Kalakar Institution Of Dance

You can find us right on Lokamanya Tilak Road in Mumbai. It’s a very busy part of the city, so there is always the sound of horns and traffic coming through the windows. The room we use for dance is up a flight of stairs that are a bit steep. We’ve been here for a while and the walls could probably use a fresh coat of paint, but we’re more focused on the dancing than the decor. The space is often crowded because we have a lot of students coming in at the same time. We have to be very organized with the schedule or it becomes a mess. I spend a lot of my day checking my watch and making sure we start the next group on time. In Mumbai, everyone is always in a hurry, and our students are no different. They rush in from work or college, change quickly, and get to work on the floor. We have a small fan that rattles a bit, but it helps with the heat. It’s not a polished studio like you see in the movies. It’s just a plain room where people put in a lot of sweat and effort. We don't have fancy changing rooms, just a small curtained area in the corner. Most people don't mind because they are here to learn. The energy in the room is always high, which makes the long hours on Tilak Road worth it.