Ragini Bhajanka (born 1981; Assam, India) is a dancer, teacher, choreographer and dreamer. She has professional training in Jazz, Classical Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz Funk, Street Jazz, Classical Jazz, Modern Dance, Bollywood and Contact Improvisation. Along with this, she has also successfully completed Yoga Teacher Training Course and received an International Certificate RYS-200 in 2020. Over the years, Ragini has expanded her versatility as an artist by also exploring styles like Chhau Folk Dance, Kathak, Latin Dance styles, Hip-hop, Acro Yoga, Movement Meditation, Theatre and more.
Over the course of two decades, Ragini has made various contributions to the arts & entertainment industry. At the start of her trajectory, she ran her own dance school impacting hundreds of students. This was followed by a long and strong career at The Danceworx Performing Arts Academy which epitomised in the role of Assistant Artistic Director. During this time she performed in various shows across India and overseas and choreographed for multiple projects [like Jhumroo (Kindgom of Dreams), The Chrysalis Project and The Cascade Project]. She has assisted international choreographer Ashley Lobo in over 10 films like Cocktail, Rockstar, Jab Harry Met Sejal, Boss, Raabta, Bombay Velvet and more. By managing multiple outlets and contributing to the think tank of the company alongside all this, her experience has come to span across various fields of strategy, arts, teaching and mentoring. She has come to breathe life into all work she has done through her artistic perception and passion for life.
Movement Language
Ragini has not only danced but also worked towards developing dance. In 2014, she birthed the Jazz Funk Division at TDX, stepping one step closer to one of her dreams of creating dance languages.
I just wanted to create as I was discovering that side of me. I used to play music and let my body just move. It was the first time I combined everything – my rebellious mind, my personality, what I feel, dance styles, technique – with a touch of craziness. I liked how edgy and raw it made me feel. – Ragini, on the inception of the idea of her own dance language.
Ragini has single-handedly designed this commercial dance language which embraces choreography and movement style with a rawness of attitude & groove, making each one a star. Her Jazz Funk choreographies are aced with complete ownership and build a strong sense of self.
Over the years she has developed her unique language RAGA in contemporary movement as well. This language is inspired by freedom and rhythm, and the belief in one’s ability to transcend physical space through mindful exploration. With RAGA, you find yourself as a free moving being, rather than exploring dance as a construct. It is a process of ultimate freedom through movement. As Ragini describes it, it’s ‘Creation…creation of you’. This is where the process of RAGA springs from, creating a journey of deep self exploration. Her passion for people reflects in the language, as each person transforms into a unique being guided by the rhythm of life.
These dance styles are now openly available through a range of curated programs.
Going Forward
Ragini has created a unique space for artists, dancers, and humans in general. She is building a creative space of constant exploration and innovation.
Today, Infinite Artiste is running online & offline. The curriculum created offers not only transformational programs but individualistic mentoring for 360° growth, and dance classes are nurtured in an environment of nowness and process. As she believes in people, Ragini’s programs have been crafted keeping everyone in mind. Be it commercial or artistic, the process of all movement is unique owing to her artistic instincts and technical training.
She is working towards inculcating universality through all her work, creation and associations by going global. Her passion lies in teaching, sharing and impacting lives forever.
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