Bollywood and Indian dance FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is your class pricing?
Pricing is the same in both Denver & Boulder, and can be found at the bottom of the schedule page

When and where are classes held?
Our complete schedule and locations, with google map links, are on our schedule page

Can I try out a class first?
Our classes are taught semi-cumulatively, in that we spend 2-4 weeks working on a particular dance. So unless you drop in on the first class of a new song, we will be adding onto choreography started in a previous class. With that said, if you choose to try out a class, mid-song, you still need to contact us prior to dropping in to verify that there is space in the class you would like to take. You may try a class one time before deciding to register for a package; classes are $20, cash only, and subject to availability.

Can I come watch a class, instead of taking a drop in class?
Unfortunately no, for reasons of liability and also for the comfort of our current students.

How do I sign up for classes?
Please send an email to classes@bollywoodwest.com so that we can verify availability in the class/location of your choice, and get the registration form to you. Please don’t just show up to the studio.

Can I pay for classes with a credit card?
We are able to accept Mastercard and Visa, Google Checkout and Paypal. Transactions must be complete by noon, on the day of your class, otherwise please make arrangements to pay by cash or check at the studio. *Returned checks are subject to an NSF fee, and further payments must be made by cash or certified funds only.

What should I wear to class?
Unless we’re doing "Dil To Paagal Hai", this isn’t a leotard-and-tights with matching legwarmers type of class. Most students wear yoga clothes, t-shirts, tank tops, sweats, or other activewear; as long as you are comfortable and can move around easily. Most women also find it a good idea to wear a sports bra or similar support.

As for footwear, all of our studios have a "No Street Shoes" policy to protect the specialty dance flooring, so please don’t wear your regular shoes in class. You are welcome to dance barefoot, or try dance sandals, jazz shoes, or a dansneaker. Athletic shoes are permitted, so long as they are not worn for other/outside activities and have a non-marking sole (most major-brand shoes will indicate so on the sole).

How difficult are Bollywood West classes?
Because we have a mixed-level student base, we teach to all levels. In a class, there will be variations in choreography given, to accommodate beginner and experienced students. Students are encouraged to ask for alternative choreography to accommodate their experience levels and/or physical abilities. We don’t want to frustrate our students, nor do we wish to bore them.

Do I need dance experience to take a Bollywood West class?
While experience is not required, it is absolutely helpful. Not just for the prior experience of some type of dance or working knowledge/vocabulary/experience of body movement, but also to understand the basic expectations and responsibilities in a dance class. For example, to understand what warm-up is and why we do it, or why laughing at other students is absolutely unacceptable, and that the pace of the class is based on students asking questions or saying “can we slow down?” as needed—our responsibility is to teach you some fantastic dances, but we can only gauge the pace to teach at when our students are actively involved in the class.

Do you teach children’s classes?
At this time we do not teach toddlers, elementary or junior-high school aged children. Our classes are for adults, although teenagers may be granted admission on an individually evaluated basis and with written parental consent.

Can I join the performing group?
Students are selected for the performing company by the instructor and/or invited to audition. We typically like for students to be regularly active in Bollywood West classes for 4-6 months, prior to consideration for the performing company, even with prior dance experience. If you are interested in being considered for the performing company, please mention it to us!