Dance classes with a difference

Sandip Soparrkar’s Ballroom, Shiamak Davar’s Summer Funk, Kaytee’s Salsa — you’ve tried it all and bought the leotard. But you know there’s more to explore dance-wise than jive kicks, jazz hands and spot turns. You’ve just been wondering where to take your happy feet.

Our Trendy Dance-aholic gives the verdict on the best schools for adventurous twinkle toes in town:

Arts in Motion (AiM) Dance Studio: One of the very few classes where you can learn soul-uplifting Modern/Contemporary dance. Or try the Tango or Belly-dancing. 39, T.V. Chidambaran Marg, Sion (E); Tel: 98203-80009.

Moksh: If you want to groom your Bollywood jhatkas for the upcoming festive and wedding season, this is the class to attend. 75, Bhulabhai Desai Rd. Opp. The American Consulate; Tel: 23610221/23676990.

The Pulse Studio: Among the variety of dance styles on offer here, the hottest ones right now are Hip Hop and Modern. Some batches are ongoing and let you pay by the class. Neeta Apartments, Ground floor, Opposite Santacruz Talwarkar’s, Near Standard Chartered Bank; Tel: 26494865/98208-71257.

The DanceWorx: Renowned dance guru Ashley Lobo lets you perfect Old Skool footwork in Street Jazz classes that combine technique and fun. Also on the anvil: Ballet. St Stanislaus School, Hill Road, Bandra; Tel: 65159994. New centres in Andheri and Juhu soon.

Price: All studios start at about Rs 200 per session, with an 8-12 session minimum; Duration: varies between 60-90 mins, 2-3 times a week.