INDIAN DANCE TECHNIQUE IN GHENT
INDIAN DANCE TECHNIQUE AT SHOONYA
Day:
Tuesday 20:30 - 21:30
Where:
Studio Aakash (2nd Floor)
Teacher:
Swapnil Dagliya
Levels:
Open Level
Language & Age:
EN/NL | 12+
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Start Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
End Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Total: 14 Sessions
Time: 20:30 - 21:30Schedule:
Feb: 10, 24
Mar: 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Apr: 21, 28
May: 12, 19, 26
Jun: 2, 9
Note: No class Feb 16–22 (Krokusvakantie) or Apr 6–19 (Paasvakantie).
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Details for our Fall/Winter semester are currently being finalized. Please check back in May for the full schedule and pricing.
Level Up Your Indian Dance Skills
Indian dance technique - Open Level
Want to level up your Indian dance skills? This focused technique class is the perfect companion to your ongoing Indian dance training.
In this class, you will:
Strengthen your foundation with Indian dance at the Barre.
Improve your balance, alignment, and body control.
Learn smooth weight shifts and spatial awareness.
Build strength and precision through across-the-floor progressions, drills, and technical exercises.
Refine your Kathak chakkars (pirouette).
Rooted in Indian classical and modern dance principles, this class builds the foundation to help you dance stronger, cleaner, and with more clarity—whether you're performing folk, semi-classical, or Bollywood/Bollyfolk styles.
No choreography. Just technique. Just growth.
What to wear & bring:
Wear comfy, fitted clothes you can move in—like leggings (no jeans). You will need to come barefoot to connect with the floor properly. Please note that no shoes of any kind are permitted in Studio Aakash. Leave your street shoes outside before entering, and don't forget to bring a water bottle!
Register
Dance Technique - Open Level
When: Tuesday, 20:30 - 21:30
(14 sessions)Price: €173
12% Discount for students (under 25 years)
80% Social Discount with UiTPAS
Meet Your Instructor
Swapnil Dagliya
Swapnil Dagliya is the artistic director and co-founder of Shoonya Dance Centre in Ghent, Belgium. Born and raised in Pune, India—near Mumbai, the heart of Bollywood—he grew up immersed in the vibrant world of Indian film music and dance. He blends his Indian roots with training in ballet, jazz, modern, and contemporary dance to make Indian dance more accessible and relatable to international audiences.
He is a certified instructor with Learn Bhangra® and holds a diploma in Indian folk dance, with deep expertise in traditional forms like Garba, Rajasthani dances such as Ghoomar and Kalbeliya, and other folk styles from across India. His formal training includes graduation from the Broadway Dance Center in New York and advanced studies at Opus Ballet in Florence, Italy, where he trained with renowned teachers and international artists.
From 2008 to 2018, Swapnil led his own dance school in India—SPACE (Swapnil’s Performing Arts & Contemporary Ensemble)—and taught dance and theory at Lalit Kala Kendra – University of Pune and Flame University, mentoring many young dancers.
His journey with movement began in childhood through yoga, guided by his grandmother, a student of B.K.S. Iyengar. In 2011, he completed his yoga teacher training in Pune, a foundation that continues to influence his approach to choreography and teaching today.
Now based in Belgium, Swapnil teaches regular classes at Shoonya Dance Centre and leads ABC a Bollywood Company. He is also the curator of the annual Gent India Dans Festival, a celebration of the richness and diversity of Indian dance in the heart of Ghent.
Perfect Pairings
The Ultimate Training Combo:
Joining the Yoga class right before this one is the absolute best way to prepare your body and get the most out of your technique training!
Apply your skills: Want to put all those chakkars and graceful weight shifts to use in choreography? Pair this class with Kathak (Semi-Classical) or Bollywood to see your hard work pay off on the dance floor!
Remember: Students taking multiple weekly classes automatically receive a discount at checkout!
