Nirvans Dance Academy

Nirvans Dance Academy is located at Brooke Field No. 3. It’s a decent-sized space that we’ve turned into a studio. The first thing we did was put in the wooden floors, which are the most important part of the whole place. They’ve got some scratches on them now from all the shoes and movement, but that just shows they’re being used. We don’t have a fancy reception desk or a velvet-roped entrance. It’s just a door that leads into the main hall. We spend our afternoons and evenings here. When the music starts, you can hear it out on the street a little bit. We teach all sorts of people, from little kids who are just learning to walk to adults who want to move a bit more. It gets pretty sweaty in here during the summer, but we have some big fans to keep the air moving. We’re not a big chain or a franchise. It’s just a local spot where people come to dance. We have some mirrors on the walls so everyone can see what they’re doing. Sometimes we have to move the speakers around to get the sound right. It’s a bit disorganized at times, with bags and water bottles left in the corners, but it feels alive. We just love the rhythm and seeing people enjoy themselves. It’s a simple life, focused on the beat and the steps every single day. The lights are a bit dim, but it helps everyone feel less shy when they are trying out new moves.