Jhanak Dance Company

Jhoom-Bollywood Dance Company (JDC) continues the legacy of Jhanak Dance Company, its predecessor, which was the first of its kind to promote and celebrate Bollywood culture and colour through dance in Melbourne, Australia. The company first began in March 2005, founded by four friends with objectives to share the Bollywood experience and provide an exotic alternative to getting fit.

www.jhoombollywood.com or JDC lets you experience vibrant Bollywood culture (that is taking the world by storm) through dance and movement. Join the classes & performance team and release the Bollywood star within you !

Jhoom-Bollywood Dance Company provides not only weekly dance classes at Glen Iris and Fitzroy, but also offers live performances & conducts private workshops, all designed to liven up special events such as corporate functions, hen’s nights, birthday parties and weddings.

Media

Jhanak Dance Company has had a lot of media coverage over the years.Note : Below is not an exhaustive listing.

Television

JDC have been featured in Australian TV shows such as:
* Coxy's Big Break (Channel 7) - July 30, 2006
* That's Melbourne (Channel 9) - March 5, 2006
* Today Show (Channel 9) - March 10, 2006
* 9AM with David & Kim (Channel 10) - November 15, 2006, re-aired January 25, 2007
* The Deepend (ABC Radio National) - July 9, 2006
* ABC News - January 1, 2007
* 3AW interview with Denis Walters for Summer In the City - January 20, 2007
* SBS Radio 1224AM - World Views - February 9, 2007
* Australian Cricket Board News – Summer 2007-2008 Launch – Channel 10 evening news & Sports Tonight, ABC News, Sky News, Star India TV - June 19, 2007

Newspapers/Print

Jhanak has been featured in the following Australian print media:
* The Age
** Diva for an hour - August 6, 2006
** Solutions for modern living - Bollywood dancing - October 2, 2005
* The Sunday Age M Magazine
**Eight Days – Your 1 steps guide to the week ahead – June 17, 2007
* The Age Magazine
** Spring: Five ways to celebrate the season - September 2005
* The Australian
** Kids say hooray for Bollywood - January 15, 2007
* The Herald Sun
** It seemed like a Bollywood idea - March 11, 2006
* Northcote Leader
** Flying High – March 27, 2007
* Bayside Leader
** Karma Long For an Indian Feast – April 24, 2007
* The Stonnington Leader
** Bollywood boogie - August 29, 2006
* MX
** Hooray for Bollywood - August 25, 2005

Internet

Jhanak has been mentioned in the following blogs and sites:
* Jhanak @ Moomba Blog
* Bollywood keeps Melbourne waiting
* Bollywood Down Under
* Funkytown - Dance in Melbourne
* Martin Cepan's Photos
* Youtube - Jhanak performances

Renowned Performances

Jhanak were heavily involved in performances associated with :
* National Gallery of Victoria – Cinema India Exhibition 2007
* Buddha’s Day Festival 2007
* Chinese New Year Fest 2007
* Twilight Rhythms - Fitzroy Gardens 2007
* Docklands - Waterfront - Kids Fest 2007
* Immigration Museum - Kids Fest 2007
* Jhanak performed on set at Chak De! India with Bollywood Mega Star "Shah Rukh Khan"
* Diwali 2006 (various events including Sandown Racecourse & Australia India Business Council dinner).
* Commonwealth Games - Adopt a Nation Celebration (Melbourne Town Hall) - 2006
* Commonwealth Games - Closing Ceremony (MCG)
* Commonwealth Games - Premiers Dinner (Crown Palladium - as part of Bhoomi Taal production by Natya Sudha Dance Company) - 2006
* Festival Melbourne 2006 (Sydney Myer Music Bowl)
* AR Rahman VIP dinner - 2005
* Mind Body and Spirit Expo 2006 (Melbourne Exhibition Building)
* Mind Body and Spirit Expo 2006 & 2007 (Melbourne Exhibition Building)

External Links and References

For more information please to refer to the [http://www.jhoombollywood.com Jhoom-Bollywood] website or email [e-mail]