bipasha Basu, Reema Sen

NO.7

Tere Mast Mast Do Nain :Dabanng
Cast: Salman Khan, Sonu Sood, Arbaaz Khan, Sonakshi Sinha

NO.8

Guzaarish :Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Monikangana
Singer(s): K.k., Shail Hada

NO.9

Shiela Ki Jawaani : Tees Maar Khan
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif, Raghu Ram
Singer(s): Chauhan, Vishal Dadlani

NO. 10

Ramji 24x7 :Isi Life Mein
Cast: Mohnish Behl, Prachi Shah, Aditya Raj Kapoor, Akshay Oberoi, Sandeepa Dhar
Singer(s): Shreya Ghoshal, Kavita Seth, Debojit Saha

LAUNCHING : WWW.SUPERMOMPRENEURS.COM

2010-10-18T07:20:00.000-07:00

I have launched a website called the www.supermompreneurs.com. SuperMomPreneurs, is to showcase the strength, capabilities and talents of mothers who embarked on new career paths while juggling the duties of motherhood. They have successfully created a balance between taking care of their children, home, themselves and at the same time putting their sharp minds and skills to productive use to create a niche career for themselves that has brought them satisfaction and happiness.We have covered several women who are an inspiration to all.

Do visit us and subscribe to the RSS feeds. We are also looking for advertisers to supprt us in this venture . So If you have a business that caters to women – supermompreneurs is the place for you! contact@supermompreneurs.com

BOLLYBEATZ RENT N GO NEW ITEMS

2010-10-18T07:19:00.000-07:00

RENT & GO - A COSTUME & ACCESSORY RENTAL COMPANY

Introducing rentals of Dance costumes, accessories, hairdo's for adults and kids.Lehangas, Western Pants and tops, Readymade saris, costume jewellery, bindis, hair extensions, any many more.Rentals starting from $20/week.

New DVD Releases . they are available to buy at the website and in class

BollyArobix Instructional DVD Vol. 1 $25
BollyArobix Instructional DVD Vol. 2 "Wedding Special" $25
BollyArobix Express Workout Vol. 1 $20
BollyArobix Express Workout Vol. 2 $20

Kajra Re Learn @ Home Choreography $25
Jai Ho Learn @ Home Choreography $25
BollyBeatz Best Of Bollywood Vol. 6 CD $10 – OUT NOW!!! Get your Holiday party music today!
BollyBeatz Tshirt - $18 (Size S-XL)
Belly Dance Scarf $20
Gift Certificates: Also available for sale are BollyArobix gift certificates for BollyBeatz classes. A perfect gift of Fitness and happiness!

UPDATES : RECENT PERFORMANCE & WORKSHOPS

2010-10-18T07:18:00.000-07:00

BollyBeatz recently performed at the Dans Festival at the Esplanade.

BollyBeatz taught Jai Ho to 500 students from the PingYiSecondary School.
Conducted a Parent-child Bollywood workshop at the Esplanade Footworks workshops

Nidhi was on OKTO to learn as a judge. (video clip on the website)

We recently conducted workshops for NTU EMBA students,Goldman Sachs,Esplanade Footwork Dance workshops, SingPost, HSA, HPB, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, C2It, Bain & Co., Raffles Girls Parents Association…

YMCA Club Bollywood Nite on October 30th 7pm onwards. Tickets are $10. Call YMCA at 65862255

JOIN THE BOLLYBEATZ PERFORMANCE GROUP

2010-10-18T07:17:00.000-07:00

You have Passion for Bollywood Dance, always wanted to dance to the tunes of your favorite film-star? If you think you are a good dancer and love all things Bollywood then you need to be with the Bollybeatz performance group.

Don’t let your age or your ethnicity stop you - we just want good dance performers!If you are interested to join this group email us at nidhi@bollybeatz.com with your dance background, any performance clips......to register. Please forward this email as appropriate....

NEW CLASSES FOR BOLLYBEATZ SINGAPORE : INTRODUCING (Zumba Special_Singapore)

2010-10-18T07:14:00.000-07:00

NEW CLASSES

BollyBeatz Kids classes at Dance on Us for 5-8 year old age groups starts October 24th-Nov 28th. The moms can join the adults Club Bollywood class at the same time in the studio and get their exercise for the hour! Registrations still open!

A new session of Adults choreography class begins Nov 4th-Dec 2nd. Song : Munni Badnam Hui.Registrations now open! $115/5 classes

Zumba : The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! So Let's Party!Nidhi is a US certified Zumba trainer.

Every Tuesday at YMCA 12-1pm . BollyBeatz students can use their cards to attend the class. Starts November 2nd. A new Club Bollywood class starts at YMCA from November 8th 7:30-8:30 pm every Monday. Register at YMCA. Call 65862255

CHECK OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE : BOLLYBEATZ.COM FOR MORE INFO :)

TOP 10 SONGS FOR YOUR PLEASURE !!

