Does your child dance around the house with or without any music playing? Are they the first ones to get up from their seat, the moment music starts playing around them? Then you should probably sign your child up for a dance class to channel his/her inner creativity, enthusiasm for music and movement. It’s also a great way to increase their physical activity levels, stamina and flexibility.
Here is a list of the best dance classes for your kids in Bengaluru. Go ahead- share this list with a fellow parent now!
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Shiamak Davar International
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With separate classes for kids and adults, Shiamak Davar’s dance school is where you should turn to if you want to be a pro at Bollywood dance. Currently offering a program that lets you learn three dance styles — contemporary, hip-hop and Bollywood — within 15 sessions, this one’s worth signing up for.
Address: 109, Richmond Tower, 1st Floor, 12, Richmond Road, Bengaluru
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Nritarutya
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Nritarutya conducts dance classes in 4 centers around Bangalore that combine the creative intelligence of its choreographers with technique & the experience of its repertory dancers into training/research and development of contemporary dancing in India.
Address: #475, 1st floor, 39th ‘C’ cross, 9th Main, 5th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
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International Centre for Performing Arts
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International Centre for Performing Arts Bangalore conducts traditional and contemporary dance classes. It was started keeping in mind the art loving people of North Bangalore. They also take classes for vocal and instrumental music. Their vision is to teach, train and create awareness in a systematic globally accepted way.
Address: 117, 10th Cross, Dup Marvel Layout, Ananthpura Gate, Yelahanka, Bengaluru
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Natyalaya School of Dance & Music
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Natyalaya is a cultural education trust that was founded and established by Mr. B. K. Dinakar in the year 2001. Dinakar’s dream was to teach dance to the talented aspirants and provide them a good platform. Natyalaya is primarily a dance academy and the certified teachers teach various dance forms to all age groups. They have a 3-level course (BASIC-MEDIUM-ADVANCED) in which the students are put through exams and then awarded the certificates.
Address: 3rd Floor, 108, 30th Cross Rd, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bengaluru
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Nandini’s The 9th Count Dance Academy
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Nandini’s The 9th Count Dance Academy is a premier institute to learn the traditional Indian dance Bharathanatyam. From the basics students will be taught through dance classes that will be structured yet lighthearted and fun. Children from a minimum age of 5 years onwards can join the dance classes at the Academy.
Address: Lake View Farm, Siddapura, Whitefield, Bengaluru
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Latino Rhythms Dance Academy
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Founded by international dancer John Anthony, this nine-year-old school has dance classes in Bachata, Hip-Hop, Bollywood, Contemporary Dance and Belly Dance, among others.
Address: # 55, 3rd Floor, Koramangala Industrial Layout, Opp to Jyothi Nivas, Above Indian Coffee House, Bengaluru
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Attakkalari Centre For Movement Arts
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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.
Address: 24-04, BTS Bus Depot Road, Behind Mandovi Motors, Wilson Garden, Bengaluru
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Natya Institute Of Kathak And Choreography
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Following a format designed by Maya Rao, Natya’s classes will let you master the dance form of Kathak. Their unit, Stem Dance Kampni, also offers sessions for contemporary dance.
Address: 37, Bhoomika, 17th Cross Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru
Website: Natya Institute Of Kathak And Choreography
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Tarantismo Creative Dance Company
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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.
Address: 1st Main, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
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The Lewis Foundation Of Classical Ballet
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From graceful leaps to elegant poses while standing on the tip of your toes, ace the dance form of ballet or the high energy level jazz dance with the classes offered at Lewis Foundation, founded by Yana Lewis.
Address: 34/1, P-1 & P-2, Salma Bizhouse, 5th Floor, Opp. Lake Side Hospital, Above CCD, Pulikeshi Nagar, Bengaluru
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Nrityagram
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A dance village situated near Hesaraghatta Lake, Nrityagram is a community of passionate and dedicated dancers. It’s a residential school that trains students in all kinds of classical dance forms such as Mohiniattam, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Manipuri, Kathakali, and Odissi.
Address: Hesaraghatta, PO, Bengaluru
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LshVa
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With Bharatanatyam dancer and actor, Rukmini Vijayakumar at the helm, this recently-opened art space holds classes for Bharatanatyam and contemporary dance for kids of all ages.
Address: Hesaraghatta, PO, Bengaluru
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Square Dance Studio
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Zumba, Salsa, Hip-Hop and Bollywood are the dance forms you can sign yourself up for at this studio. You can even opt for a trial class before you decide to start with the classes.
