Bollyfolk or Yoga
Open-level entry points with no prior dance experience required.
Weekly classes · Shoonya Dance Centre · Ghent
Start whereyour feet are.
Weekly classes are run by Shoonya Dance Centre: nine weekly classes with Swapnil Dagliya, from your first Bollyfolk step to advanced Bollywood and Indian semi-classical work.
no perfect feet required ↗
Find your way in
What do you
want from it?
Indian dance is not one style, and beginners are not one kind of person. Choose by the feeling you want, then let technique grow from there.
Classes take place at Shoonya Dance Centre in Ghent and run from September 2026 to January 2027.
Bhangra
Big movement, strong shoulders and the unmistakable lift of the dhol.
Bollywood
Drama, musicality and performance energy shaped through choreography.
Technique or semi-classical
Footwork, turns, mudras, alignment and controlled expression.
Sep 2026 – Jan 2027
The weekly
practice.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings at Shoonya Dance Centre, Stapelplein 41, Ghent.
Open-level classes welcome complete beginners. Level 2 and Level 3 build on an Indian dance foundation — the same numbering Shoonya Dance Centre uses, so a class means the same thing wherever you read about it.
Tuesday18:30–21:40
Bollyfolk
Cheraw and Lavani at a quicker pace. Best after an open-level semester.
Yoga
Iyengar-influenced alignment, breath and stillness for all bodies.
Indian Dance Technique
Alignment, footwork, Kathak turns, mudras and body control.
Wednesday17:20–21:45
Yoga
The early slot, before the dance evening starts. Same Iyengar-influenced work as Tuesday.
Bollyfolk
The main entry point: Garba and Khoriya this semester.
Bhangra
Punjabi folk energy, shoulder work, jumps and rhythmic stamina.
Indian Semi-Classical
Kathak-shaped footwork, mudras, eye expression and precision.
Thursday18:30–20:30
Bollywood
Expressive choreography with personality, musicality and drama.
Bollywood
Technique-first choreography with clean timing and strong posture.
Count it in
No perfect feet.Just a first beat.
begin anywhere.
Your teacher
Taught by
Swapnil.
Swapnil Dagliya is the artistic director of ABC and co-founder of Shoonya Dance Centre. He has taught and performed Indian dance since 2008, with training in Indian folk dance, contemporary dance and ballet.
Classes connect movement to context. Folk, Bollywood and semi-classical forms keep their own vocabulary instead of being flattened into one generic style.
At home and further afield
Not in Ghent?
Still covered.
Start with ten basic Bollywood steps at home, follow step-by-step folk tutorials, or bring Swapnil to a studio, festival or cultural organisation in your city.
Private one-to-one coaching and guest workshops are booked directly with Swapnil at swapnil.dance, built around your style, questions and pace.
Bollywood basics
Ten beginner steps designed to work with many Bollywood songs.
Private coaching
One-to-one sessions for Bollywood, Kalbeliya, Bhangra, folk and semi-classical work.
Garba workshops
Footwork, rhythm, circle flow and the community energy of Gujarat’s folk tradition.
Guest teaching
Workshops and collaborations for studios, festivals and cultural organisations.
Questions about classes
Before your
first step.
Do I need dance experience?
No prior experience is needed for Wednesday Bollyfolk, Yoga or Indian Dance Technique. Level 2 and Level 3 classes build on an Indian dance foundation.
What does a semester cost?
Public full price is €173 for a 60-minute weekly class per semester. Indian Semi-Classical, at 75 minutes, is €202. Registration options continue through Shoonya Dance Centre.
How long is the semester?
The semester runs from 14 September 2026 to 30 January 2027, with 14 to 16 weekly sessions depending on the class.
Is there an age limit?
Most classes are open from age 12. Yoga is open from age 16. There is no upper age limit for open-level classes.
All the detail
Choose with
confidence.
Full class descriptions, online coaching and touring workshop information—kept out of the way until you want it.
Weekly classes in Ghent
Indian dance classes in Ghent — with Swapnil Dagliya
Swapnil Dagliya — Artistic Director of ABC a bollywood company, trained at Broadway Dance Center (New York) and Opus Ballet (Florence) — teaches nine weekly Indian dance classes at Shoonya Dance Centre in Ghent. Bollywood, Bhangra, Bollyfolk, Garba, Semi-Classical, Indian Technique, and Yoga. Semester: Sep 2026 – Jan 2027.
