Learn simple Bollywood dance moves and create a short routine to lively songs, exploring rhythm, coordination, and expressive movement with friends.


Step-by-step guide to Groove to Some Bollywood Music
Step 1
Clear an open space so you have room to move and make sure the floor is safe.
Step 2
Put on comfortable clothes that let you move freely.
Step 3
Pick two lively Bollywood songs to dance to and have them ready to play.
Step 4
Stand in front of the mirror and warm up by marching in place and rolling your shoulders for two minutes.
Step 5
Practice the step-tap with a shoulder shimmy: step forward with your right foot then tap the left next to it while shimmying your shoulders and repeat eight times then switch feet.
Step 6
Practice a graceful arm wave: lift your right arm up then sweep it across with a soft wrist flick and repeat six times on each side.
Step 7
Practice hip circles by placing your hands on your hips and making big circles clockwise six times then counterclockwise six times.
Step 8
Practice a fun clap-and-snap move: clap above your head then snap by your ear and repeat six times while smiling.
Step 9
Choose an order for the four moves and combine them slowly into a short sequence, practicing the full sequence three times.
Step 10
Add expression by using big smiles eye movements and playful faces as you repeat the sequence three more times.
Step 11
Try the routine with a friend or two and practice counting together to keep the rhythm.
Step 12
Put on a colorful scarf as a prop and perform your full routine to one of your songs with energy.
Step 13
Practice your routine a final time and make any small changes to the order or moves until you like it.
Step 14
Share a photo or description of your finished Bollywood dance routine on DIY.org
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

Help!?
What can we use instead of a full-length mirror or a colorful scarf if we don't have them?
If you don't have a full-length mirror or a colorful scarf, prop up a phone or tablet as a mirror for the warm-up and practice steps like the step-tap and arm wave, and use a bright T-shirt, lightweight towel, or ribbon as a substitute scarf for the final performance.
What should we do if we keep losing the beat or can't coordinate the shoulder shimmy with the step-tap?
If you lose the beat or can't coordinate the shoulder shimmy with the step-tap, slow the music, count aloud during the 'combine them slowly into a short sequence' step, and practice stepping first before adding the shimmy once the rhythm is steady.
How can we adapt the routine for younger children or older kids and teens?
For younger children, shorten the warm-up to one minute, cut repetitions (for example four step-taps and three arm waves) and make movements smaller or seated, while older kids and teens can increase repetitions, speed up to song tempo, and add extra facial expression and partner counts when they 'try the routine with a friend or two.'
How can we extend or personalize the dance beyond the basic steps?
To extend and personalize the routine, choreograph unique transitions between the step-tap, arm wave, hip circles, and clap-and-snap, add costume pieces like bangles or a sequined scarf, film the performance with a phone to share on DIY.org, or create mirrored group formations when practicing with friends.
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Facts about Bollywood dance for kids
💃 Bollywood dance blends Indian classical moves (like Kathak), folk styles (like Bhangra), and modern Western steps for a colorful mix.
🎬 Bollywood is the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai and is one of the world's biggest centers of film production.
🎶 Catchy chorus beats and repeated hooks in Bollywood songs make short routines easy and fun to learn.
🕺 Famous choreographers like Saroj Khan and Farah Khan created iconic steps that generations of fans copy.
👯♀️ Big group numbers and synchronized formations are a hallmark of Bollywood, so dancing with friends is super common.


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