Wednesday 3 February 2016

Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni: On the News and Student's Speak




Our Comperes For our show at Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - Belly dancing with the students and performers wearing Belly Dancing Belts - Mumbai' first belly dance class [ since 2005 ] and Mumbai's 1st Belly Dance Event.





Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni on TV9 news.

 TV9 News Channel visited us when we were organizing and preparing towards our belly dance show - Hip-nosis Mumbai which was the 1st belly dance show to happen in Mumbai with 200 belly dance artists sharing one stage. Belly dance Institute Mumbai is the first ever belly dance class in Mumbai since 2005 created by Ritambhara Sahni. Belly dance classes in Mumbai were not available until the year 2005.  This belly dance class in Mumbai has been going strong ever since.

Our belly dance show has always been a memorable event with a large audience, a round of celebrities, so many females just belly dancing and the lights , costumes and stage are so amazing. Different happy colors you get to see the belly dance artists wear in their belly dance costumes and belly dance belts in Mumbai's biggest belly dance stage show. The belly Dance belts and Belly Dance Costumes add so much color, shine and glamour to the belly dance artist and the stage. In this video below you get a glimpse of our comperes in the show trying to wear the students belly dance belts and try belly dancing with it. Our comperes for one of our shows were - Parzan Dastur [ the small sardarji kid from Kuch Kuch hota hai fame who has now grown into a handsome man ] - wow it was so sporting and amazing of him to belly dance with the belly dance belt. The other compere with him was Yash Muthian. Click below to watch the video where they belly dance with our students on stage wearing the belly dance belts.


Our Comperes For our show at Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - Belly dancing with the students and performers wearing Belly Dancing Belts - Mumbai' first belly dance class [ since 2005 ] and Mumbai's 1st Belly Dance Event.

Reviews / Testimonials by our students about our belly dance class in Mumbai - Belly Dance Institute Mumbai and our show Hip-nosis Mumbai - Our Belly Dance show showcasing the talent of our students.


A review / testimonial by our student and performer at our belly dance show- Hip-nosis Mumbai - Tehrat Irani---
Fans of belly dance and tribal fusion belly dance were treated to a wonderful mÉlange of both of these dance forms when choreographer and  belly dancer Ritambhara sahni mam presented examples of her choreography at her belly dance class in Mumbai - Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni this past year each week. The compilation of her works, entitled “Belly Dance To Bliss,” had amazing choreographies which would actually bring you to a state of bliss. Each piece of choreography was a magical experience when belly dancing to it with my belly dance belt. The belly dance choreography was so amazing and was used in our show Hip-nosis Mumbai. It felt great to belly dance together with so many females sharing one stage at our belly dance show by Belly dance Institute Mumbai - Hip-nosis Mumbai. The chimes of so many belly dance belts creates that Godly magic when so many strong females come together to belly dance on one stage. The costumes and attire on each and every female simply looked so Godess like and when they shimmied together with their belly dance belts on the Mumbai stage , it was an experience to remember. Ritambhara Sahni mam has been teaching belly dance and choreography at her institute Ritambhara Sahni's Belly Dance Institute Mumbai since 2005, and has also done belly dance workshops which were not so much popularised since 2001 when she use to sucessfully run her institute Ritambhara Sahni's Institute For the Performing arts. This year once again the institute is teaching a belly dance and tribal fusion belly dance and helping the students gear up for their show Hip-nosis Mumbai - Go Solo.Yes this time its just a solo performance and im so excited. I have my belly dance belt on just all the time at home and i cant stop belly dancing and practicing my piece of choreography to perform. I love the stage and just cant wait to wear my costume and belly dance belt and perform on stage.

Another Review / Testimonial from our belly dance student and performer at our belly dance class in Mumbai. - Sameena Dixit

