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The exuberant, rhythmic dancing in Bollywood films is derived from bhangra, an Indian folk form that originated in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. The Discovery Center offers classes in a contemporary variation that combines bhangra with hip-hop and belly dancing, while the Old Town School of Folk Music offers lessons in the traditional version. Either is sure to be a good workout that’s more fun that the StairMaster. aTwo six-week Bollywood Dance courses, $96, start January 17 and January 19 at the Discovery Center, 2940 N. Lincoln, 773-348-8120, discoverycenter.cc. Bhangra 1, $135, starts January 8 and runs for eight weeks at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 909 W. Armitage, 773-728-6000, oldtownschool.org.
Love Frango mints? Why don’t you take a bath in them? Philosophy’s Frango Mint Diet three-in-one shampoo, shower gel, and bubble bath is now available at what used to be Marshall Field’s. There’s also a matching lip shine. a$24 and $10, respectively, at Macy’s, Nordstrom, Sephora (all with multiple locations), and philosophy.com.
Chef Rebecca Wheeler, who’s put in time at Tru and Trotter’s to Go, offers private cooking classes in your home, including courses on regional and ethnic cuisines, techniques and skills, and pastry making. A set of four two-hour classes for one person is $288; many other packages are available. a773-368-1336, rebeccawheeler.com.
