Do it like Hema and Hrithik

Do it like Hema and Hrithik

Dance shows Jhalak Dikhla Ja and Nach Baliye II will soon hit TV screens, but why just watch?Your Life takes you through 6 dance forms our celebrities swear by, and helps you pick the one that will suit your style and boost your health

By Anjana Vaswani anjana.vaswani@mid-day.com

Who? Hrithik Roshan
What? Jazz
Why? Jazz teaches you to express yourself through the body, which, in turn, is therapeutic for the mind. Students also get a better understanding of their inner selves. The expressive nature of dance and movement, helps you to delve into and confront emotions and memories, while improving communication skills, and encouraging spiritual development.
This dance form offers relief from tension and stress. Muscle ache is often caused by stress since the body tends to "store" stress in areas such as the neck and shoulders. By exercising and hence strengthening these muscles, the body develops a higher level of resistance to stress. The end result is reduced anxiety levels and more positive energy. It also has the added advantage of high-impact aerobic exercise, which aids overall muscle toning, weight loss and keeps the mind healthy by generating the release of endorphins and adrenaline.

Where? Shiamak Davar's dance institute, Tardeo Road, Opera House. Call: 23537930Pulse Studio, Santacruz (W), opposite Standard Chartered Bank. Call: 9820766962/9819835500

Who?Shveta Salve What?Jive
Why? An hour of vigorous Jive burns about 400 calories, and tones calf, thigh and buttock muscles. It also improves flexibility, co-ordination, balance and posture. By fortifying muscles in the body, Jive reduces back pain and curbs muscle loss and bone degeneration, which occurs with age. While the activity intrinsic to this dance form is aerobic in nature, routines may be varied and modified according to your fitness level and state of mind. This prevents the overuse, and hence, wear and tear of muscles. Since the dance form is not monotonous, you will be more likely to enjoy it for a longer period of time. Students gain a better sense of control and balance, as well as higher confidence levels. Preliminary stretching exercises boost flexibility, while the dance routine promotes cardiovascular health and increases stamina.
Where? Dancing Sensational at Andheri (E). Call: 9820970074Sandeep Soparrkar's dance class, Cuffe Parade; Kemp's Corner; Bandra; Santacruz; Andheri. Call: 9819361074