This is my 3rd year of participating in Kahaani, and each year, I have realized that I have learned more dance styles and forms. Although I am aware of my strengths in Indian dance styles including traditional dance styles which I developed last year, this year, I have the opportunity to develop my skills in contemporary dance styles. Contemporary dance moves can be quite difficult as they require quick changes in emotions that are shown through dance. While I am normally used to energetic dance styles, practicing more contemporary dance styles has been a challenge in terms of the amount of energy and emotion that needs to be shown. In some areas, energy needs to be toned down to show the delicate aspects of the dance, and in some areas, lots of energy is required to show the enthusiastic aspects of the dance. While I was able to easily grasp the dance moves, the portrayal of emotion is an aspect that I need to further improve on.

This is one of our rehearsal videos on a song: