Ravi's Rise from No Education to Teaching at Embassies

Описание: 00:00 Introduction

This video features an interview with Ravi Rastogi, a dance choreographer, trainer, and performer (2:52).

Here's a breakdown of the key topics discussed:

• Journey into Dance (0:12-0:17, 3:06-3:14): Ravi shares how he started his dance journey by learning various forms like jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and salsa. Despite only having a fifth-grade education (0:25), he found his passion in dance.
• Brother's Influence and Career Decision (1:06-1:15, 3:49-4:17): Ravi's older brother, who was also a dancer, encouraged him to pursue dance. After his brother's untimely demise, Ravi decided to continue his legacy and make dance his career (4:17-4:24).
• International Training and Exposure (0:30-0:55, 5:17-5:27, 10:56-11:55): Ravi received opportunities to teach in embassies (0:21, 5:08-5:12) and trained at the Broadway Dance Center in New York (5:20-5:23). He learned from renowned dancers like Eddie Torres (King of Mambo) and Frankie Martinez (Afro-Latin body movement) (11:02-11:48).
• Latin Dance Expertise (Salsa and Bachata) (9:23-9:58): Ravi specializes in Latin dance forms, particularly Salsa and Bachata. He explains the differences in their timing and steps (12:12-12:27) and shares his experience learning New York Salsa (On2 Salsa) (9:56-9:58).
• Hong Kong Experience (12:45-14:19): Ravi recounts his amazing experience in Hong Kong, where language was a barrier, but dance helped him connect with people and make new friends at a Latin party (13:15-14:19).
• "Moving Souls" Academy (29:01-29:47): Ravi discusses the inspiration behind the name of his dance academy, "Moving Souls - Come Alive with Dance," which reflects the idea of dance moving the soul (29:45-29:47). He also highlights that they offer both offline and online classes, with advanced technology for sound quality (29:59-30:52).
• Dance as a Career and Life Changer (21:48-22:58): Ravi emphasizes that dance can be a viable career path, even for those who start later in life (9:00-9:11). He encourages aspiring dancers to pursue their passion wholeheartedly, as it can lead to a fulfilling life (22:29-22:58).
• Social Work and Mentorship (24:50-27:57): Ravi shares his involvement in social work, teaching dance to underprivileged children through NGOs (25:01-25:13). He even took in a student who couldn't afford training (26:18-26:43), providing him with accommodation and continuing his training (26:41-26:43).
• Bollywood's Popularity Abroad (1:52-1:55, 23:20-23:36): Ravi notes that Bollywood dance is highly in demand in embassies, with international people showing great enthusiasm for learning it (23:34-23:36).
• Advice for Aspiring Teachers (36:26-37:51): Ravi advises those who want to teach dance to learn from experienced teachers. He stresses that while anyone can dance, teaching requires a deeper understanding of the nuances and proper techniques (37:03-37:33).