Address: Studio 80, 1050, 2nd Floor, 80 Feet Road, Above TIARA By Roshini Shah, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru
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Hip Hop Dance India Company
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Started by choreographers Sritheren and Jeeva Rekha, this dance company offers hip hop classes for kids. Trained by experts in the dance form, it won’t be long before your little tykes begin pulling out some funky moves or even flaunting their breaking and locking skills!
Address: 9, 3rd Main Road, Opp. Koramangala Police Station, 8th Block, Koramangala, Bengaluru
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Lourd Vijay's Dance Studio {LVDS}
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From the experiential learning that’s characteristic of creative dancing, to the funky moves of b-boying, LVDS has quite a lot in store for young aspiring dancers. If the fluid movements of ballet or genres like jazz and hip-hop don’t seem to be working, there’s always good old Bollywood.
Address: 4, 1st Main Palace Cross, Chakravarthy Layout, Bengaluru
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One Move
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I Can Dance, One Move offers classes for children in genres ranging from jazz and Bollywood to freestyle, hip-hop and Latin dance sessions. Picking the best performers from different batches, they also have a professional kids’ dance team who regularly participate in shows and festivals.
Address: 009 West, Trinty Acres and Woods, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
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The Swingers
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Apart from freestyle and hip hop classes for kids, The Swingers offers a 10-month certification programme for children between 6-11 years. They also have special dance sessions for kids and moms that help them bond better and have fun learning dance.
Address: 33, 1st Main, 60 Feet Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
Website: The Swingers
Kinderdance
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Kinderdance is a 33 years old US based company (est. 1979), and is the original worldwide dance, motor development, gymnastics, and fitness program that combine academic readiness skills which are specifically designed for children ages 2 to 12 years for both boys & girls. Kinderdance program blend a variety of physical skills with educational concepts. Children learn the basics of creative movement ballet, tap, floor gymnastics and modern dance skills while learning colors, shapes, words etc.
Address: #1305, 1st Floor, 10th Main, Jeevanbhima Nagar Main Road, HAL 3rd Stage, Bengaluru
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D’cruz Dance Studio
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D’cruze Dance Studio was founded by Richard D’cruze in 2009, a young and passionate dancer who felt dance is an opportunity to empower people to be who they are forgetting all else and escaping the chaos of day-to-day life. D’cruze Dance studio is an immense source of inspiration for those who want to make dance a part of their lives. It is one of the most diverse and passionate dance school in Bangalore that brings a truly international dance feel to the city. It offers a unique fusion of excellence, quality instruction within a creative and fun-filled environment.
Address: 2012, Sheryas Plaza, Above Ben Body Studio, 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bengaluru
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The Arts Village
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The Arts Village is a quiet serene spot, minutes away from the hustle and bustle of busy St. Marks Road. We hold various programs for children ranging from toddler program to kids reading skills, freestyle dance, dance stories – a movement based dance class, art and craft and workshops for parents too. The programs are child centric – focusing on the overall development of the child and personalised attention is given to all kids. It fosters bonding between parent and child as they arrive and leave together after the class. Mothers have a choice between Yoga, Zumba and Salsa while the child does an hour of art or dance.
Address: 57, 58, 60, St Mark’s Road, Opposite Bowring Institute, Bengaluru
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StepUp
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StepUp is a Playschool, Day Care & Activity Center which provides high quality care in a safe and fun filled environment. The activity center is a host to a number of after school activities which are mentioned below. ASDA specializes in working with children of all age groups and believe in spreading happiness and joy through dancing. The styles ASDA specializes in are contemporary, jazz, hip-hop and gymnastics. ASDA also has a very different dance program for kids called Dance Active.
Address: 195 A, 12th Main, Koramangala 4th Block, Bengaluru
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Sanjay Dance Planet
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Sanjay Dance Planet, Bangalore conducts professional classes for children and adults in various dance forms like bollywood, ballroom, salsa, jazz, dance aerobics, dance fitness sessions and many more. Children aged above 4 years can join the dance classes. The instructors at SDP are professionally trained and have over five years of experience in teaching and choreography. It doesn’t matter which style you prefer, or what level you are, at SDP everyone can learn in a fun, friendly and safe environment.
Address: # 314/B, 2nd Floor, 80 ft. Road, 8th Block, Near Koramangala Police Station, Koramangala, Bengaluru
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Artshaala Fine Arts Studio
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Artshaala Fine Arts Studio is a one stop destination, whether it is music or dance, drama or arts and crafts that you are interested in. We offer all kind of arts and crafts classes and the only institute offering more than 20 art courses in North Bangalore. We also various other programs such as yoga and aerobics, classical and western music and classical as well as western dances. Students also showcas
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