Cyclone Dance Institute

Cyclone Dance Institute is located on City Light Road in Sakinaka. If you know the area, you know it is always humming with noise and people moving about. We started this studio because we wanted a place to just move and get away from the daily grind. It’s a basic setup. We have the mirrors on the walls and a floor that has seen a lot of footsteps over the years. The humidity in Mumbai can make the studio feel a bit heavy, but once the music starts, nobody really cares. We teach all sorts of styles, from the stuff you see in movies to more traditional steps. We aren't a high-end gym or a polished academy. It’s more like a community spot where kids and adults show up after their day is done. The stairs up to the studio are a bit narrow, and the paint is peeling in some corners, but the energy inside is what matters. We spend most of our nights here, often staying late to finish a routine. Sakinaka is a tough place with all the traffic, so having this dance space is a relief for many of us. We don’t have a fancy website or a PR team. People usually just hear the music from the street and walk in to see what is happening. We just want to keep the rhythm going for as long as we can. It's just a place for people who like to dance.