Working on Growth with DM Juniors

by | Nov 1, 2017 | Blog

In 2017, we introduced the growth mindset (and strategies to achieve this) with our junior classes. It became clear to us as teachers, that when we face challenges, receive criticism, or fare poorly compared with others, we can easily fall into insecurity or...

Why Technique? Let’s Get Personal

by | Sep 14, 2017 | Blog

Technique & The 8-Week Term Here at Dance Masala, we’re always trying to improve how we teach, what we teach and offer more to our students. We recently discovered (supplemented by feedback from you, our students) that there was a vital need for more technique in...

2015: A Massive Year of Kicking Goals

by | Sep 4, 2015 | Blog

Recently, I have noticed that it has been a good while since I have updated the blog. Whoops! My only excuse is that 2015 has been a massive year for Dance Masala, and I can barely keep up. Plenty of positive stuff has been going on, but I have had little time to...

A Teary Goodbye

by | Mar 26, 2015 | Blog

After 4 years of amazing performances, gruelling training and many rude jokes; one of the brightest stars of Dance Masala’s Performance Company is moving on. Adam’s final performance with Dance Masala will be at the QUT Bollywood Ball this Saturday. There...

The Dance Masala experience – A Teacher’s Perspective

by | Mar 10, 2015 | Blog

WOW! It’s already been a month! And what a month it has been! Teaching Bollywood Dancing, officially, has been one of the best experiences of my life. Every week has been a new adventure; a new learning curve bringing new meaning to what was once just a hobby. It’s a...

A Guide to Dance Masala, Brisbane

by | Mar 1, 2015 | Blog

So, you’re reading this article. Which means you’re thinking about coming to try Dance Masala. First of all, can we say a big hello and welcome! Dance Masala is more than a  Bollywood dance school, it’s also a real community, filled with friendliness, dedication, and...

Launch Week 2015

by | Feb 16, 2015 | Blog

It’s so awesome to be back in Brisbane teaching after a wonderful vacation, I’ve really missed classes and all the familiar faces! Launch Week was a major success and certainly kept all of us at Dance Masala busy. I’d like to give a big welcome to our wonderful new...

Is Your Armpit White Enough?

by | Jul 18, 2014 | Blog

Recently, I got given a sample of a Kiehl’s cleanser to try, and was excited to try it as I was ready for something new. I invested in using it, and went to buy the full size, I saw that the cleanser was a ‘Clearly Corrective Skin Purifying Cleanser’ and is one part...

The Feel Good Guide: Get the Most out of your Workout!

by | May 1, 2014 | Blog

Now that we’re back for term two, and we have loads of new faces, I thought it would be a good idea to make a handy how-to guide for getting the most out of your Bollywood classes, and exercise in general. Part One is all about water and food. When to eat and...