Which class is right for me?
I'm a total beginner and just want to have fun. Start with Bollyfolk (Wed) or Yoga — no experience needed.
I want a massive cardio workout. You'll love Bhangra — high-energy, full-body, loud. Bollyfolk (Wed) is a great entry point first.
I love the drama and expressions of Bollywood films. Bollywood is your match — expressive choreography, personality, and performance energy.
I want to improve my balance, spins, and grace. Join Indian Semi-Classical or Indian Dance Technique — both focus on precision and control.
Enrollment opens twice a year. Your first week is always free.
🍂 Fall/Winter semester (Sept – Feb). The fall semester runs from 14 September 2026 to 30 January 2027, with breaks for autumn (1–8 Nov) and winter holidays (20 Dec – 10 Jan). Registration opens at shoonyadance.com.
🌷 Spring/Summer semester (Feb – June). The spring semester runs from mid-February to mid-June 2027, with a break for Easter holidays. Free trial week: 15–20 February 2027. Registration opens in December 2026.
🔥 Winter & Summer intensives. Between semesters, Swapnil Dagliya hosts multi-day Indian dance intensives at Shoonya Dance Centre. These bootcamps are designed to fast-track technique and act as a bridge into Level 2 or Level 3 classes the following semester.
Swapnil's classes · Sep 2026 – Jan 2027 · Shoonya Dance Centre, Ghent
Tuesday evenings · 18:30–21:40
Bollyfolk. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. One or two regional folk traditions per semester — more complex choreography and a faster pace. This semester: Cheraw (bamboo dance from Mizoram) and Lavani (theatrical folk dance from Maharashtra). Best after a semester of Wednesday Bollyfolk. Age 12+.
Yoga. Iyengar-influenced yoga taught by Swapnil Dagliya, who completed his training in Pune in 2011. Emphasis on alignment, breath, and stillness. Open to all bodies and all levels. Age 16+.
Indian Dance Technique. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. No choreography — just foundations: alignment, footwork, Kathak turns (chakkars), mudras, and body control. The class that makes every other Indian dance style feel cleaner and stronger. All levels. Age 12+.
Wednesday evenings · 17:20–21:45
Yoga. The early slot, before the dance evening starts — the same Iyengar-influenced work as Tuesday. Open to all bodies and all levels. Age 16+.
Bollyfolk. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. The main entry point into Indian dance at Shoonya — a different regional folk tradition each semester. This semester: Garba from Gujarat and Khoriya from Haryana. No experience needed. Age 12+.
Bhangra. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. The harvest dance of Punjab — high-energy, strong shoulder work, big jumps, and the unmistakable lift of the dhol drum. For dancers with an Indian dance foundation or one year of experience. Age 12+.
Indian Semi-Classical. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. Between Kathak and Bollywood — precise footwork, mudras, and eye expression. For dancers with an Indian dance foundation or two years of experience. Age 12+.
Thursday evenings · 18:30–20:30
Bollywood. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. Expressive choreographies — some lyrical, some high-energy — with a focus on personality and drama. A good fit after a semester of Bollyfolk, or with a general dance background. Age 12+.
Bollywood. Taught by Swapnil Dagliya. Technique-first. Choreographies lean toward semi-classical — clean footwork, strong posture, tight timing. Best for dancers with 3+ years of experience. Top dancers may be invited to join ABC. Age 12+.
Learn online
1:1 private coaching · Online via Zoom · Worldwide
Learn the dance. Not just the steps.
Private coaching is a 60-minute one-to-one Zoom session shaped around your goals, starting level and chosen style. It is separate from the in-person semester classes at Shoonya Dance Centre.
Styles
Choose from Kalbeliya, Bollywood, Bhangra, Indian folk or Indian semi-classical work. Complete beginners and experienced dancers are both welcome.
How it works
Sessions include live feedback, focused drills and practice notes. Coaching is booked directly with Swapnil — mention your time zone and what you want to learn when you get in touch.
Garba workshops across Europe
Garba across Europe.
Swapnil teaches Garba as a living Gujarati folk practice: weight, rhythm, claps, turns and the collective flow of the circle—not only choreography.
Workshops can be adapted for studios, festivals, cultural organisations, schools and community groups across Belgium and Europe, and are booked directly with Swapnil.
Your first count
Ready
to start?
Registration and questions about levels go to Shoonya Dance Centre, which runs the weekly classes.