Bollywood Dance Fitness is a 50 minute vibrant workout inspired by the colourful world of Bollywood. The class features easy-to-follow dance routines that naturally build cardio fitness, along with simple strength-building movements to help participants feel fit and fantastic.

With upbeat Indian music and supportive guidance throughout, it offers an enjoyable and uplifting experience. No dance experience is required — just a love of music and movement.

Taught by Sri Shastri and Justine Holmes, in association with the Canterbury Indian Women Group Trust

Explore Bollywood Dance Fitness in Christchurch

Bollywood Dance Fitness is a vibrant 50-minute workout inspired by the colourful world of Bollywood. Combining easy-to-follow dance routines with simple strength-building movements, this class offers a fun and uplifting way to improve fitness, coordination and movement confidence.

Set to upbeat Indian music, Bollywood Dance Fitness brings together the energy of Bollywood dance with accessible fitness movements. The routines are designed to be easy to follow, making the class a welcoming option whether you’re completely new to dance or simply looking for a fun alternative to a traditional fitness class.

What to expect

Classes combine Bollywood-inspired dance routines with movements that naturally build cardio fitness and simple exercises that support strength and overall physical fitness.

You’ll learn easy-to-follow choreography while moving to energetic Indian music, with supportive guidance throughout the class. The focus is on enjoying the music, getting moving and building fitness in an encouraging environment.

You don’t need any previous dance experience to take part. Movements and routines are introduced in an accessible way, allowing you to follow along and work at a pace that feels right for you.

Dance, music and fitness

Bollywood Dance Fitness brings together the joy of Bollywood music and dance with the benefits of physical activity. The upbeat music and energetic movement create an enjoyable way to get your heart rate up while learning fun dance routines.

For anyone who enjoys music, dance or group fitness, this class offers a chance to move, exercise and have fun in a supportive community environment.

Who is this Bollywood dance class for?

This class is recommended for ages 14+ and is suitable for people who want to explore Bollywood dance while improving their fitness.

No dance experience is required, so you can join even if you’ve never taken a Bollywood dance class before. All you need is a love of music and movement.

Participants aged 60+ are encouraged to have a basic level of cardio fitness before taking part.

Bollywood Dance Fitness can be a great way to develop cardio fitness, strength, coordination and movement confidence while enjoying the energy of Bollywood music.

Bollywood Dance Fitness in Ōtautahi Christchurch

MOVE offers dance, circus and movement classes at Parakiore Recreation and Sports Centre in Christchurch. Our programme includes opportunities to explore different dance styles, movement practices and cultural traditions in a welcoming community environment.

If you’re searching for Bollywood dance classes in Christchurch, Bollywood fitness, Bollywood dance fitness, Indian dance classes or fun dance-based fitness classes in Christchurch, Bollywood Dance Fitness at MOVE offers an energetic and accessible way to get moving.

This class is taught by Sri Shastri and Justine Holmes, in association with the Canterbury Indian Women Group Trust.

What to wear: comfortable clothing that allows you to move freely and suitable footwear for dancing and exercise.

Requirements:

Recommended for ages 14+. Participants aged 60+ are encouraged to have a basic level of cardio fitness. 

Timing and location:

Term 3: Mondays @ 7:00-8:00pm

Term 4 (from October 12): Mondays @ 7:00-8:00pm

Movement Studio 1,

Level 2, Parakiore

Price:

$15 (on-line booking, MOVE concession card or payment on the day)

Your tutor

Justine Holmes, Sri Shastri

Music, dance, and exercise are Justine’s happy place, and she loves inspiring others to move and discover the benefits for body and mind. In her thirties she realised the power of exercise, and at 44 she became a Zumba instructor—never looking back! Justine now teaches a variety of classes including Zumba, Zumba Gold, Seated Zumba Gold, Senior Strength & Balance, Aqua, Bollywood, and RGM Brain Training. Her classes are welcoming, social, and fun, bringing people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together to move, connect, and enjoy the joy of movement.

Sri is a Bollywood dance fitness instructor with over five years of teaching experience in New Zealand. Trained in Indian classical dance in India, she performed in numerous shows and presentations before moving overseas for higher education. While Sri holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics and can often be found in a lab coat by day, her true passion is dance. She brings energy, joy, and cultural richness to her classes, creating an inclusive, fun space where students of all abilities can move, connect, and experience the vibrant world of Bollywood dance.

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