The showcase at the Hip-nosis Mumbai by Belly dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahani, for “Belly Dance,” exhibited 12 beautifully choreographed belly dance sequences by Ritambhara Sahani mam. Each choreography drawing to different degrees on her strong background in both belly dance and tribal fusion belly dance. The first choreography - 'belly dance to bliss' set to a trans beats of Arabic belly dance music, was a fluid, energetic mix of belly dance and drum solo belly dance techniques, with a significant amount of creative belly dance floorwork. The piece showed off the amazing strength and flexibility of the belly dancers, who clearly seemed to be enjoying themselves shimming away to glory in their beautiful Belly Dance belts at Mumbai's 1st ever belly dance show. The Belly Dance Belts added a new and young life to the choregraphy along with the belly dance costumes.The second piece of belly dance choreography by Ritambhara Sahni, ''Belly dancing angels'',” was definitely one of the highlights of the show. The work is strongly modern in terms of progressive belly dance and consisted of small storie of five strong females - one of them being me - it was actually my story as well which Ritambhara Sahni mam put so well into her belly dance choregraphy and used the jingles of the belly dance belt so aptly on stage to every beat . Ritambhara Sahni mam is great artistic director i must say and being a photo journalist , i only look at her in the most artistic ways. 'Belly Dance Angels' is an inspiring piece of modern belly dance that illustrates Ritambhara Sahni's talent immensely as a choreographer i must say in translating seemingly static forms into ones with belly dance energy and purpose. The first four belly dance sequences were  set to new age belly dance  music, focus on the women’s preparations for the events. They emphasize contained strength and power, with the belly dancers moving slowly, crisply, and deliberately. Belly Dance Belts , Veils, and Finger Cymbals are used as props to emphasize the belly dance art forms and shapes assumed by the women as they prepared for the evening at belly dance institute Mumbai.


For Your Information -
Belly Dance Institute Mumbai has its centers currently at Colaba, Bandra , Khar and Andheri  in Mumbai and teaches upto 20 levels from the beginner's to the advanced and professional levels and courses. One can aspire to be a professional belly dance artist, a choreographer or even a belly dance instructor and we also help you to start you own belly dance class in Mumbai or anywhere in the world.

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Loved how these boys wore the belly dance belts at  Mumbai's 1st belly dance event. and belly danced the evening away and wanted to take the belly dance belt home.


To know more about Belly Dance Institute Mumbai and Ritambhara Sahni - Click on the following Links :






Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni on Twitter

Belly Dance Institute Mumbai By Ritambhara Sahni - IN THE PRESS

Bombay Times- Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni - Belly Dance Your Way to a Flat Stomach by Ritambhara Sahni

Times Of India - idiva - Ritambhara Sahni - her article on Dance and its Health Benefits

Bombay Times - Ritambhara Sahni of Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - her article on Dance workouts that keep you Party Fit.

Ritambhara Sahni of Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - Her article in the Harmony Magazine article

Hindustan Times Article of Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni and Ritambhara Sahni

DNA News Article - Ritambhara Sahni of Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni - ARTICLE

Bombay times - Ritambhara Sahni of Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - her article on belly dance awareness

Mumbai mirror - Ritambhara Sahni - Belly Dance Institute Mumbai article.

Afternoon news paper - Ritambhara Sahni's Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - article

Bombay Times - Belly Dance Institute Mumbai By Ritambhara Sahni article on Belly Dance and Dandiya Fusion

Bombay Times - Times Of India - Ritambhara Sahni of Belly Dance Institute Mumbai - her article on Belly Dance and Sh'bam fitness

About Ritambhara Sahni and here articles

Ritambhara Sahni - All About her story with Dance and Belly Dance

Ritambhara Sahni - how she made Belly Dance - her childhood dream into a Reality

Ritambhara Sahni - her battle to change the viewpoint of Belly Dance

Ritambhara Sahni talks About Women Empowernment and Belly Dance

Review - Real Life Review - Ritambhara Sahni - her Student on Belly Dance and her Broken Engagement

Review - Real life Review of Ritambhara Sahni - her student on Belly Dance and her Failed Love Story

20 reasons to belly dance by Ritambhara Sahni

7 MUSTS for an Aspiring Belly Dance Performing Artist by Ritambhara Sahni.

Ritambhara Sahni - Her Interview in Local Turn On App

Ritambhara Sahni - her article in the Near fox app




Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni: Student's Speak: The institute has been a magical experience for me. I feel Ritambhara has created magic in my body. Today I feel more confident and mo...

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belly dance belts on these boys and them belly dancing was just amazing...A belly dance belt makes you connect with the belly dance

4 comments:

  1. RITAMBHARA SAHNI`S BELLY DANCE INSTITUTE MUMBAI is a place for every women who WORSHIPS dancing. This kind of dance form was somewhere hidden In today`s world, and as now people are being aware of it , I FEEL IF YOU DON`T KNOW BELLY DANCING YOU ARE INCOMPLETE AS A WOMEN. This is the best form of dancing and specially when you are under the guidance of RITAMBHARA SAHNI WHO I WORSHIP AND IS OUR GURU IN THIS DANCING WORLD, your life is made as all your DREAMS TO BE A BELLY DANCER COME TRUE. I REALLY WANT TO THANK MY TEACHER RITAMBHARA SAHNI FOR THIS.