2010-06-07T00:28:00.000-07:00

Zindagi Do Pal Ki
Kites
Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Kangna Ranaut, Luce Rains

Singer(s): Kay

Bheegi Si Bhaagi Si
Raajneeti
Cast: Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vivek Oberoimanoj Bajpaiarjun Rampal, Katrina Kaif

Singer(s): Mitra, Mohit Chauhan

Dekho Raaste Mein
Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Cast: Arshad Warsi, Diya Mirza, Sandhya Mridul, Boman Irani, Zehra Naqvi, Shernaz Patel

Singer(s): Kay, Shreya Ghoshal

Aapka Kya Hoga -dhanno
Housefull - New
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan

Singer(s):

Uff Teri Adaa
Karthik Calling Karthik
Cast: Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone, Ram Kapoor,

Singer(s): Shankar Mahadevan

Mora Piya
Raajneeti
Cast: Nana Patekar, Ajay Devgan, Ranbir Kapoor, Vivek Oberoimanoj Bajpaiarjun Rampal, Katrina Kaif

Singer(s): Shrivastava, Rosalie Nicholson, Shashi

Zoobi Doobi
3 Idiots
Cast: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi

Singer(s): Shreya Goshal, Sonu Nigam

Bin Tere
I Hate Love Stories
Cast: Imran Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Sammir Dattani

Singer(s): Amanat Ali, Sunidhi Chauhan

Aye Khuda
Paathshaala
Cast: Nana Patekar, Sushant Singh, Suniel Shetty, Ali Haji, Shraddha Arya, Shahid Kapur, Ayesha Takia

Singer(s): Merchant

Oh Girl Youre Mine
Housefull - New
Cast: Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Lara Dutta, Jiah Khan

Singer(s):

SOURCE

The Annual Dance On Us Recital, May 22nd 2010

2010-06-07T00:10:00.000-07:00

The Choreography class students of BollyBeatz showcased their dance performance on the Famous Madhuri;'s Aaja Nachle song remixed with Kajra Re and Disco Wale Khisko. 12 girls took part in the dance and it was a great success with crowd cheering and whistling throughout the performance.

You can join the Next session of Choreography class on : Thursdays 11:30am-12:30 pm at Claymore hill studio. Class begins End of July! Hope to see you there :)

BollyBeatz a proud sponsor of Badmaash Company

2010-04-26T20:02:00.001-07:00

Not Only a proud sponsor of the movie, but also a proud prize sponsor for Singapore's First Gala Movie Event, held on the 7th May 2010 @ Golden Village Tampines Mall. Nidhi, the owner of Bollybeatz grace the Gala Event, with a few of her students. Tickets were sold at 35 dollars. Each attendee received a screening to the BADMAASH COMPANY movie, popcorn and drink, Masala Art fine dining restaurant’s buffet dinner, a goodie bag worth more than S$200 and a chance to win a lucky draw.

· Goodie Bag items consist of a Yash Raj Film movie audio cd, vouchers from Marie France Bodyline, Osim, Bollybeatz trial class, Anaarkali and Kuchh, India Se, Zurina Bryant, Mrs Lovette’s, Bollywood Beauty and H’Tristar Beauty & Bridal.

· Lucky Draw prizes were a Zurina Bryant Photography session worth S$550 as 1^st prize, 2 Bollybeatz monthly passes as 2^nd prize, S$150 Anaarkali & Kuchh voucher as 3^rd prize and a Yash Raj Films DVD hamper courtesy of Jalan Distributors Asia as 4^th prize.

To view more of the Gala Event's Pictures- CLICK HERE

Attend any of our Bollywood Dance classes during National Dance Week for just $5 (Apr 25 - May 2)

2010-04-25T02:02:00.000-07:00

Attend any of our classes from April 25th-May 2nd for just $5. If you join the class during this week then we waive the $50 registration fee for you… so lets celebrate the National Dance week together!

For our class schedule and studio address visit www.bollybeatz.com under Singapore schedule page

DID YOU MISS NIDHI'S APPERANCE @ OKTO'S KNOCKOUT CHALLENGE

2010-04-19T19:43:00.001-07:00

Well fret not.. We have exclusive video of Nidhi's appearance @ Okto's Knockout Challenge! Catch the eleventh episode of the new, high energy, local arts entertainment programme, KNOCKOUT on okto. This weeks special guest and judge is the Bollywood Queen , Nidhi Mehta of BollyBeatz (www.bollybeatz.com)

Starring Sheikh Haikel, Anna Belle Francis, Nigel Chew, Jermaine Leong as our battling hosts, and Vernetta Lopez as the Knockout puppets, Ooboo, Booboo, Arty & Farty.

Date : 19th April 2010, Monday
Time : 8:30pm
Channel : okto

Episode Eleven:

Modern vs traditional. Kids vs adults. New skool vs old skool.

Welcome to the show where we battle it out in the name of art.
This week, our puppets teach us the best kept secret in entertainment - how to get on TV. Plus our hosts battle it out around coconut trees and lampposts in the highly charged Bollywood Dance challenge.

Find out who gets knocked out, on KNOCKOUT!
Do you have what it takes to be a Bollywood dancer?

BOLLYWOOD SONG OF THE MONTH !!

2010-04-16T20:24:00.001-07:00

Click on the Play button below to listen to the Bollywood Song of the Month
Song : "Pe Pe Pepein" from the movie Chance Pe Dance featuring Shahid Kapoor and Genelia D' Souza

Click Here to view the video of the entire song

Top 5 Bollywood Song Picks:

1. Uff Teri Ada from movie Karthik Calling Karthik
2. LSD Title Track from movie Love Sex Aur Dhokha
3. Khushnuma from movie Paathshala
4. Oh Girl Your Mine from movie Housefull
5. Nacha Main from movie Jaane Kaha Se Aayi Hai

Latest Bollywood Songs / Music Albums

2010-04-16T07:02:00.000-07:00

Muskurake Dekh Zara (2010) Songs / Lyrics

Muskurake Dekh Zara is a story of a young 'boy man' named Vivek.
It's a story of simple emotions & disappointments of love and life.

