Jazz Dance Institute

You can find us over in Andheri West, right on the first floor above the street. We’re sharing the space with Bhakti Wellness, so it’s a bit of a mix of people coming for quiet things and then us making a racket with the music. The 10th Main and 56th Cross intersection is always a bit chaotic with traffic, so we usually hear a lot of honking while we're trying to count beats. The 3rd Block area is busy, but once you get up the stairs, it’s a bit more focused. We’ve got these big windows that let in some light, but mostly we’re just looking at the floor and trying to get the routines down. It gets pretty cramped when the bigger groups show up, especially on Saturday mornings when everyone is full of energy. We keep a stack of extra towels in the corner because the AC struggles sometimes when the room is full. It’s a lived-in kind of place. There are marks on the walls from where people lean while catching their breath. We don't have a big reception desk or anything like that. Usually, you just walk in and find someone fiddling with the speakers. It’s just how we do things here. If you miss the turn at the corner, you’ll end up wandering around the block for ages. We just try to make sure everyone feels okay while they're learning to move. It’s hard work but we enjoy the company.