2026 Weekly Classes for Adults & Kids
3200 Elmwood Ave, Room 122, Buffalo, 14217
Schedule: 2026 Schedule Coming SOON!!
Bollywood/Folk Combo Class
Wednesdays: 6-7pm
Saturdays: 12-1pm
Instructor: Gaitrie Subryan
Designed for all skill levels, this class will introduce you to the basics of Bollywood dance and combining graceful, expressive movements with fun, upbeat, choreography. We will also explore the fundamental movements of Garba dance. Garba is a folk dance from Gujrat, India.
Whether you’re looking to try something new, improve your coordination, or simply have fun, this class is the perfect way to move to the rhythm of Bollywood’s colorful music and culture.
Open to all levels—just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to “Nach” (Dance)!
Session Dates: 2026 Schedule Coming soon
Adult Jazz Dance Class
Tuesdays: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Instructor: Holli Simme
Get ready to move, groove, and express yourself in our high-energy Jazz Dance Class led by the amazing Holli! This class is perfect for all levels, whether you’re a beginner looking to explore the joy of jazz or a seasoned dancer wanting to refine your technique.
Holli’s dynamic teaching style blends traditional jazz fundamentals with contemporary flair, focusing on sharp lines, fluid movements, and expressive storytelling through dance. Expect a class filled with upbeat music, fun choreography, and plenty of opportunities to build confidence and let your personality shine.
What to Expect:
- Warm-up with conditioning and flexibility exercises
- Learn jazz technique including kicks, turns, and leaps
- Develop confidence and stage presence
- Enjoy a supportive and inclusive atmosphere
Session Dates: 2026 Schedule Coming soon
Bharatnatyam
Instructor: Thursday: 5:45-6:45pm
Instructor: Niharika Gowda
This is an opportunity to explore one of the oldest and most graceful forms of Indian classical dance. Rooted in storytelling, rhythm, and expressive movement, Bharatanatyam offers both a cultural and artistic experience for dancers of all levels. Areas that we are coming will include, History of Indian classical dance, fundamentals of Nritta ( Pure dance) and Abhinaya (facial expressions).
Participants will learn and present a short Bharatanatyam dance idem at the end of the session.
Session Dates: 2026 Schedule Coming soon
Kathak Fundamentals
Wednesdays: 7-8pm
Instructor: Gaitrie Subryan
Rooted in the fundamentals of Kathak, an Indian classical dance form from North India, students dive deep and learn the guru shloka and namaskar, who start this dance form by honoring the space we move in. We will work on building strength through footwork (tat-kar), hashtaks (hand gestures), and Chakkars (turns). We will fine-tune Kathak movement exercises through our practice while leaning into the grace and beauty of this dance form.
We will work through Kathak compositions, kavitas (poems), and choreography.
This class is open to ages 13+
Session Dates: 2026 Schedule Coming soon
Silk Fan Dance Class
Not offered this session
Instructor: Holli Simme
Discover the elegance and excitement of silk fan dancing in our immersive 6-week class, perfect for beginners and all skill levels! Whether you’re new to the art or looking to enhance your technique, this course is designed to help you master the basics and add a touch of grace to your dance repertoire.
Throughout these six weeks, you’ll learn the fundamental techniques of fan dancing, seamlessly combining beautiful fan movements with footwork and whole-body coordination. By the end of the course, you’ll be dancing with confidence and flair, taking your fan dancing skills to a whole new level!
Please bring your own set of silk fans if you can. We’ll have extra fans available for practice during class, but they will not be for purchase. Get ready to express yourself, move to the rhythm, and have fun!
This class is open to ages 13+
Adult Class Passes
1 Class Pass: Allows you to take one class per week. (ex: Beginner Bollywood 13+)
2 Class Pass: Allows you to take one class per week. (ex: Beginner Bollywood + Silk Fans)
Unlimited Class Pass: Allows you to take 3 or more classes per week. Available for only the adult classes(Kathak, Jazz, Bollywood, )
Tots Bollywood (Ages 2-4)
Saturdays: 10:15-11am
Instructor: Gaitrie Subryan
Our tots class is designed to get your little ones comfortable with movement (all forms), These little dancers will learn basic dance steps, as well as how to take turns, count music, take direction from a teacher, and participate in a specialized classroom setting. We will be using props and other fun movement-based items to help keep these little ones focused and moving!
Session Dates: 2026 Schedule Coming soon
Kids Bollywood
(Ages 5-11)
Tuesdays: 5:30-6:15pm
Saturdays: 11:00-11:45am
Instructor: Gaitrie Subryan
Our little kids’ Bollywood class is filled with joyful, energetic movements and Bollywood music. In this class, we will share a range of dance styles in Bollywood, from modern hip hop/jazz steps to elegant classical movements to create a fun dance they can perform for family/friends or at an event. All classes include a warm-up, stretch technique, stationary and traveling moves, and the usage of props.
Session Dates: 2026 Schedule Coming soon