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Friday, June 26, 2009

Keep On Dancing


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bREAK DANCE

What: Customised dance footwear by Shah Shoes, call 9892948207 or visit the Facebook group, Rs 1,500 onwards.

Why: From tango to salsa, Jameel will craft you a pair of shoes perfectly tailored for any rhythm.

When: Now, because even though there’s Blood On The Dance Floor, you want to keep the beat alive. R.I.P MJ.

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What: Tap dance classes, Arts in Motion, near Peninsula Hotel, Sion (W), call 9820183231, Rs 2,500 for a month.

Why: Because the fancy footwork you’ll pick up here would make Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers sit up and clap.

When: The first ever batch starts in July. Tap tap tap tap tap tap-ah. Tappa-ta-tappa-ta-tappa-ta. Bada-pa. TA-DA!

pINT

What: Pint bottles of Brut Veuve Cliquot Champagne and Little Devils Ale, Peekay Wines, Crawford Market, Rs 2,350 and Rs 55 respectively.

Why: Small enough to sneak into a tote or jacket pocket, these reduced-size champagne bottles are the new party packs. If you want to go low brow, head over to Da Vinci in Bandra for the Sula Champagne pint (Rs 750), or try the recently launched Little Devils beer.

When: You want to get caught with your pints down.

bUD & BOOM

What: Blooming flower hair clips, Mudd Salon and Day Spa, Bandstand, Bandra (W), Rs 375.

Why: Because no tango is complete without a flower in your hair.

When: You want a Braid-y Bunch.

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What: Radio head tees, Mesh, opposite Hawaiian Shack, Bandra (W), Rs 450.

Why: Funky T-Shirts for men come folded inside toy-sized retro radios that can be later used to hold your gold fish. Or something.

When: You want to broadcast your style… Aaaaannd you’re on!

2 comments:

  1. amazing info..always looking forward to the posts on bpbs blog.....check out the shoe stalls at the agarkar chowk i.e outside andheri station u can get ur dance shoes made at these stalls also!!

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  2. Hey Sushant, thanks for the tip. We'll definitely check out this shoe stall. Keep the suggestions coming :)

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