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byThe DanceworxStudio at Sector 43, GurugramStarts from35,000 per quarterView full gallery

A glimpse into our world, where discipline meets stagecraft. Explore our professional training programs and witness the journeys of students who have taken their passion to international stages.

This is what it means to go professional. Our Professional Dance Certificate Program is designed to transform passionate dancers into world-class artists, ready for international stages. This montage captures the energy, emotion, and technical excellence our students achieve through our intensive training curriculum.

Every professional career starts with discipline. Here, our students are seen during a morning ballet class, working at the barre to build the strength, precision, and control that are essential for any dance style. We believe that this rigorous daily practice is where true artistry is born, embodying our principle that 'Foundation Builds Fancy'.

Our greatest pride is the success of our students. In this video, you will hear from our alumni who are now pursuing professional dance careers in Germany, the USA, and Israel. Their journeys from our studios to international dance companies are a testament to the effectiveness of our training and our commitment to launching global careers.

We teach you to dance from within. This contemporary piece, performed at our annual showcase, uses the Prana Paint™ technique developed by our Artistic Director, Ashley Lobo. This unique method focuses on using breath and sensory connection to create movement that is driven by feeling, not just form, pushing our dancers to find their own artistic voice.

Discover the energy of Jazz Funk in one of our studio sessions. This style is a core part of our curriculum, blending the technique of jazz with the performance quality of street styles. It’s a high-energy class where students develop their musicality, coordination, and individual swag.

Stagecraft is a critical skill for any professional dancer. Our students in the Professional Dance Certificate Program perform a classic tap dance routine at our annual showcase, complete with props and theatrical lighting. This piece highlights our focus on versatile training that prepares dancers for Broadway-style productions and commercial work.

"Dance to me is a feeling, an experience, an unforgettable moment, etched in the soul forever." This quote from our Artistic Director, Ashley Lobo, captures the essence of our philosophy. This image of two dancers in a moment of perfect synergy and physical expression represents the deep emotional connection we strive to cultivate in our art.

Have you ever dreamed of becoming an international professional dancer? Our Professional Dance Certificate Program was created to make that dream a reality. This is a direct invitation to audition for a course that has trained dancers for stages across the globe. If you have the dream, we know how to get you there.

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The images here are from our Professional Dance Certificate Program, where the training goes far beyond basic steps. We focus on intense technical drills, conditioning, and stagecraft to prepare dancers for auditions and professional work in companies across Germany, the USA, and beyond. This is about building the physical stamina and artistic maturity required to sustain a career in professional dance.

At The Danceworx, we operate on a simple philosophy: 'Foundation builds fancy'. You see this in our work, where every piece of choreography, whether it is a contemporary performance or a jazz funk routine, is rooted in rigorous technical training. We emphasize Ballet and Jazz fundamentals because they provide the physiological alignment and strength required for high-level contemporary dance.

Our Prana Paint™ technique is central to this. Developed by our founder, Ashley Lobo, it teaches students to move from a place of breath and sensory connection rather than just imitating visual forms. This is how our alumni transition from our studio floors in Mumbai and Gurugram to professional companies in Munich, Jerusalem, and New Jersey.

Performance is not an optional extra; it is the culmination of your training. Our annual showcases are designed to mimic real-world conditions, complete with professional lighting, stage management, and complex choreography. This gives students the stagecraft experience needed for film, theatre, and commercial gigs.

If you are looking for a career path, our Professional Dance Certificate Program is your starting point. It requires commitment, an audition, and a willingness to work on the basics for months before moving to complex choreography. We do not promise quick success, but we do provide the technical map to help you reach international stages.

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The Danceworx

Studio at Sector 43, GurugramStarts from 35,000 per quarter

I’m Ashley Lobo, and I started this academy because I wanted to see Indian dancers holding their own on the world stage. We don't believe in quick fixes or superficial learning; we believe in the kind of hard, technical work that actually builds a career. Come train with us if you're ready to treat dance as a profession.

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