Merengue Dance Course
by Lourd Vijay's Dance StudioBangalore, Mumbai, Chennai |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
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Origins:
The Merengue is the national dance of the Dominican Republic, and also to some extent, of Haiti, the neighbor sharing the island.
There are two popular versions of the origin of the Dominican national dance, the Merengue. One story alleges the dance originated with slaves who were chained together and, of necessity, were forced to drag one leg as they cut sugar to the beat of drums. The second story alleges that a great hero was wounded in the leg during one of the many revolutions in the Dominican Republic. A party of villagers welcomed him home with a victory celebration and, out of sympathy, everyone dancing felt obliged to limp and drag one foot.
About the dance:
The merengue dance is a Latin American style of dance, which follows a two-step beat. It is danced by partners
Where you can dance Merengue:
Salsa socials and Salsa festivals usually play merengue music.
Calories Burnt:
A 100lb dancer will burn 264 calories, a 150lb dancer will burn 396 calories, a 175lb dancer will burn 462 calories and a 200lb dancer will burn 528 calories
Fee Structure:
- 1 Class: Rs. 400/- + Service Tax
- 8 Classes: Rs. 2200/- + Service Tax
- 24 Classes: Rs.5950/- + Service Tax
- 1 Month 8 classes: Rs.1,500+ Service Tax(Kids)
- 1 Month (8 - 96 Classes) (Various dance forms): Rs.22,000/- + Service Tax
- 3 Months (240 – 288 Classes) (Various dance forms): Rs.55,000/- + Service Tax
- 6 Months (480 – 576 Classes) (Various dance forms): Rs.99,000/- + Service Tax
- 12 Months (960 – 1152 Classes) (Various dance forms): Rs.1,80,000/- + Service Tax
Please Note:
- 8 classes to be consumed within 1 month of registration.
- 24 classes package to be consumed within 3 months.
- The above fee does not include Yoga class by Bharat Thakur, Aerobics, Pilates & Ninjuitsu.
- Fees once paid cannot be refunded or transferred.
- College Students get 30% discount on Weekday classes
- Enroll As a Couple: 10% discount
- One Registration Fees of Rs.950/- (Complimentary Canvas Jazz Shoes)
Registration fee: Rs. 950 (only for new students)
Complimentary registration Kit Dance Shoes and an I-card with hoardes of benefits.
| Classroom - Regular | ||||
| When | Duration | Where | Remarks | Price |
| Not Specified |
24 Days |
All Venues | Not Specified |
INR 5,950 Per Course (Taxes As Applicable) |
| Price Notes: Registration fee: Rs. 950 (only for new students) | ||||
Bangalore, Indira Nagar (Center):- DANCE LAB 186, No.186,9th cross,1st Stage, Near Metro Station, Opp Anand Bhavan Hotel Indira Nagar, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Bangalore, Malleshwaram (Center):- Vesoma, Cross 29th, 11th main, Opp Cluny Convent Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560003, Karnataka, India
Bangalore, JP Nagar (Center):- VO2 Gym, Sir Krishna Plaza, 3rd Floor, J.P Nagar 7th Phase JP Nagar, Bangalore - 560078, Karnataka, India
Bangalore, White Field (Center):- Ommi Fitness Factory, No.2, ITPL-Graphite India main road White Field, Bangalore - 560048, Karnataka, India
Bangalore, Frazer Town (Center):- PVR Studio, Coles Road, above ICICI Bank, Frazer Town, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Bangalore, Electronic City (Center):- Artwist, Next to Wipro Gate 16, Electronic City, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Mumbai, Santacruz West (Center):- Flat No 16, 1st floor, Sailesh Apartments, Linking Road, Santacruz West, Mumbai - 400054, Maharashtra, India
Chennai, Nungambakkam (Center):- 99F Fitness Studio, No.33/1 Rutland towers, Near Apollo Hospital, Mohammed Sahib Street, Khader Nawaz Khan Road Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, Oggiampettai (Center):- Cafe Escapade, #361 Shakthi Garden Road, Okiyampettai Oggiampettai, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, T Nagar (Center):- Candy Club, The Sakithyan Hotel, Venkatnarayana Road, Opp. Thirupathi Temple T Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, Kodambakkam (Center):- STAR ROCK, The Spring Hotel New No: 11, Kodambakkam High Road Kodambakkam, Chennai - 600034, Tamil Nadu, India
Chennai, Harrington Road (Center):- Salzburg Square, Harrington Road, Chennai - 600031, Tamil Nadu, India
Lourd Vijay's Dance Studio
An Institution
LVDS has graduated from being a dance school to an institution that promotes all kinds of talent through its International Dance festivals, arts festivals and Dance Championships, hosted across the country such as the India International Salsa Congress, Goa Salsa Festival, the All India Salsa Championship, All India Solo Salsa Championship, the Chennai Open, etc. LVDS’s doors are open for anyone with dance in their soul. Be it students or teachers.
Inspired by dance
Dance has proved to be the universal language of love, peace and harmony. Dance is a strong yet fun medium to unfold creativity, boost confidence, enhance social skills, productivity, build team spirit, trust, and more. It has proved to be the best form of expression, stress release, fitness and therapy. At LVDS we believe that deep down, everyone wants to dance – like there's no tomorrow. We’re here to help you unleash that desire.
Inception
LVDS was started in 1997 by Lourd Vijay. Over the course of 11 years, he honed and perfected his art in the professional arena. Channelling the experience and spirit of his own career as well as that of a passionate team of vibrant and highly skilled youngsters through this studio.
Pioneering Indian-western Dance
Lourd Vijay revolutionized Indian-western dance over and over again in India - most notably, by introducing Salsa in 1997. Closely associated with the Indian Society for Performers and Teachers of Dance and the Karnataka Dancesport Association, Lourd Vijay's Dance Studio not only trains you in dance but also inculcates self-confidence, social skills, fitness and fun!
Popularising Dance & Producing Champions
From having introduced Salsa to India in 1997, to having produced the country’s best social dancer’s, performers, dance Champions and to the best of instructors. LVDS has come a long way in not only carving a niche for it self but has also changed the course of dance history by creating a dance revolution in India.
LVDS has focused on popularising various forms of dance. Using workshops as an innovative tool, LVDS has introduced Bangalore, Mysore, Hyderabad, Cochin, Delhi, Colombo and other metros to the exciting dance forms of Salsa, Merengue, Cha-cha, Jive Rumba and the Tango. Our dance performances and workshops are a class apart - due to the unique style and innovation we bring to each venture. In fact, this style is now seen as our trademark, prompting a huge wave of requests for performances and workshops from the LVDS troupe.
A Guinness World Record Holder
To its list of accolades and achievements LVDS has a Guinness world Record to its credit and also being assigned the job of “Ambassador of the Hong Kong Salsa Festival and the Head judge of the Asia Pacific Salsa Open Championship. The Director of LVDS has also been invited as the VIP guest of the Colombia Salsa Festival and also to judge the Championships in Colombia.
