Dancing the way through life
By Ria Roy
@ria1606roy (2797)
Kolkata, India
September 29, 2015 6:38am CST
I have been dancing since I was 7. My dance teacher was a friend of mom. Every Friday and Saturday I went to Future Foundation School to learn Bharatnatyam and Manipuri, and slowly over a period of time, I got better and joined her private classes.
There were more than 10 examinations and 20 performances: The part when I put my mind and heart into it. But studies caught up, I passed high school and went to college. Dancing lessons ended there. 10 years of fun, frolic, learning about my culture and respecting this powerful art form.....it made up most of my childhood.
I still love doing it. Last year I was in the inaugurating dance performance of the annual social of our college (the display picture shows it) and this year I was to perform in a competition in another college, but broke my hand. I was so sad about it. That's when I knew how much I loved it. The studies are really time-consuming, but I realise it isn't an excuse. I'll try and keep my passion alive by participating where I can. Dance is my way of connecting with the force of happiness and passion around me. It'll stay with me for the rest of my life.
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@simone10 (54187)
• Louisville, Kentucky
30 Sep 15
@ria1606roy I'm sure it does help. I bet you are really good in the shows.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
29 Sep 15
Thanks @simone10 it does. And a lot of hard work was put when I was in practice. Now it's no practice but I do shake a leg when my favourite music is on 
The dance training really pays off now when I participate in college shows.
The dance training really pays off now when I participate in college shows.3 people like this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
@simone10 that I'm not sure and haven't got any honest response yet 
after all, my friends aren't going to say anything negative to me, right? haha
after all, my friends aren't going to say anything negative to me, right? haha1 person likes this
@LadyDuck (471591)
• Switzerland
30 Sep 15
@ria1606roy I was fascinated by the ballet shoes, I tried them, because one of my friend took dance lesson. You cannot always have what you like in life.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
@LadyDuck that is so true. There are some things I wish I had received in life, but if it's not to happen, what can we do? Instead we should turn to check out what we have been lucky to get in life. In your case, instead of dancing, I'm sure you've gotten something really good.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
Thanks. It sounds wonderful, becoming a ballerina! The thing with standing on their toes 
It sounds wonderful, becoming a ballerina! The thing with standing on their toes 2 people like this
@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
30 Sep 15
I used to dance through the house like a record player. Around and around. Haven't in years.
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@celticeagle (167211)
• Boise, Idaho
3 Oct 15
@Butchcass4 .....I don't get around that well anymore.
@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
3 Oct 15
@celticeagle Sounds like you may have enjoyed yourself when you were dancing through the house. Why not do it when you get the chance to. I think dancing it such an awesome way to express your emotions.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
30 Sep 15
Maybe you should put on a good music and swirl again.....it sure gets the endorphins running! 
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@allknowing (136778)
• India
29 Sep 15
There are so many reality dance shows. Did you ever think of participating? I am watching Dance+ and a pair who is into classical Indian dancing is among the 8.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
29 Sep 15
I like dance reality shows. I avidly followed the dance shows on Star Plus, and watched Jhalak Dikhlaaja season 6 two years ago, the one in which Lauren Gottileb was present as a participant.
I'm not that good as a dancer. I love doing it, though The ones going to dance reality shows have the aim of making it in life as dancers, most of the time. I don't see that future, but I definitely want to keep it as my personal hobby forever.
The ones going to dance reality shows have the aim of making it in life as dancers, most of the time. I don't see that future, but I definitely want to keep it as my personal hobby forever. 1 person likes this
@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
3 Oct 15
@ria1606roy Keep on dancing your sweet heart out
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@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Oct 15
First of all I must say that you are multi talented.. To learn Bharatnatyam and Manipuri is not an easy thing. One requires concerted and dedicated efforts to learn and practice these forms of traditional dance. I am sure that whatever you have learnt, you will not forget easily, with little practice, you could revive your dancing skills.
It is unfortunate that you broke your hand and just could not deliver a performance in another college. I am hopeful, many more opportunities will come in future to showcase your talent. I agree with you that you must pursue your passion, as and when time permits you.
. To learn Bharatnatyam and Manipuri is not an easy thing. One requires concerted and dedicated efforts to learn and practice these forms of traditional dance. I am sure that whatever you have learnt, you will not forget easily, with little practice, you could revive your dancing skills.
It is unfortunate that you broke your hand and just could not deliver a performance in another college. I am hopeful, many more opportunities will come in future to showcase your talent. I agree with you that you must pursue your passion, as and when time permits you.1 person likes this
@dpk262006 (58676)
• Delhi, India
3 Oct 15
@ria1606roy - My pleasure . Few in this world are as lucky and as God gifted as you, so you should always come forward to show case your gifted talent.
. Few in this world are as lucky and as God gifted as you, so you should always come forward to show case your gifted talent. 1 person likes this
@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
3 Oct 15
Thank you so much for those amazing words. I'll definitely try to keep it up and participate in as many opportunities I get in life.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
29 Sep 15
Thanks @sofssu anyone can dance, as long as you enjoy. Just turn on a music and connect with your two left feet, it can create wonders!
anyone can dance, as long as you enjoy. Just turn on a music and connect with your two left feet, it can create wonders! 2 people like this
@Butchcass4 (5895)
• United States
3 Oct 15
I think it's awesome God gave you the gift of dance. What a blessing. I hope you will pursue it as long as you can. I love to dance I now dance for the Lord when I do and it's in my own way to express reverence, love, gratitude, and honor to the Most High God.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
4 Oct 15
exactly, that's what dancing is about. Connecting your rhythm with the rhythm of nature and finding God through this kind of prayer or worship. Thanks a lot @Butchcass4 I will very much try to maintain this form of art.
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
I hate dancing. It's like my legs will break if I started dancing. Lol
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
3 Oct 15
haha it's possible that you don't feel like dancing. No one can possibly hate it. You can dance from torso up too
it's possible that you don't feel like dancing. No one can possibly hate it. You can dance from torso up too @ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
3 Oct 15
@Ragnarok8 it's alright. You can do several things which I can't, I bet!
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@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
@ria1606roy maybe but still I can't do dancing. I've tried that several times in all possible ways.
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