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  2. I joined Ritambharas belly dance institute with no prior dance experience and as stiff as a post. The first few days were a huge struggle and I began to feel this was a crazy idea. Not everybody can paint on instinct like I do and so maybe I cant dance like they do. Well so I thought. Ritambhara can make anyone dance and flex the stiffest muscle. With a gregarious personality and a genuinely happy person, her classes are alot of fun. An incredibly graceful danseuse with alot of experience up her sleeve I am always so grateful I began dancing under her expertise. She has a great way of explaining every step and will tell it to you in a way that will not make you forget easily. A fantastic teacher and an incredible person I`m glad I got to know her and be a part of this institute

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  3. My mum enrolled me at Ritambhara Sahni's Belly Dance Institute Mumbai at the age of 12. Not just to learn about dance but to build confidence. I have fallen in love with dance since then and my dance family - Ritambhara Sahni's Institute. In the past 9 years I have progressed from that beginner class to the competitive team and I have been given the opportunity to assist along side the instructors and work with the younger dancers. The balance of fun and discipline is just right i would say here in my review at this belly dance class in Mumbai.The wonderful team of instructors under the mentorship of Ritambhara Sahani really care about the students while helping them reach their potential in a fun loving way. Also in my testimonial here i would like to say that Belly dance at belly dance institute Mumbai has allowed me to experience success as a belly dancer but also learn that hard work is necessary to gain success. I have watched my sister and her many dance friends over the years at Ritambhara Sahni's belly dance classes in Mumbai. They have not only become amazing belly dancers but responsible, caring and confident young individuals. Also i so love and worship my belly dance belt that Ritambhara Sahni mam and her team of instructors help me choose.Belly dance belts are so amazing to belly dance with. So in my testimonial here i would like to thank everyone at Belly Dance Institute Mumbai for all you do. Looking forward to a lifetime of dance and belly dance with all of you at the best belly dance class in Mumbai - Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni" I have also learnt and realized that belly dance can also be therapy. Some days I may only want to belly dance non stop, but by the end of a session at Ritambhara Sahni's belly dance classes in Mumbai, I’ve forgotten the worries of the day and have learned and gained something new. Have attented belly dance sessions at all her centers- be it Colaba, Bandra , Khar or Andheri, the feeling is awesome. The instructors who who teach are grounded, thoughtful, considerate and so very forgiving of whatever worries we students might bring. Their patience inspires me, their intensity encourages me, and their laughter uplifts me in ways I never anticipated when I first walked through that door at belly dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni when i was 12 years old.

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  4. It was great to read this and i am always so happy to read all your posts - Ritambhara mam. I have to say that Ritambhara Sahni's belly dance classes in Mumbai make me really happy and so do you - Ritambhara Mam. Having read a few reviews and testimonials here of the students , i do feel like sharing my review or testimonial here as well in the form of all that i have experienced and i feel this is a great opportunity here to do so as I’m sure you would definitely read this and so many others. When I walked into Belly Dance Institute Mumbai I was like a creatively-crippled bird...and from the moment class begun, Ritambhara Sahni guided and inspired me through each step, there is truly so much more that really occurs....I was supported to open my wings! And now I feel as if I am flying again...I use to dance avidly in the past and after years of injury and other dedication, I have returned to my first love....dancing and expressing through movement. The entire environment and classmates fill my heart with joy...I feel we at Belly Dance Institute Mumbai by Ritambhara Sahni celebrate LIFE and the choice to 'move' through many things...and this movement is healing...and has become a peaceful centering of my soul. Besides the 'dance' and amazing friendships & company, the costuming, discipline, and education of dance has also fueled new creative avenues! I am extremely grateful to Ritambhara Sahni's belly dance institute Mumbai. Also we all batch mates are so crazy about our belly dancing belts as well and we are just happy to have discovered belly dance belts. Wearing a belly dance belt to belly dance is such a wonderful feeling of fulfillment with the dance art. In my opinion belly dancing with a belly dancing belt gives me a feeling of fulfillment and accomplishment. Ritambhara Sahani mam allows all her students to attend at all her centers to perfect ourselves better, be it Colaba, Bandra , Khar or Andheri. It is hard to explain just what it feels like to have danced for a long time and to have such a safe place to "land." I have landed in all kinds of places over the years and danced with many wonderful people. I feel very lucky for having a place that feels so welcoming and where ideas can be freely expressed and danced just as Ritambhara's belly dance classes in Mumbai. ! I feel that the dance itself is a healing gift and I do appreciate that. I think that the climate that Ritambhara Sahni provides for the students who come is nurturing and encouraging. I really enjoy having at this belly dance class in Mumbai to "be." I will continue to dance and enjoy with Ritambhara Sahni's institute as long as I can.

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