Paathshaala (2010) Songs / Lyrics

Teaching is a noble profession. But does it hold true today?

HouseFull (2010) Songs / Lyrics

Housefull is a romantic comedy entertainer which narrates the story
of Aarush - the world's unluckiest man. Being jinxed, he believes
his bad luck can...

BollyBeatz Buzz Jan 2010- March 2010

2010-04-16T05:39:00.001-07:00

BollyBeatz Buzz Jan 2010- March 2010

Bollywood Dance Fitness News and Updates (www.bollybeatz.com)

Issue 9 – March 2010

In This Issue:

New classes
Student Special !!! – Show your valid student card & get $100 off your Arobix Card fee
BollyBeatz Events!
BollyBeatz Performances & Workshops
New products
Note from the Artistic Director

New classes

· BollyBeatz Kids classes at The American Club for 5-8 year old age groups .Every Monday evening 5-6pm! AMC members can register at the gym!

· A new session of choreography class begins April 8th.Registrations now open! $230/10 classes

· BellyBeatz : Come and experience the most sensous style of Bollywood dance! Get those curves toned! Learn to shake your hips like shakira!!!!Nidhi Mehta, has created a unique copyrighted trademarked dance style "BellyBeatz", a combination of Middle Eastern dance and Bollywood Dance workout. BellyBeatz class starts with a bellydance-based warm-up and then incorporates belly dance & bollywood moves to provide a cardio workout. The goal is to enjoy the flexibility and spinal mobility. Its a perfect blend of the hi power bollywood moves to the hip shaking sensuality of belly dance! Every Tuesday at Claymore Hill 12:15-1:15 pm

· A new Combined Class- Aerobics & Choreography class will begin every Thursday Evening.

· Introducing – BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASS FOR SCHOOL. Parents interested to enroll your child for a bollywood dance class, please ask your Child's School to contact us !!

· ORGANISE A CORPORATE CLASS @ YOUR COMPANY for fun or for team building… ask your HR to contact us !!

· Want to Start Your Own Private class with Bollybeatz @ YOUR OWN CONDO ? You can, simply get 8 friends to start up a class and call us to pitch your ideas.

· For those without a CONDO- we will either come to your own venue space, or we can help rent out a space for you J

CONTACT US TO PITCH YOUR IDEAS

(65) 8198-8457

contact@bollybeatz.com

Be it a Hens Party for your Girlfriends , AnniversaryParty, Birthday Parties for Adults or Kids Or even a chroegraphy workshop with Bollybeatz to learn a few steps to surprise the Birthday Boy Or Girl. CALL US NOW !!

We are on our way to be the top Bollywood performance company in Asia and are currently looking for dance performers passionate about Bollywood dancing. These performers would be performing on stage, concerts, events and have a zeal to take their passion for dance performance to new heights. They would be required to commit one hour in a week to practice with the rest of the group.

Don't let your age or your ethnicity stop you - we just want good dance performers!If you are interested to join this group email us at nidhi@bollybeatz.com with your dance background, any performance clips......to register. Please forward this email as appropriate....

BollyBeatz Franchises

BollyBeatz is now running classes in Texas, Silicon Valley.

Dallas did a Morning News covering Bollybeatz's Texas Feranchise and rated it as the BEST BOLLYWOOD DANCE FITNESS CLASS IN DALLS – Woo Hoo!!

We are looking to franchise and conduct workshops in various cities.

Performances & Workshops

v Bollybeatz is auditioning for Youth Olympics 2010 & The Dance Festival 2010

v Nidhi will appear as Judge cum Choreographer @ Okto's Knockout Challenge.

v Doordarshan, an Indian Channel, Channel 2 will cover a sotry of Nidhi and Bollybeatz in their LIFESTYLE SEGMENT

v Bollybeatz will be conducting a workshop at NTU, during their NTU DANCE WEEK

New Products

Rent & Go - A costume & Accessory rental company

Introducing rentals of Dance costumes, accessories, hairdo's for adults and kids.

Lehangas, Western Pants and tops, Readymade saris, costume jewellery, bindis, hair extensions....

Rentals starting from $20/week.

visit us at http://bollybeatz-rentngo.blogspot.com

DVDs & CDs: New DVD Releases . they are available to buy at the website and in class

BollyArobix Instructional DVD Vol. 1 $25

BollyArobix Instructional DVD Vol. 2 "Wedding Special" $25

BollyArobix Express Workout Vol. 1 $20

BollyArobix Express Workout Vol. 2 $20

Kajra Re Learn @ Home Choreography $25

Jai Ho Learn @ Home Choreography $25

BollyBeatz Best Of Bollywood Vol. 5 CD $10 – OUT NOW!!!

BollyBeatz Tshirt - $18 (Size S-XL)

Belly Dance Scarf $20

Gift Certificates: Also available for sale are BollyArobix gift certificates for BollyBeatz classes. A perfect gift of Fitness and happiness!

