--- title: "Kathak Dance Workshops in Mumbai & London | Saloni" description: "Join Saloni for Kathak classes, workshops, and immersive dance retreats in Mumbai and London. Experience the freedom of movement and join our dance family." canonical: https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/a-glimpse-into-my-world last_updated: 2026-02-09 --- # Life Behind the Dance: My Kathak Journey Tribe Verified · Teaching Kathak in Mumbai and London By [Saloni Saraf](https://mytribe.in/salonis) · Classes at multiple studios across Mumbai & London · ₹950 per person (estimate) Part of [Dance Classes & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/gallery) Dance is so much more than just the steps on stage. Here is a look at the quiet studio practice, the community we build, and the moments that keep me moving. ## Photos and videos - ![A powerful, still pose from a creative photoshoot. This image captures the grace and strength that dance has given me, frozen in a single, expressive moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e5dd6bc5-1e39-4e75-b88c-43920c2ab18a) - ![A simple, natural headshot. This is me, ready for whatever comes next in my dance journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1d618455-f811-4e4b-a2aa-032f9721913d) - ![A mirror selfie in an empty studio late at night. These are the quiet moments of reflection and gratitude after a long day of doing what I love.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d1b5a1e9-5ef0-4730-9c82-26d53c40aec6) - ![A happy group photo with my students after a class. The community and family we build in the studio is the most important part of my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b1128588-c9b3-4e57-9bbb-26e351df2600) - ![A studio selfie with a prop stick, feeling strong and ready to create. Ending the year dancing until I drop, and ready to start the new one the same way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/02f58397-2648-4638-83bb-f5ff7c0c21b8) - ![An artistic shot with motion blur, capturing the feeling of movement. This 'swan song' series was about expressing the ephemeral nature of dance through photography.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f5fd1f95-200f-40b8-a336-c1bdbb51f305) - ![Another photo from the 'swan song' series, this time showing the lines of the back and arms. Every part of the body contributes to the story in dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c85dd8c4-a6e9-4afb-b4aa-ea0501253a43) - ![A creative portrait using slow shutter speed to create a ghostly effect of movement. This represents the constant flow and energy that dance brings to my life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24ba970b-b6ba-40c0-ba95-42a880b5fed6) - ![A full-body shot with motion blur, the flowing skirt creating a beautiful shape. This image captures the feeling of freedom and release that I find in dance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e82dc536-3881-4afd-9181-bf660ac9ec5f) - ![A collage of moments from a 'kadak' or strong month. It's a mix of my personal life, my students, and the city that I call home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3294abc0-d7da-4ea8-a1a5-472060cc65b7) - ![A quiet moment of reflection in the studio. The dance studio is my sanctuary, a place for both intense work and peaceful solitude.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b61ecdb0-4c69-4a4a-8c56-f474fc152566) - [Video: Leading auditions and feeling inspired by the next generation of dancers. It's a privilege to guide and witness their passion and hard work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cd0ed0bc-f09e-4808-9f62-4af4ce93dcfe) - ![A post-stretch selfie. Flexibility and conditioning are a crucial, though often unseen, part of a dancer's routine.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cdbf9f27-028a-414c-aa5a-72818cf06739) - ![A quiet, pensive portrait. My dance is deeply connected to my inner world and personal reflections.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15e2c92d-3d53-427f-9f94-545a2e67a160) - ![A snapshot from a month in India. This image, with its fiery red chillies, represents the spice, passion, and intensity of my time back home.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d207056-b5be-4849-afa4-9b12a0713f08) - [Video: A wholesome, behind-the-scenes GoPro video from my class. It's filled with smiles, twirls, and the happy energy of a room full of people dancing together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cc43a239-ec24-429f-9056-b6c136bd0dce) - [Video: A quick recap of my dance journey through 2023. It's a montage of performances, classes, shoots, and all the moments that made the year special.