International Dance Day 2022: Know its theme and why it is celebrated every year on April 29!
Highlights:
- International Dance Day Significance & theme
- Best Choreographers in Bollywood
Every year International Dance Day is celebrated on April 29 to honour the birthday of Jeans- Georges Noverre, who is known as the creator of modern ballet.
Dance has healing powers. Many people take it up as a hobby or even as a passion because it helps in bursting the stress. Dance can help you in numerous ways. It helps in reducing weight and stress. Dance makes you flexible as well.
When we talk about Bollywood, there are many songs that we only remember because of their signature step. Be it Ek Pal Ka Jeena from Kaho na Pyaar to Just chill from Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, these songs are fresh in our memory due to their signature steps. But who taught these iconic steps to the actors? Of course the choreographers. Today, we are celebrating the best female choreographers in Bollywood. They came and conquered the industry. From Saroj Khan to Farah Khan, these women gave us some iconic dance steps.
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Farah Khan
Yes, she is one of the most celebrated choreographers in Bollywood. From Chaiya – Chaiya, It’s the time to disco, Desi Girl to Sheila ki Jawani, she has choreographed some of the most loved Bollywood songs. She has choreographed more than 100 songs in over 80 films.
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Saroj Khan
When we are talking about dance and choreography, is it impossible to forget the legendary Saroj Khan. Saroj Khan, a woman who gave new meaning to dance and expressions. She was known as Masterji by many Bollywood celebs. She started off her career as an assistant choreographer and later she established herself as an independent choreographer and one of the renowned choreographers.
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She was behind graceful moves of Madhuri Dixit Nena and Sridevi. She has choreographed some of the most iconic numbers including Dhak Dhak Karne Laga and Dola Dola from Devdas. She will always be remembered for her incredible contribution to dance.
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Vaibhavi Merchant
Vaibhavi Merchant started off her career as an actor but destiny had other plans for her. She is someone who came, saw and conquered the industry with her talent. She has choreographed many gorgeous divas including Madhuri Dixit, Anushka Sharma, Sonam Kapoor and many more. Her first break as an independent choreographer was Dhol Baje in Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. She has judged many TV shows as well.
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Geeta Kapur
People love to call her Geeta Maa and she is one of the most loved Indian choreographers. She always wanted to be a dancer. She joined Farah Khan’s group at the age of 15 and later she assisted her in films like Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kal Ho Na Ho, Main Hoon Na and Om Shanti Om. Apart from Choreography, she also did modelling in her younger days. Geeta Maa currently judges various shows on the small screen. She enjoys a huge fandom.
This Dance Day – Put on your favourite dance number and dance your heart out. Celebrate the beauty of dance and keep the stress at bay.
