Dear Mr KIA,
I sat through a Bollywood movie marathon the other day and actually enjoyed it. In fact, that has given me itchy feet—I want to learn how to dance like they do in those flicks. Where can I go for Bollywood dance classes?
—Bhangra Belle
Dear BB,
So, you want to bust some Bollywood moves, eh? Well you can check out the classes at Bollywood Dance Pte. Ltd. (#16-07 Far East Shopping Centre, 545 Orchard Rd., 6737-3081, www.bollywooddance.com.sg). You’ll have two experienced choreographers to choose from, one of whom has trained Bollywood artists, and the other who’s worked with director Glen Goei among other big names. Class fees depend on how many classes per month you sign up for, but start from $25 per single session. Another reputable place would be BollyBeatz (#09-3514 Blk.786, Yishun Ring Rd., 8198-8457, www.bollybeatz.com), which has studios in the Orchard (Dance On Us, Claymore Point, #01-03/04, 8 Claymore Hill), Dhoby Ghaut (YMCA Singapore, 1 Orchard Rd.) and Siglap (Mandarin Gardens, 5 Siglap Rd.) areas. Prices and schedules vary, so ring up to find out more. Coconut trees not included.
Dear Mr KIA,
I’m looking for a reputable company to help me pack up the contents of my flat and store them in a safe and clean environment for a few months, before shipping it overseas to my next residence. Any ideas?
—Moving and Shaking
Dear MS,
Get in touch with Zion Moving & Storage Pte Ltd (1 Chia Ping Rd., 6487-7657, www.zionmoving.com). On top of supplying packing materials and helping you to pack up and store, the company can deliver to your overseas home address, unpack, arrange according to your instructions and clean your new home. While storage starts from $17.50 per cubic foot, the final cost of the whole move will vary depending on how much you need to store, whether freight is by sea or air and where your destination is. So ring to get a quote. You can also contact Astro Worldwide Movers (68 Sungei Kadut Loop, 6791-2488, www.astro-movers.com) to compare—while it provides similar services to Zion Moving & Storage, the first two months of storage is free of charge regardless of quantity, and $150 per month thereafter—handy if you need more time to find a place to live overseas.