Other Information

Refer a friend: Get rewarded for every friend you refer to our class and who registers as a student.

24 Class Card: BollyArobix class now cost only SGD18.5/class. Buy our 24 class card (valid for 10 months) for only SGD450.

Artistic Director, Nidhi Mehta's Note:

It's been a great start of the year with several new classes starting and our performances on TV.

I thank you all for your support and for spreading the good word about BollyBeatz classes and for believing in me as your BollyArobix art director. BollyBeatz is not just about dance classes but in developing a community, whereby we share a common interest of dance and fitness and meet some great people along the way. We now wish to expand our network to schools and colleges imparting Bollywood dance skills to kids all ages. So if you are a parent volunteer in a school - do plug us in!

As we expand to various countries through the franchise opportunities, I request you to spread the word to your friends and family that may know of aerobics trained instructors or dance instructors looking to diversify - we are looking for new franchisees actively and want them to be a part of the growing BollyBeatz community.

I also want to thank my team for their continued support and dedication towards dance and BollyBeatz.

Follow BollyBeatz journey at our new blog http://bollybeatz.blogspot.com . You can email me your experience at BollyBeatz - what made you join, what made you sweat - your story of making friends in our classes, how it may have helped you in your personal life... or just in a fun way... and what keeps you coming back to our classes. We want to hear it all and share it on our blog with your picture!

Yours in dance,

Nidhi Mehta.

Contact:

· Mobile: +65 8198 8457

· E-mail: nidhi@bollybeatz.com

· Web: www.bollybeatz.com

Member Services

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Serene Kay – Insurance Agent AIA 90014799 /serenekay32@hotmail.com

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Nidhi Banthia-Mehta
Founder-Chief Creative Officer
BollyBeatz LLP
www.bollybeatz.com
http://bollybeatz.blogspot.com
Singapore: (65) 8198-8457
USA: (650) 641-0147

"We dance for laughter, we dance for tears, we dance for madness, we dance for fears, we dance for hopes, we dance for screams, we are the dancers, we create the dreams."

Catch BollyBeatz on Knockout at 830pm on Monday, 19th April, only on okto Channel!

2010-04-16T05:11:00.001-07:00

Catch the eleventh episode of the new, high energy, local arts entertainment programme, KNOCKOUT on okto with Nidhi Mehta of BollyBeatz as our special Guest Choreographer and Judge!

Starring Sheikh Haikel, Anna Belle Francis, Nigel Chew, Jermaine Leong as our battling hosts, and Vernetta Lopez as the Knockout puppets, Ooboo, Booboo, Arty & Farty.

Date : 19th April 2010, Monday
Time : 8:30pm
Channel : okto

Episode Eleven:

Modern vs traditional. Kids vs adults. New skool vs old skool.

Welcome to the show where we battle it out in the name of art.
This week, our puppets teach us the best kept secret in entertainment - how to get on TV. Plus our hosts battle it out around coconut trees and lampposts in the highly charged Bollywood Dance challenge.

Find out who gets knocked out, on KNOCKOUT!

Do you have what it takes to be a Bollywood dancer?

Our new Choreography to Chance Pe Dance starts

2010-04-16T05:08:00.001-07:00

We started our new choreography with a very unique hip-hop Bollywood style on 5,6.7.8 from Chance Pe Dance. The 16 students suffer from aching body but are loving the moves and grooves...
Stay tuned to see our choreography video soon on the blog

VIDEO UPDATE: BOLLYBEATZ'S JAI HO PERFORMANCE @ ESPLANADE DANS FESTIVAL

2010-03-14T20:43:00.000-07:00

VIDEO UPDATE :Natchitram Finale @ Vasantham Central

2010-03-12T08:00:00.000-08:00

VIDEO UPDATE :Nidhi's Workshop in Paris 2

2010-03-12T07:56:00.001-08:00

VIDEO UPDATE :Nidhi's workshop in Paris

2010-03-12T07:56:00.000-08:00

VIDEO UPDATE : Nidhi's Footworks workshop at Esplanade Singapore

2010-03-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

A Note From Artistic Director, Nidhi Mehta:

2010-03-09T06:39:00.000-08:00

It’s been a great start of the year with several new classes starting and our performances on TV. I thank you all for your support and for spreading the good word about BollyBeatz classes and for believing in me as your BollyArobix art director. BollyBeatz is not just about dance classes but in developing a community, whereby we share a common interest of dance and fitness and meet some great people along the way. We now wish to expand our network to schools and colleges imparting Bollywood dance skills to kids all ages. So if you are a parent volunteer in a school - do plug us in!

As we expand to various countries through the franchise opportunities, I request you to spread the word to your friends and family that may know of aerobics trained instructors or dance instructors looking to diversify - we are looking for new franchisees actively and want them to be a part of the growing BollyBeatz community

I also want to thank my team for their continued support and dedication towards dance and BollyBeatz. Follow BollyBeatz journey at our new blog http://bollybeatz.blogspot.com . You can email me your experience at BollyBeatz - what made you join, what made you sweat - your story of making friends in our classes, how it may have helped you in your personal life... or just in a fun way... and what keeps you coming back to our classes. We want to hear it all and share it on our blog with your picture!

Yours in dance,
Nidhi Mehta.

