10 Dance Classes In Bangalore To Master Some Killer Moves

With separate classes for kids and adults, DNA Dance N' Addiction Studio in HSR Layout is where you should turn to if you want to be a pro at Bollywood dance (beyond those jhatkas and matkas, of course), hip hop, salsa, contemporary, classical, and more. They provide dance classes to all levels, from beginners to professionals.

Fees: Starts at INR 799

Google Rating: 4.8

Timings: Opens at 9 AM 

This decade and a half old Indian contemporary dance company has apparently performed for the Queen of England, Amitabh Bachchan and the Ambanis (and that’s to name a few). Expect unique movements inspired by Indian ideologies at their dance classes that focus on the Indian contemporary dance form.

Fees: INR 1,000 per class (approx.)

Google Rating: 4.9

Timings: 7 AM - 8 PM

Spread across four studios and headed by dancers from the institute, Attakkalari conducts classes for contemporary dance as well as Bharatanatyam. They also have a Biennale celebrating dance and its forms, every two years in the city.

Fees: Starts at INR 1,500 a month and INR 4,000 for 3 months

Google Rating: 4.6

Timings: 8 AM - 8:30 PM

Following a format designed by Maya Rao (classical dancer known for her pioneering work in Kathak choreography), Natya’s classes will let you master the dance form of Kathak. Their unit, Stem Dance Kampni, also offers sessions for contemporary dance.

Fees: Check their website to apply. 

Google Rating: 4.3

Timings: NA

Get set to loosen up and let your hips sway to the beats. Belly dance takes centre stage at this dance school, started in 2006 by Arati Punwani and Deepthi Shetty. While beginners can opt for the basic level classes, there are pre-intermediate and intermediate classes as well. 

Fees: Starts at INR 3,500

Google Rating: 4.3

Timings: 9 AM - 8 PM

From graceful leaps to elegant poses while standing on the tip of your toes, ace the dance form of ballet with the classes offered at Lewis Foundation, founded by Yana Lewis. Or you could sign up for their high-energy jazz dance classes!

Fees: Please check out their website to learn about all the classes. 

Google Rating: 4.7

Timings: 10 AM - 6 PM, weekends: 10 AM - 2 PM

A dance village situated near Hesaraghatta Lake, Nrityagram is a community of passionate and dedicated dancers. Focussing solely on the Odissi dance form, the school offers classes on a residential and day-scholarly basis. What’s more, they have a month-long summer workshop coming up this year, and we suggest you register yourself before it’s too late.

Fees: They do workshops; the fee is INR 30,000 for 12 days of rigorous training 

Google Rating: 4.9

Timings: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10 AM - 2 PM

With Bharatanatyam dancer and actor Rukmini Vijayakumar at the helm, this art space holds classes for Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance.

Fees: Check their page for upcoming workshops.

Google Rating: 4.9

Timings: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM, closed on weekends 

Dance, music, yoga, zumba, you can sign up for all these at D'cruze Dance Studio & Dance Company. They provide classes to kids, adults, teenagers, and even 40-plus. 

Fees: Please DM them to know the prices.

Google Rating: 4.8

Timings: 9 AM - 9 PM

FoxFire Dance Studio offers classes in Kathak, Salsa, contemporary, hip-hop, freestyle, belly dance, and yoga by the most talented teachers. They have batches for both kids and adults and also provide demo classes for free. 

Fees: Starts at INR 599

Google Rating: 4.9

Timings: 7 AM - 10 PM