Entertainment
Arizona dance group brings Bollywood to the Valley and beyond
Founder Kaveri Madhu started the group after moving to Arizona in 2020 and missing the camaraderie with the dancers.
PHOENIX KDC Performing Arts is a growing Indian cinematic dance group.
Founder Kaveri Madhu started the group after moving to Arizona in 2020 and missing the camaraderie.
As a dancer, I missed this community. So, I just wanted to start a little group of dancers,” she said.
This small group of a few dancers has transformed into a large family of more than 150 people. Some dancers like Arya Ashok have been part of the group for years.
“I joined KDC Dance School when we were literally dancing in a living room,” Ashok said.
The group recently performed at the Mesa Arts Center, reaching people of all ages. They have dancers from elementary school and up. And Madhu knows there are even more people they could reach.
“Today Arizona has grown a lot. We have so many dance groups doing great shows,” Madhu said.
According to the 2020 Census, approximately 4.9% of Arizona's population identifies as Asian or mixed, which translates to more than 350,000 Arizonans.
We also see the impact of community in schools. In fall 2024, Arizona State University will begin offering more courses focused on South Asia, including the religions of India, the nation of Bollywood, and the dances of India, of which there are many. Madhu said there are around 100 different styles of Indian dances.
The dances are as diverse as the country. India is made up of 28 states, 8 union territories and over 120 spoken languages.
“When you talk about dance, Indian cinematic dance, all these different states come together,” Madhu proclaimed.
Hindi cinema is known around the world as Bollywood, but the Indian film industry as a whole is also making waves. In 2023, the Telugu language song “Naatu Naatu” from the hit film RRR won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards. It was the first Indian song to win this honor in history.
As for the most popular Indian actor, dancers agree on this answer: Shah Rukh Khan, known around the world as a major box office figure.
The group has helped dancers like Shruti Sharma keep India close to their hearts. “It filled the void and then some. It gave us a great platform that we wanted… You know, to showcase our moves.”
KDC Performing Arts has three different locations and Madhu has announced plans to open more, and soon expand to the West Valley.
Find more information here: https://www.facebook.com/p/KDC-School-of-Bollywood-100052209711689/
>> Download the 12News app for the latest local news straight to your phone.
12News on YouTube
Keep up to date with the latest news and stories on the YouTube channel 12News. Subscribe today.
|
Sources 2/ https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/arizona-dance-group-bollywood-kdc-performing-arts/75-ee56ea08-d3c6-44a5-a996-73dfb03308c7 The mention sources can contact us to remove/changing this article |
What Are The Main Benefits Of Comparing Car Insurance Quotes Online
LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / June 24, 2020, / Compare-autoinsurance.Org has launched a new blog post that presents the main benefits of comparing multiple car insurance quotes. For more info and free online quotes, please visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/the-advantages-of-comparing-prices-with-car-insurance-quotes-online/ The modern society has numerous technological advantages. One important advantage is the speed at which information is sent and received. With the help of the internet, the shopping habits of many persons have drastically changed. The car insurance industry hasn't remained untouched by these changes. On the internet, drivers can compare insurance prices and find out which sellers have the best offers. View photos The advantages of comparing online car insurance quotes are the following: Online quotes can be obtained from anywhere and at any time. Unlike physical insurance agencies, websites don't have a specific schedule and they are available at any time. Drivers that have busy working schedules, can compare quotes from anywhere and at any time, even at midnight. Multiple choices. Almost all insurance providers, no matter if they are well-known brands or just local insurers, have an online presence. Online quotes will allow policyholders the chance to discover multiple insurance companies and check their prices. Drivers are no longer required to get quotes from just a few known insurance companies. Also, local and regional insurers can provide lower insurance rates for the same services. Accurate insurance estimates. Online quotes can only be accurate if the customers provide accurate and real info about their car models and driving history. Lying about past driving incidents can make the price estimates to be lower, but when dealing with an insurance company lying to them is useless. Usually, insurance companies will do research about a potential customer before granting him coverage. Online quotes can be sorted easily. Although drivers are recommended to not choose a policy just based on its price, drivers can easily sort quotes by insurance price. Using brokerage websites will allow drivers to get quotes from multiple insurers, thus making the comparison faster and easier. For additional info, money-saving tips, and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ Compare-autoinsurance.Org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc. "Online quotes can easily help drivers obtain better car insurance deals. All they have to do is to complete an online form with accurate and real info, then compare prices", said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company. CONTACT: Company Name: Internet Marketing CompanyPerson for contact Name: Gurgu CPhone Number: (818) 359-3898Email: [email protected]: https://compare-autoinsurance.Org/ SOURCE: Compare-autoinsurance.Org View source version on accesswire.Com:https://www.Accesswire.Com/595055/What-Are-The-Main-Benefits-Of-Comparing-Car-Insurance-Quotes-Online View photos
to request, modification Contact us at Here or [email protected]
 |
 |
 |