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b93bb149-3a0e-4daf-912f-0e8dd39dd2eb) ## About A Glimpse Into My World Most people see the final performance, but my real work happens in the quiet, late-night hours in the studio or the sweaty, collaborative chaos of a workshop. Whether I am teaching in a premium Andheri studio or leading a retreat in Ladakh, these moments are where we actually connect and grow. It is not always graceful, but it is always real. I call my work 'Rangwang,' which literally means freedom. This is not about achieving perfection or doing everything by the book. It is about the full, messy, beautiful experience of movement. My classes are less like a rigid school and more like a family get-together, whether we are in a studio in Khar or base-training in London. ### Why I Teach I believe dance is a language. When I am leading a pop-up choreography workshop or a weekend intensive, I am not just showing you where to put your feet. We focus on storytelling, lyrical expression (abhinaya), and finding your own flow. Sometimes we are working on Kathak chakkars (spins), and other times we are breaking down a Bollywood hook step. The goal is the same: to find a safe space where you can let go. ### The Reality of Training If you join one of my sessions, expect to work. We spend time on technique—the foundational footwork and the stamina building—but we also prioritize the release. My retreats, for instance, are designed to pull you out of the city chaos and into a place where rhythm and nature meet. It is as much about the morning yoga and local food as it is about the final performance. If you are looking for a place to be seen, supported, and challenged without judgment, you are in the right spot. ## About Saloni Saraf I am a Kathak dancer who lives for the connection dance creates. I teach because I want to share that feeling of freedom, whether you are a beginner in my Mumbai pop-up class or joining me on a retreat. [See all of Saloni Saraf's services](https://mytribe.in/salonis) ## More from Dance Classes & Workshops by Saloni Saraf - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/featured) - [Rangwang: Immersive Dance Retreats](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/rangwang-immersive-dance-retreats) - [Kathak & Semi-Classical Expressions](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/kathak-semi-classical-expressions) - [Contemporary & Fusion Flow](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/contemporary-fusion-flow) - [Bollywood Choreography Workshops](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/bollywood-choreography-workshops) - [Collaborations & Partner Work](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/collaborations-partner-work) - [Performances & Showcases](https://mytribe.in/salonis/dance-classes-workshops/performances-showcases) ## More services by Saloni Saraf - [Live Performances & Event Entertainment](https://mytribe.in/salonis/live-performances-event-entertainment) - [Immersive Dance Retreats](https://mytribe.in/salonis/immersive-dance-retreats) - [Choreography for Film, Stage & Events](https://mytribe.in/salonis/choreography-for-film-stage-events) ## Similar work from other experts - [Featured Kathak Performances and Class Highlights](https://mytribe.in/eshanisathe.kathak/kathak-dance-classes/featured) by Eshani Sathe · Kathak Dance Classes · Online classes available; Travels across Mumbai Metropolitan Area - [My Journey: Behind the Dance](https://mytribe.in/iamrajatbakshi/dance-workshops/my-journey-behind-the-dance) by Rajat Bakshi · Dance Workshops · In-person workshops across Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai - [Behind the scenes of my dance practice](https://mytribe.in/simran_nazare/dance-fitness/more-dance-moments) by Simran Nazare · Dance Fitness · Online sessions, plus in-person classes across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Delhi NCR - [My Dance Journey: Learning, Growing, and Staying Inspired](https://mytribe.in/anjalidamanichoreography/dance-classes-workshops/my-dance-journey) by Anjali Damani Choreography · Dance Classes & Workshops · Online classes, studios in Malad, and travels across India - [Inside Our Kathak Dance Company Rehearsals](https://mytribe.in/pooja_pant_kathak/kathak-workshops/in-the-studio-company-rehearsals) by Pooja Pant · Kathak Workshops · Online workshops via Zoom & In-person across India - [Kathak Practice and Choreography Sessions](https://mytribe.in/sharatprabhath/kathak-dance-classes/inside-the-studio-practice-choreography) by Sharat Prabhath · Kathak Dance Classes · Classes in Jayanagar, Indiranagar, Banashankari & Online ## Book To book Saloni Saraf, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Dance%20Classes%20%26%20Workshops%20by%20Saloni%20Saraf.) 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