Garba & Dandiya Workshops
Available across Bengaluru
I teach Garba and Dandiya routines you can use at any Navratri event, with easy steps, Bollywood fusion, and sessions for all levels—join in-person or online, recordings included.
Pricing Guide
Single Session In-Person Workshop
Session Details
- Duration: 105 to 120 minutes of instruction and dancing.
- Location: Professional studios in Bangalore hubs like Koramangala or Indiranagar with AC and mirrors.
- Batch Size: Group setting of 15 to 25 participants.
Curriculum
- Footwork: Covers essentials including Two-Clap, Three-Clap, Dodiya, and Dakla steps.
- Choreography: Learn a 1-minute routine on trending Bollywood or Folk tracks.
- Style: A mix of traditional forms and Bolly-Garba fusion.
Extras
- Props: Dandiya sticks provided for use during the class.
- Video: Professional-style group video recorded at the end for social media.
4-Week Virtual Bootcamp Series
Format & Schedule
- Duration: 4-week course with weekend classes.
- Volume: 4 live sessions of 2 hours each (8 hours total instruction).
- Platform: Live interactive classes on Google Meet or Zoom.
Syllabus
- Progression: Moves from basic footwork in Week 1 to complex spins and barrel turns by Week 4.
- Scope: Covers Folk nuances, semi-classical elements, and Bollywood fusion.
- Goal: Mastery of one full-length routine and improvisation techniques.
Student Support
- Recordings: Full access to session videos provided post-class for revision.
- Feedback: Real-time correction of steps and posture during live calls.
- Music: Curated practice playlist shared with the batch.
About Garba & Dandiya Workshops
Why I Teach Garba & Dandiya
People ask me why I left IIT for dance. To be honest, it's that rush you get when the music starts and you just want to move. Sabko samjhaana bohot mushkil hai (Hard to explain to everyone), but teaching Garba is pure joy for me. It's not about nailing every step perfectly, it's about feeling the vibe and having fun.
What Happens in My Workshops
I keep things real and super chill. It's more like a pre-Navratri gathering than a stiff dance class. Here's what you get:
- We learn a full-on one-minute routine on a trending Garba track. Makes you ready for any Navratri dance prep.
- I show easy, practical moves you can use at any Garba circle, not some complicated steps no one remembers.
- Every session ends with all of us dancing together, having proper
mazza(fun) and getting those steps into your muscle memory.
Who Can Join?
Doesn't matter if you’ve never danced before or if you’re already a pro. My workshops are beginner-friendly. I’ll break everything down so you never feel lost. If you’re already into dance, you’ll pick up new tricks and some Bollywood Garba fusion moves too.
Styles & Formats
I love mixing up the energy. Sometimes it’s all about the traditional Garba and Dandiya, sometimes we go full Bollywood with those "Nagada Sang Dhol" feels. We even dive into folk styles like Dakla when the mood strikes.
You can join my in-person workshops across Bangalore - I keep switching studios so more people can come. Or, if you’re not in town, online works too. Recordings included, so you can dance whenever you want.
Meet your Expert
Aakanksha Doda
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My Story
Hey, I’m Aakanksha, and I’m the person behind dance_with_specs. IIT grad, but honestly, my real degree is in loving dance. Burnout hit me hard, so I ditched the job and went full-on into dancing. Garba is my jam – can’t wait for Navratri every year! My specs are part of my style, and I just teach and dance the way I am, no filters. Family and friends got me through, now I’m all about sharing that joy.
My Work
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