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Padmini Haldankar
Padmini Haldankar is back on the scene after a gap of quite a few years. But the fact that she was off the radar hasn't dimmed her enthusiasm for dance and choreography. Assigned to Sweta Keswani and Alexx O'Neill, Padmini is taking her task very seriously and is leaving no stone unturned to turn Alexx from an inexperienced American student into a technically and aesthetically sound dancer.
Padmini herself is a very well trained dancer. She has received formal training in Indian folk dances, Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Jazz Ballet.
From award ceremonies to college festivals, Halandkar has tried her hand at everything. She has choreographed at the Filmfare Awards and the popular television serial Desh Mein Nikla Hoga Chand. Incidentally Sweta gained immense popularity with the same show. She has also assisted in the hit films Madhosh, Dhadkan and Raja Hindustani.
Favourite Music to choreograph to: No particular as such but it needs to be melodic. I don't like that latest one with those remixes and rap beats. They don't make the ever green numbers… I like a lot of meoldy.
Best Dance Sequence in Bollywood: Almost all of SRK dances are a treat to your eyes and lately Farah Khan's Main Hoon Na. I also like Saroj Khan's dance sequences.
Favourite Dancer: Michael Jackson has been my favourite and my teacher is Karla Singh. On the classical side I'm fond of Keluchand Mohapatra.
Favourite Dance Styles: I like Indian dances… but I enjoy all forms of dance.
One tip that she will give Sweta and Alexx: I have told them to keep their posture straight. I have made handmade bamboo sticks put them at their back to not slouch… They have tendency to slouch so I'm hoping that the sticks help them get over that!
Dance Styles she will encourage Sweta and Alexx to do: Something Western obviously will suit them. I will also be getting them to do an Indian piece on one of the occasions.
Particular Moves she will teach the couple: I do have quite a few in mind but I will be keeping them as a surprise… I first want them to get their basics right and then as the competition gets further I will be putting in some signature moves.
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