Member Services

Nur Khairiyah – Bollywood Gossip Blog
http://tinsel-gurus.blogspot.com

Zurina Bryant – Photographer 91524550 / www.zurinabryant.com / contact@zurinabryant.com€

Serene Kay – Insurance Agent AIA 90014799 /serenekay32@hotmail.com

Nandini Ng – Real Estate Agent divyash03@yahoo.com.sg

Vijaya Rangan – Carnatic & Bhajan music classes 97368148/ vijayarangan17@yahoo.com

Prema Menon – Chat Masala Indian Cuisine 68760570

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BOLLYBEATZ THURSDAY'S CLASS HAVE A FACELIFT !!

2010-03-08T20:28:00.000-08:00

We are giving a fresh look and style to our Thursday evening class at Claymore hill (7:15-8:15 pm) . A lot of the students have been requesting for a choreography class for a beginner level ... so we have decided to give you the best of both.

We will be doing our regular 20 mins of Arobix to start with so you get your warm up and your cardio.. the 2nd part will be a simple choreography which will be taught .

This way you will be working on gaining flexibility, coordination and strength through BollyArobix and start to learn the technical stuff which goes into choreography.

Steps will be taught step by step in detail so its easy for you to grasp ..
Steps will be simple so even if you miss a thursday class next time when you return you will be able to catch up with the steps soon. As we finish one song we will start teaching choreography to another song.....

We will be starting this new form from This Thursday evening - so don't miss the class....

INVITATION TO VIEW OUR PAST EVENT @ DANS FESTIVAL

2009-12-18T07:45:00.000-08:00

Where's all the Bolly Queens at ?

Boots are made for walking- Hands are made to be expressive in dance

One fo my favourite songs from DEVDAS- Silsila ye Chaahat ka

Just look at the crowd man !! Bollybeatz filled the entire concourse @ Esplanade

VIEW MORE PICTURES ON OUR PICASA ALBUM HERE

ARE YOU AS ENTHUSIASTIC AS US ?

2009-12-18T07:30:00.000-08:00

Our Future Bollybeatz dancers - Enthusiastic participants during our performacne
@ DANS FESTIVAL

HP SPACE CONTESTANTS TRYING TO HAVE BOLLYWOOD MASTI FUN !!!

2009-11-20T04:30:00.000-08:00

Here's Nidhi with the reality show contestants. Check out the sexy lady and lads trying to chiggy wiggy with it to Jai Ho ! It's an EXPRESSION & an ESCAPISM. It's not that hard to dance, if they can do it- so can you : )

Bollybeatz presents "groove to the new years"

2009-11-18T05:04:00.000-08:00

Bollybeatz presents "GROOVE TO THE NEW YEAR'S" in all our classes -
New routine with songs from KAMINEY, DIL BOLE HADIPPA , ALADIN & More... So dont miss it!

Enjoy the new routine and choreography in all our BollyArobix classes starting this week !
For those who have not sign up for our classes- WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR.
Check the Bollybeatz Schedule HERE. Or go to our official website HERE

Ready to enroll , drop us an email -
: contact@bollybeatz.com

Hope to see you all in class

Did you watch Nidhi @ STAR WORLD ?

2009-11-18T04:16:00.000-08:00

If you have missed it, check out the video in their site HERE

Bollybeatz @ Dans Festival

2009-11-03T21:57:00.000-08:00

Here's a playlist of Bollybeatz Performance on 31st October 2009. Nothing can stop the Bollybeatz team to perform their 3 medleys. Jai Ho- A remix of Desi Girl & Kambakkht Ishq and also our classic dance moves from Devdas.

It was a pity that we had to move the performance indoors than the proposed big outdoor shebang stage @ the Esplanade Concoure, and i could not sell the Bollybeatz Merchandise. But oh well, TeamBollybeatz still rock it, and drew ALOT OF ATTENTION and had a massive crowd INDOORS. Security was so tight, it felt like a Major Celebrity was coming. Oh Wait!, TEAMBOLLYBEATZ became a celebrity overnight .

Here are some Memorable Picures taken by the Bollybeatz Team, and here's to more Bollybeatz Events to come. JAI HO!!

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NIDHI MEHTA GONNA BE FEATURED ON HPSPACE @ STARWORLD AND CHANNEL V

2009-10-26T01:02:00.001-07:00

HP SPACE, the most anticipated pan-Asian reality television series set to debut on Star World and Channel [V] in November, flings open its digital audition doors on September 1 at www.hpspace.com to begin its hunt for Asia’s most exciting up-and-coming creative talent. For a shot at fame and fortune, the chosen candidates must use the latest, cutting edge product innovations from HP to battle it out over eight episodes. The winning contestant will walk away with a grand prize of US$50,000 as well as a fully paid job on the production team of Bubblegum Crisis – a blockbuster remake of the cult anime classic.

Nidhi Metha is gonna be featured on the first episode. She was there to do a "Bollywood Team Building" workshop for the sucessful candidates. They were all grouped in 3 teams and learned a choreography from the song JAI HO!. The contestants came together with Nidhi to choreograph their own "performance" as well. Nidhi to gave them EXCLUSIVE EXCLUSIVE tips on stage presence, confidence while performing and of course how to work together in a group.It's all about teamwork, perseverance, hard work and love what you do. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember to catch Nidhi On Star World and Channel V come November 2009 : )

BOLLYBEATZ JOURNEY ...

