In-depth CourseBeginners

Bollywood Basics — Online

Your joyful first step into Bollywood dance — from your living room.

4.9· 1,240 students· Taught by Mary Vargas
Bollywood Basics — Online

About this course

Bollywood Basics is the course we wish every beginner could start with. Filmed in bright, easy-to-follow lessons, it takes you from “I’ve never danced” to performing a full song, one confident step at a time.

You’ll learn the posture, hand gestures and signature moves that make Bollywood so expressive, then stitch them together into a complete choreography you can dance start to finish. Every lesson is filmed from the front and in mirror view, so you always know exactly where to put your feet.

Because it’s yours for life, you can rewatch, pause and practise whenever it suits you — no schedule, no pressure, just the pure fun of dancing.

What you'll learn

  • Hold correct Bollywood posture and frame
  • Perform the essential steps and hand gestures
  • Dance a full song choreography from memory
  • Warm up and cool down safely on your own
  • Feel the rhythm and expression behind the moves

Course content

  1. 01

    1 · Warm-up & foundations

    Posture, alignment and a dancer’s warm-up you’ll use every session.

  2. 02

    2 · Signature steps

    The core Bollywood footwork and travelling steps, broken down slowly.

  3. 03

    3 · Hands & expression

    Mudras and facial expression that give Bollywood its storytelling.

  4. 04

    4 · Putting it together

    Link steps into short combinations with the music.

  5. 05

    5 · The full choreography

    Learn a complete song, section by section, then dance it through.

Your teacher

Mary Vargas

Mary Vargas

Bollywood & dance-fitness teacher

Mary’s classes are pure energy — Bollywood choreography and cardio that make fitness feel like a celebration.

Frequently asked

Most students complete the 12 lessons in four to six weeks at one or two lessons a week, but there’s no deadline — you keep lifetime access.

A crowd-pleasing Bollywood number chosen so the steps are fun but achievable for beginners. A downloadable practice playlist is included.

No. Every course is built to welcome complete beginners, and lessons are broken down step by step so you can follow at your own pace.

Just comfortable clothes you can move in and a little space to dance. Bare feet or soft dance shoes both work well.

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