Dance is one of the most significant forms of recreations for anyone. It is a mode of expression that has existed in our civilizations since ancient times. Dance has served several purposes. It has been performed to offer prayers in temples, to relax, to appease the kings, to charm the visitors, to improve one’s skills and what not! Dance is a manifestation of human spirit and happiness of our existence. No one has ever tried to preserve diverse forms of dance yet it is still there and it will be always there as long as humans exist.
There are several types of dance and so are the dance classes. India has been home to wonderful classical dances like Bharathanatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Kuchipudi, Manipuri, Mohiniyattam, Odissi etc. All these dance forms have originated in different parts of the country and that is a true indicative of popularity and importance of dance in our society.
India has also accepted dances from other countries. Presence of jazz, ballet, salsa, flamenco, jive, hip hop, street dance, break-dance along with folk dances like bhangra and dandiya etc shows the openness and accepting nature of Indian culture towards other forms of art. One very crucial proof of Indian’s love for dance is presence of numerous dance classes spread all across India. One can find several dance institutions and private classes being held for dance.
Many professional studios operate dance classes to people of all age group. Most of these dance classes have students in the age group of six to sixty. Learning dance acts as a kind of de-stressor for many people. Many parents send their kids to these dance classes to gain confidence and to develop their personalities.
Several renowned dance classes have been designed with right flooring, lighting, acoustics and ambience for dance sessions. All forms of dance including jive, hip hop, flamenco and salsa along with
hindi songs dance, kathak, ballroom etc are taught in these dance classes. Dance was always popular in India and with passage of time it is getting even more popularity amongst people of all age groups.