Dance Arts Academy

Dance Arts Academy is located right in the heart of Lokhandwala in Andheri West. It’s a studio where the sound of music and thumping feet is the norm. We have a large room with wooden floors that we try to keep clean, though it’s hard with so many people coming in and out. The walls are mostly mirrors, which helps the students see what they are doing. It can get pretty humid inside when a class is full, even with all the fans going at full speed. We teach a variety of styles, but it’s mostly about getting people to move and enjoy themselves. We have kids coming in after school and adults who drop by in the evenings. The neighborhood of Lokhandwala is always full of life, so there’s a lot of energy around us. We don’t have a fancy reception desk or a big staff. Usually, it’s just one of us handling the music and the teaching at the same time. We spend a lot of time showing the same steps until everyone gets it right. My own shoes are usually worn out from all the hours spent on the floor. It’s a tiring job but seeing someone finally nail a routine makes it worth it. We aren't trying to be a celebrity studio; we just want a place where anyone can come and learn a bit of dance. It’s simple, it’s loud, and it’s what we do every day. Sometimes we even stay late just to practice our own moves when the studio is empty.