National Dance Academy

You can find us in Kalkaji, right under the Shemrock School at N-25. It’s an interesting spot because we share the space near the school, so there are always kids and parents running around. The academy isn't some giant stage or theater. It’s just a couple of rooms where we put down some mats or wood floors so people can practice their steps. You can usually hear the music coming from the basement or the side rooms if you walk by in the evening. We get all kinds of people coming through. Some are serious about it, others just want to move around after work. We don't have a big reception desk with a fancy person sitting there. Usually, one of us just wipes our hands and comes over to talk if someone knocks on the door. It’s a bit dusty sometimes because of the construction nearby, but we try to keep it clean for the dancers. Kalkaji is a busy place, and being at N-25 makes it easy for locals to drop by. We spend a lot of time just repeating the same moves until everyone gets it right. It’s tiring but it’s what we do. No big speeches about art or anything, just teaching the steps and making sure nobody trips. If you come by, just look for the Shemrock sign and you’ll find us tucked underneath. It’s a simple setup but it works for us and the students. We’ve been here quite a while now.