OUR COURSES
All classes start with a warm up and end with a cool down as any intense recreational activity requires. We believe that Bhangra is no less than a professional sport or dance form which must be coached and taught at an equal platform.
New batches start every month. Contact your local Punjabi Virsa Arts & Cultural Academy for further information. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn from the North American Bhangra and Gidha Champions.
Bhangra Classes
Bhangra celebrates the harvest and is associated with the festival of Baisakhi when the sight of tall heaps of golden wheat fill the farmer’s heart with joy. The Bhangra dance is performed to Bhangra Music, which is based around the catchy sound of large drums called dhols.
Giddha Classes
Giddha is a popular folk dance of women in Punjab and exhibits teasing, fun and exuberance of Punjabi life. The dance is derived from the ancient ring dance and is just as energetic as Bhangra and at the same time it manages to creatively display feminine grace, elegance and elasticity.
Dhol Classes
The dhol (Punjabi: ਢੋਲ) is a drum (a percussion musical instrument) widely used in India, usually the Punjab region, the Indian/Pakistani province of Punjab and Gujarat. North India, it was incorporated into Gujarati, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Somalian and other cultures from North India and abroad. Nowadays, it is very popular in modern Punjabi music played worlwide.
Bollywood Dance
Bollywood dance consists of various Indian and Western dance forms primarily inspired from the Bollywood. It is a mixture of numerous styles, these styles include; belly-dancing, kathak, Indian folk, Western popular, and jazz. In this, we will look at Bollywood dance and place it within the commercial and artistic framework of the South Asian film world.
| Class | Rate per student by 8 lessons/month |
|---|---|
| Adults/Team classes (all ages 5+) | $40.00/ 4 classes/Month |
| Bhangra Classes (all ages 5+) | $60.00/hr 8 Classes/Month (Sat & Sunday) |
| Giddha Classes (all ages 5+) | $40.00/hr 4 Classes/Month |
| Dhol Classes (all ages 5+) | $60.00/hr 4 Classes/Month |
Please Note
- Dance Education is TAX Deductible Up to $500/ Year for all Public school students. PS your receipts.
- NJ provides equal opportunity for girls and women to participate in both Gidha and Bhangra teams.
- Ladies Social dance class is taught by a female instructor. Classes are full of energy. You will discover a fun alternative to getting fit with us and feel good about yourself.
- Private Lessons available for groups, couples and individuals of all ages. Also we can choreograph dance routines for your next event.
