Navratri 2023: Mumbai's top dance schools to master Garba steps

The Navratri festival is known for its colourful celebrations across the country. The nine-day festival is not complete without the Garba and Dandiya dance events, especially in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and many other cities of Gujarat as well as Maharashtra.

This year the Navratri festival, dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga, will be celebrated from October 15 to October 24.

With Navratri just around the corner, dance enthusiasts in Mumbai are gearing up to perfect their garba moves at various dance institutes in the city. From traditional steps to modern dance moves, these workshops promise a delightful learning experience for all participants. Here’s a list of top dance schools where you can ace that perfect move for Garba Nights:

Rangeela Raasleela

Starting the festive season with a bang, Rangeela Raasleela offers a one-day workshop at Natraj Dance Studio, Borivali West. For just Rs 499, participants can learn the basics of Garba, including barrels, spin techniques and beginner’s steps. This one-day workshop brings the opportunity to brush up your skills and groove to the rhythm of Navratri.

Soni’s School of Garba Dance

Soni’s School of Garba Dance invites enthusiasts to weekend batches. The classes started on September 30 at Creative Stepz Studio, Juhu. Explore folk steps like 2-taali, 3-taali, hinch, popat, baithak, and partner steps. Classes run from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays.

RD Garba Classes

If you’ve never tried Garba before but wish to dance your heart out this Navratri, RD Garba Classes offers crash courses every Tuesday and Friday from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bharat Seva Sadan Banquet Hall, Dadar East. Learn western titodo, traditional titodo, popat, dodhiya, and more. The course fee is Rs 1,000 for four sessions. Call 8160544808 for details.

Ramzat Garba Classes

Embark on a week-long garba journey at Ramzat Garba Classes, starting on October 8 at Parekh Hall, Malad East. This crash course, priced at Rs 2,500, covers all traditional steps and provides valuable tips to enhance your skills. Classes are scheduled from 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Gurudev Natraj Studio

For an immersive garba experience, Gurudev Natraj Studio offers a 10-day workshop from October 2 at Suchita Business Park, Ghatkopar East. Learn a fusion of steps including spins, barrels, hinch, dodhiya, popat, and trishul. Classes are available in different time slots: 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. and 10 p.m. to 11 p.m You can join for Rs 3,000 and dance your way into Navratri.