2009-10-26T00:21:00.000-07:00

BollyBeatz , the name has become the closest synonym for anything Bollywood in USA,Paris, India and Singapore. Nidhi Mehta founded Stepz Dance Inc. in 2002. The dance Company was the first of its kinds in Bay Area , CA. The concept took off very well. Nidhi had just moved to the USA and quit her job with McKinsey & Co.! Dance came to her by chance. As she believes - it’s destiny. She had never thought that she'd be choreographing and dancing at the biggest bollywood shows and productions and running centers across the globe.

The class that started from a garage went onto to become a household name for Bollywood Dance instruction. From the garage in Palo Alto to the first studio leased in Sunnyvale, Stepz soon expanded to 14 classes within 3 years with 6 instructors on board and two stage productions each year.

In 2005, Nidhi moved to India to be closer to the extended family. She sold Stepz and moved to Chennai and thus BollyBeatz was born. Chennai welcomed her classes with open arms with media going crazy writing about her classes, her spirit and the amazing dance fitness concept which was helping normal people dance, haven fun and lose weight!. From every local newspaper to publications like India Today and Femina - all wanted a piece of her.

In 2007, it was time to move again. By then she was confident and looking forward to a new destination and a new city to start her classes. Classes in Chennai were handed over to her two instructors trained by her and she moved in November 2007 to Singapore. By January 2008 Nidhi had started teaching her classes at True Yoga , one of the premier Yoga Centers in Singapore. Her class attracted people of all ethnicities, Japanese and Chinese mostly. They loved her choreography, her style and her simple way of teaching to a layman. Within 3 months she started training instructors and opened her new studios in Orchard, Novena and Siglap... and thus a new journey began.

Today BollyBeatz is the first name that pops into anyone's mind who talks bollywood. She conducts corporate classes, TV choreography, school workshops, team building workshops, Footworks workshop at the Esplanade, off site workshops for corporates and performances with her team. She has also taught dances to extras who work in Bollywood Movies. She was invited to Paris to run a 10 day Bollywood Dance workshop in April 2008 and plans to make it an annual event.

BollyBeatz has opened franchises in Texas, Silicon Valley and by next year plans to open more centers across the world, with Pondicherry, Paris and New Delhi in immediate pipeline! Its a low investment franchise for anyone who loves to dance and dances well or has an aerobics certification. It gives you the flexibility of time and a way to meet great people... some of whom will become your closest friends.

To see Nidhi in action is to witness something special, spectacular, and unforgettable. From Bay Area to India to Singapore to Paris, her journey is nothing less than awe-inspiring.Starting at an early age, she has had intense training in a variety of classical dance forms in the world, like Odissi, Kathak and Bharatnatyam.She later went on to pursue other global dance forms like Jazz, Hip Hop and Salsa. The amalgamation of her versatility, creativity and on-stage energy has made her win numerous dance competitions.

Nidhi's athletic moves, abundant energy, and unique choreography has made her a favorite in media, corporates and among her students. While making her own identity in the dance world, she continues to contribute and work with the less fortunate by conducting workshops for such organizations or helping them with monetary contributions from her dance school. This is her way of giving back to the society and to God who has given her so much!

Nidhi believes that dance is not defined by any one technique and it shares no boundaries. Dance, like other performing arts, is a gift. As a teacher and an artist, it is not only a privilege but a moral responsibility for us to share this gift and spread the joy of dance. It empowers everyone with more confidence, happiness and a fun way to stay fit..... so with this follow the journey of BollyBeatz, its founder and its students through this blog....and spread the joy around!!!!

BOLLYWOOD BOOGIE @ WHAT’S YOUR MOVE IN DANS FESTIVAL

2009-10-26T00:06:00.000-07:00

Still haven’t got enough of Slumdog Millionaire? Then be transported to glamorous Bollywood with the choreography of Bollybeatz. Come on down and shake your hips to the infectious rhythms of “Jai Ho” and other rousing tunes.

JOIN BOLLYBEATZ @ THE ESPLANADE COURTYARD

FROM 8.00-11.00PM. WE WILL BE DOING 3 MEDLEYS AND ABOVE ALL IT’S FREE FOR PUBLIC!! YOU WON’T WANNA MISS IT

Date		31 Oct, Sat
Time		8.15pm – 11pm
Venue		Esplanade Forecourt

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

ESPLANADE FOOTWORK CLASS A SOLD OUT !!!!

2009-10-25T23:37:00.000-07:00

It was a SOLD-OUT footworks class in conjuction with the Esplanade. Everyone came in different shape,sizes,age and race. All 40 of them sweat it all out in the name of BOLLYWOOD. It's always encouraging to see enthusiastic people learning and spreading this dance form/style to other people. What's more- after the success of Slumdog Millionaire, Jai Ho is like an anthem for BOLLYWOOD!! All of them got a chance to learn a chreograph dance by Nidhi Metha, on the song JAI HO.

Interview WIth Anamika Dinodiya for Lifestyle Section

2009-10-25T23:13:00.001-07:00

From teaching dance in a garage to studios and workshops around the world, Nidhi Mehta proves it that she does have the formula to help people lose weight in a fun way! She is the founder of her company Bolly Beats, which is a dance fitness class with creative choreography on Bollywood songs. A class where you can go in with two left feet and be transformed into a good dancer, while you manage your weight.

