LET146;S DANCE

8220;Now you know why they all give a surprised look?8221; he laughs, going five years back when he took to the art. 8220;I run retail stores in Sector 17, but was always on the lookout for something de-stressing, one that has a good mix of fun and fitness, which keeps me on the move.8221;

Bandeep first took to swimming at the age of 30. 8220;But it8217;s a seasonal sport, and I was looking for a full-time indulgence.8221;

And so came Anubhav8217;s dancing classes at Planet Fitness in Sector 8. Bandeep enrolled and a month later, his wife joined him too.

8220;A hobby first, it soon turned into a passion8230; I gave up holidays, skipped breaks, danced all through weekends, I was literally on my toes,8221; he tells us. But it wasn8217;t that easy, especially when you have two left feet. 8220;Women are born dancers8230;they have a natural flair for it. I remember when they told us to make a figure of eight, it took my wife an instant while me, one and a half year!8221;

Those were the days, when Bandeep would stand for hours in front of the mirror, correcting his stance, copying movement and foot angle, going about it objectively. Today, Bandeep lives his dream. He has started taking dance classes and has also trained winners of the National Dance Championship held in Orissa this year. 8220;Anubhav used to let us train freshers, so that8217;s how it began,8221; Bandeep takes personalised classes, and prefers couples. 8220;Because when you go on the dance floor, you need an equally well-versed partner, so better be your better half,8221; he advises.

When he teaches, he lives his learning days. 8220;Dance is a very fluid form, there8217;s a sense of instant gratification, of being fit and agile. I took the road less travelled, and am enjoying every twist and turn,8221; he taps on.