Expect a high-energy, no-pressure class where we break down a fun Bollywood combo full of sass, attitude, and swagger — no prior dance experience required, just bring your energy! We’ll warm up together, learn the choreography in digestible sections with lots of repetition, and finish by running the full piece to feel like a star. My teaching style is all about building confidence through movement — we laugh, we mess up, we own it, and by the end you’ll walk out feeling fierce
Cost: $20 single class
What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
Bollywood dance emerged in India’s Hindi film industry, blending classical Indian forms like Kathak with folk styles, jazz, hip-hop, and Bollywood’s signature theatrical flair. The ‘sassy’ style specifically draws from the confident, expressive item numbers and glam sequences that became iconic in Bollywood cinema from the 1990s onward — think bold attitude, sharp facial expressions, and playful power. It’s since become a global phenomenon, celebrated for how it fuses cultural storytelling with high-energy, unapologetic self-expression.
What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
I’ve been teaching Bollywood dance for over 15 years, with formal training in Kathak, contemporary, and jazz that shapes how I approach movement and musicality. That blend gives me a unique lens on Bollywood — I draw on Kathak’s precision and expressive footwork, contemporary’s fluidity, and jazz’s sharp, dynamic energy to build choreography that feels both grounded and fresh. As a choreographer and performer, I’ve staged shows and competed at World of Dance finals in LA, and I bring that performance experience directly into how I coach students to perform with confidence, not just execute steps.
Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
I am passionate about teaching this style because Bollywood dance lets people step into a version of themselves that’s bold, expressive, and unafraid to take up space — and watching students find that confidence, often for the first time, is what keeps me coming back to the studio.
How can students learn more about this offering?
Instagram: @dancewithdhara
Contact Information
Contact Dhara:
+1 (610) 203-1337