Here’s what dance instructor/choreographer, Nidhi Mehta, has to say about her dancing journey.

What do you do to keep fit?
I dance! I’m instructing three BollyArobix classes a week.

How did you come up with the concept of Bolly Arobix?
In the US I only did choreography classes, where I had a student who used to come to my classes and she used to always tell me ‘I love your classes I hate the gym and this is the only way for me to exercise. But I can’t remember chorography’s. Can you come up with something where I don’t have to remember anything, just come to class and dance for fitness.” So that’s where the motivation came from.

What made you create Power Bhangra?
That came because Bolly Arobix was very feminine songs and movement, so when the men wanted to come they would shy away. So Bhangra being a bit more man-ly, the men feel more comfortable with the movements.

Did you always want to choose dance as your career?
No, It was never planned, even when I did Shiamak Davar’s classes it was only to de-stress from reading all those books during my MBA. It was never an intention to perform or teach.

What made you want to teach dance?
My first instinct to teach dance was I thought I was a good teacher. There is a big difference from looking good, being a good dancer and teaching dance. Being a teacher you have to be able to associate and be able to relate to every one who comes to your class. And they could be people with two left feet. And have the creativity to teach them the steps in different ways so they get it.

Who do look up to as your dancing inspirations?
I don’t idolize anyone there are a lot of good dancers out there. But I do want to create an “umph” factor in my dance and teach my students to do so like the Pussy Cat Dolls. And I look up to Shiamak Davar being a good choreographer and for the creativity he has.

What dance training have you done?
I started dancing at the age of seven, and have trained in a variety of classical dance forms in the world, like Odissi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam and global forms like Jazz, Hip Hop and Salsa.

How would you define dance?
Dance is your creativity expressed in movements. It’s all about expressing your self.

If you were granted three wishes what would they be?
If I were granted three wishes they would be one, my children inherit dance from both my husband and me. Two, I open up more franchise dance companies all over the world and do more dance workshops. And lastly, I continue doing what I do, enjoying every aspect of my career while balancing family and work.

What are the requirements to joining Bolly Arobix classes?
No such requirements you can have two left feet even, just come with a notion of enjoying the class and have an interest in dance.

So try out Bolly Arobix! Power Bhangra! Belly Beatz! And coming up soon is Bollywood Zumba, which will have Salsa, Belly dancing, Hip Hop and all those forms in one class. So what are you waiting for? Take to the floor, shake a hip, move your body, tone up and start a fitness routine that will keep you on your toes forever.

NOTE FROM LAVANIA (BOLLYBEATZ INSTRUCTOR)

2009-10-25T23:08:00.000-07:00

I could say I found a new family for myself after joining Bollybeatz. Be it when I'm at a crossroad in terms of career or personal relationship, Nidhi has been more than just my dance guru. She has been my well-wisher and still is. Am grateful for being part of the Bollybeatz family and always look forward to attending my dance classes coz' it gives me happiness in abundance.

My students are not just my students. We have become close friends and if not for this opportunity, I would not have been able to forge such close ties with my new found friends. They continue to support my classes and we have so much fun!

Thanks Nidhi and cheers to Bollybeatz!

NOTE FROM KHAI

2009-10-15T23:31:00.001-07:00

I feel like dancing when i see Madhuri Dixit do her dhak dhak dance or plastic Aishwarya Rai do her own plastic spastic version of Crazy Kiya Re or Maliika Sherawat flaunt her va va voom body during Mayya Mayya. Got the idea why this "malay girl" is so in love with bollywood? When i enrolled myself in Nidhi's class my main goal was to haveMASALA FUN! to meet people, and of course grooving to the latest bollywood songs (and of course gossiping about the bollywood stars).

Nidhi has made such a safe space for all her students to let loose, groove and at the same time lose weight. Hey its not easy to lose weight- but if you're having fun at the same time, it's so easy! You learn the steps, you buy Bollybeatz Volume Cd, you dance, you make mistakes and you don't have to be a born dancer to join BOLLYBEATZLLP!!

I can honestly say my obsession with hindi cinema has grown over time (and its not because of slumdog millionaire), its because Bollybeatz is the new way for me to escape IN A POSITIVE GOOD WAY. JAI HO BOLLYBEATZ !!

xoxo
Khai
[Bollybeatz Assistant
Coordinator Singapore]

NOTE FROM PARVEENA

2009-10-15T23:06:00.000-07:00

"Your classes are very good. I have learnt lots of new steps that I can use anywhere when I'm in a party or club with my friends. More over it’s a totally new concept of dancing as compare to the old one. The moves, the body language and the feel are all different. It’s a very good workout. I sweat a lot and learn a lot from the class. Get to meet other girls and share our views on different things."

Parveena (Singapore)

NOTE FROM SHILPA

2009-10-15T23:05:00.001-07:00

"For the past ten months I have always looked forward to that one day of the week when I attend the bollychoreo class with bollybeatz. Nidhi is a very enthusiastic teacher. Being a dancer myself it was easy for me to pick up the steps but Nidhi's peppy attitude and encouragement makes even students with two left feet dance. The dance routines are fun and at the same time its a great workout. Each choreography has different steps which makes it even more interesting."

