On Wednesday, February 14, the Athens International Airport will welcome passengers and visitors with… Bollywood rhythms! 

 

An explosion of sounds, colours and dance moves with Indian elements, by the 1st Bollywood Dance Academy Greece, will be the Day’s special surprise: an impressive group of the Academy dancers, dressed in the typical Bollywood costumes, will offer a spectacular show presenting both traditional and contemporary elements of the Indian culture. Through this performance, the audience will have the chance to explore the beauty of Bollywood dance, which is cheerful and groovy, but can also be nostalgic and erotic; yet, at all times, Bollywood conveys its positive energy.

 

 

Wednesday, February 14 | 12:00 – 13:30 | Departures Level, free access area

 

 

1st Bollywood Dance Academy Greece 

The 1st Bollywood Dance Academy Greece was founded in 2013 by the internationally acclaimed dancer and teacher Mrs. Anna Dimitratou. The main goal of the Academy is to spread and expand the Indian culture and the real Bollywood dance in Greece. For this cause the Academy collaborates with the best master teachers from Greece and abroad and participates in a variety of festivals and special events.

 

About Bollywood

The name "Bollywood" is a portmanteau derived from Bombay and Hollywood, referring to the Indian commercial cinema. Bollywood dance is a mix of traditional Indian dances, such as Kathak, Bharata Natyam and Odissi, combining elements of traditional eastern dances with salsa, flamenco, jazz, hip-hop, modern dance and musical. It's a rather energetic dance, full of positive energy, with theatrical and storytelling elements.