#RepresentationMatters because it changes what you believe is possible. Our goal has always been to make sure our students never have to shrink themselves to fit in — but instead, expand to take up space. Thank you @diwalidancefest for giving us an opportunity to do just that at @waltdisneyworld 🤍
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A little history lesson from our Founder @devikadhawan1 for those who just joined our community 🥰 Welcome to our dance fam ya'll!
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Looking for a fun, movement-filled weekend plan in the 🩷 of #LosAngeles ? Join us at Gloria Molina Grand Park for our next Wellness Wild Card class! #Bollywood Dance! 🌟💃🕺🌳
Led by Devika Dhawan of @dfdacademy , this session blends the vibrant culture of 🎶🤗 Bollywood with modern hip-hop influences. No experience needed 👀 this is a space for the community to come together, learn something new, and share the joy of movement.
Bring your friends, family, and neighbors!
🗓️ Sunday, May 31 | 11 AM - 12 PM
🌿 All levels, all ages, all welcome
🎟️ FREE rsvp (link in bio)
Although Bollywood tends to be a mixture of styles, each move has elements of execution that need to be taught at the most basic level.
Without clear definitions and accountablity, training is incomplete.
💡Here's another pop quiz: Which of the following is an important part of dance class?
For many, it’s our mothers who first inspire our self-expression and identity.
From the way they dress, to the way they express, to how they encourage us in all the big and small ways.
We’re grateful to be even a small part of that journey through our community at DFD.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms at DFD and beyond 🩷
Being able to control your body is the strongest skillset a dancer can have, but what does that even mean?
Control is about knowing where your stopping point is. As teachers, it's up to us to define that.
💡 Here's a pop quiz: When do you need to have the most control?
Dancers can’t just learn how to move; they need to understand how to think.
Some dancers lead with logic (counting, overanalyzing, trying to get every detail “right.”)
Others lead with feeling (performing naturally, but sometimes lacking precision.)
🔑 Great dancers can balance both. They just have to first recognize where they are.
Which one are you? 👀
What an unforgettable season. From Disney to SAS to Vegas we had a packed season full of memories.
We're so lucky to have a team of individuals who not only take pride in their work but know how to stay true to themselves while welcoming others. It's what makes our team truly a family and we love each and every one of them for it 🤍