Shilpa Sharma (Singapore)

NOTE FROM VAANI

2009-10-15T23:04:00.000-07:00

"I really really miss your classes in India! Wish you didn't have to go.The thing I like most about your classes is the energy that you personally bring to the workout. I have never felt a dull moment during class. Your routines are catchy and challenging. We never felt they were repetitive. You really made a 41year old feel good that I could dance too!.
If there is any chance that you are moving again, PLEASE PLEASE consider coming back to India! "

Vaani Anand (Chennai,India)

NOTE FROM MALLIKA

2009-10-15T22:58:00.000-07:00

"I've taken Nidhi's classes ever since she started them in the US. I wouldn't think of dropping out even when I was pregnant. The energy and enthusiasm in her classes was just great. She not only teaches you, she also motivates you to do better. And if you're not in class, she always asks you where you were when you missed class. In Nidhi, I've not only found a great dance teacher, but also a great friend. Truly miss her classes, and hope she moves back to the US!"

Mallika Thoppay (Campbell, CA)

NOTE FROM MICHELLE

2009-10-07T17:23:00.001-07:00

I am passionate about Bollywood dancing but don't really know if I am now qualified cause some parts of the body(now needs a little alcho boost as u hv witnessed), at my age, dont move like they used to.

I did have a dance background way back in our college days(talking more than 10-15yrs ago here). Won a lot of competitions(english dance-more jive) with my dance partner Hemu Sinha-today a big choreographer in the Hindi cinema though he did not manage to become a big hit like Farah Khan, his dance partner after I left.

Sometimes looking back, I miss the good old dancing days( especially when I start to watch Greece and dirty dancing etc..). The heart starts to then miss a beat and the legs start to shake.

Soonest I started work, which was at a very early age, and then got married, dancing soon dwindled out of my live as I left India too & alongwith all dance connections, and as you know, other responsbilities of mother, wife etc.. come into being and then now our move to Singapore since 4 yrs now, from Dubai.

For the 1st 2 years here, I was battling my way at my new 'housewife' term & adjusting to the realities of Singapore versus Dubai( which really spoils you when used to alot of luxury).

Now, since I have come around it and started to do something for myself, like get back to some aerobics(dance) exercise or some dancing activity when on browsing the internet the 'dance on us studio' popped up & then your site for a new kind of aerobics. Hardly believing I could get back to dancing, I came for a look & see trial class & hooked since then. After 7 classes my body is showing signs of opening up so I guess I can push it with a little more practice and your help ofcourse.

NOTE FROM FARAH

2009-10-07T17:19:00.000-07:00

Bollybeatz has been an enriching experience for me personally...its dance-excercise-socialize all in one! Class time is energising and fun. I have met some wonderful women from all walks of life and sharing time with them has been meaningful - life in Singapore is not mundane anymore! Thanks Nidhi for coming up with this brilliant idea.....wish you all the sucess in the world and may we dance like this for a long long time!!!

Diwali Dhamaka D&D

2009-10-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

BollyBeatz celebrated Diwali in the most glamorous way... glamor with a touch of India. 200 guests arrived with a red carpet photoshoot and were entertained with the best of Bollywood music on the dance floor and a performance by the BollyBeatz choreography students with a dance medley to Devdas songs. The guests enjoyed a big spread of Indian Tandoori food and hot jalebis being served over the counter. It was night of glamor, fun and style......

BOLLYBEATZ DIWALI BASH IS TOMORROW !!!

2009-10-01T00:17:00.000-07:00

A night of Tandoori Indian food, Drinks ,Dance, Bollywood performances and making new friends .JOIN US @ The Ivory Kitchen & Shisha Lounge Bar (we have booked the entire place), Clarke Quay

Dress Code: Glamour with a touch of India
Price: $45 per person if bought before Sept 15th.
Tickets after Sept 15th : $55;
Tickets at the door $65

YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGE 2009

2009-10-01T00:12:00.000-07:00

Congratulations are in order for Nidhi.

For being nominated for the Young Indian Entrepreneur Challenge 2009 for her extraordinary work.

Her page has been viewed by as many as 3515 people, and she already secured 50 votes. We await for the results later. JAI HO !!

ABOUT NIDHI MEHTA

2009-09-25T17:30:00.001-07:00

I am an explorer, a learner... happy go lucky and a destiny believer. I started blogging to share my life's events with all my close and dear ones and also to share all that I am learning in lfe ........

CLASS SCHEDULE IN SINGAPORE

2008-12-05T05:21:00.000-08:00

All classes are held once a week.

Studio address:

Orchard Road Studio

Dance On Us
8 Claymore Hill, Claymore Point, #01-03/04
Singapore 229572
MRT : Orchard Road (studio is 5 min walk from Mrt station)

Siglap

Madndarin Gardens
Exercise room
S5, Siglap Road

Newton Road Wellness Infinity Club
55 Newton Road
#05-02 Revenue House
Singapore 307987

CLASS SCHEDULE IN USA

2008-11-05T04:57:00.000-08:00

Studio address:

Hathaway Ballet Academy

3865, McDermott Road, Suite 140,
Plano, TX - 75025
(Int of Independence and McDermott/
few shops from "SPICE RACK")

Dancers Workshop

190, W. Main Street, Suite 104
Lewisville, TX - 75057

Ballet Academy of Texas 145, Fitness Court,
Coppell, TX - 75019
(Int of Denton Tap and Fitness Ct)