If you’re passionate about exploring Punjabi culture or looking to stay fit while having fun, the Punjabi Folk Dance Academy (PFDA) offers a vibrant platform to learn traditional dances and music. With a mission to preserve and promote Punjabi heritage, PFDA provides a range of classes that cater to all ages and skill levels. Here’s what makes our academy the ultimate destination for cultural dance and music enthusiasts:
Our Bhangra classes are designed to be fun, friendly, and interactive, ensuring an engaging learning experience for everyone. Open to children as young as 5 years, these classes aim to create a strong foundation for aspiring dancers. Students are trained to perform on both recorded music and live dhol beats. Beyond Bhangra, we also teach other traditional Punjabi dances like Sammi, Jhummar, Luddi, Jindua, and Malwai Gidha, ensuring a well-rounded cultural education.
For those who love the grace and vibrancy of Gidha, our Gidha classes focus on mastering traditional Gidha bollian while also training students to sing them. Our expert coaches provide a friendly and interactive environment, ensuring students learn not just the routines but also the rich history and cultural significance of Gidha. This holistic approach helps students connect deeply with the art form.
At PFDA, we believe that mastering the dhol is essential for understanding the soul of Punjabi music. Our dhol classes are crafted by a professional dhol expert from India, ensuring students receive the best training possible. With a curriculum that includes learning studio-quality playing techniques, proper dhol maintenance, and rhythm mastery, our students graduate as skilled dhol players. Our dhol instructor, a Punjab State award winner, brings unmatched expertise and passion to every class.
Looking to stay fit while immersing yourself in Punjabi culture? Our Bhangra fitness classes for adults are the perfect blend of exercise and entertainment. These summer classes, open to both men and women, focus on basic Bhangra steps while providing an effective workout. With a minimum enrollment of two months, participants enjoy an energetic environment that promotes both physical health and cultural appreciation.
Whether you’re a beginner eager to learn, a parent seeking cultural activities for your child, or an adult looking for a unique fitness routine, PFDA has something for everyone. Join us and experience the joy of Punjabi folk traditions like never before.
Contact us today to learn more or to register for our upcoming sessions. Let’s keep the vibrant spirit of Punjab alive together!
We register 5 years and older.
For the beginners mostly on weekends. But some trained groups have classes on weekdays.
In the first week of every month.
Simply wear light comfortable clothes and clean indoor shoes-bring bottle of water
It depends upon the capability of the dancer.
We move the kid into advanced teams based on their age.Our trained teams participate in competitions across North America
Yes at our annual events and other events in Edmonton
In the beginning we teach basics together. When they get trained then moved into separate teams.
We teach a combination of both. But our main focus to develop the strong base of traditional dance.
Yes we have teams for competitions. Our teams participate in the top competitions in North America.
Yes we have classes for Adults both male and female.
