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Competition, Performance, and Excellence in Punjabi Folk Dance

January 17, 2026

Competition, Performance, and Excellence in Punjabi Folk Dance

Competition is not about trophies—it is about preparation. At Royal Academy of Punjab, competitive teams are built on readiness, discipline, and technical excellence.

Students are not rushed into competitions. They earn placement through attendance, skill development, and commitment. This mirrors traditional mentorship models where readiness determines opportunity.

Performance training sharpens focus and resilience. Students learn to handle pressure, manage expectations, and deliver consistently. These experiences translate into confidence in public speaking, academics, and leadership roles.

Royal Academy of Punjab has developed multiple competition pathways, allowing students to grow without burnout. Training is strategic, periodized, and aligned with long-term development.

The Academy’s leadership believes that success is repeatable when systems are strong. That philosophy drives every rehearsal, every performance, and every evaluation.

Parents appreciate transparency. Expectations are clear. Standards are firm. Results speak for themselves.

Locations & Registration Contacts

  • Surrey: 604-401-6700

  • Calgary: 368-889-0900

  • India: 88006 91871

Royal Academy of Punjab continues to set the benchmark for competitive Punjabi folk dance training.

BLOG 5: Choosing the Right Punjabi Dance Academy – What Parents Should Know

Not all dance programs are created equal. Parents must look beyond social media highlights and ask deeper questions: Is there structure? Is there discipline? Is there cultural integrity?

Royal Academy of Punjab was built to answer those questions with clarity.

The Academy prioritizes:

  • Qualified, experienced instructors

  • Structured curriculum and progression

  • Cultural authenticity

  • Student accountability

  • Long-term development

Classes are organized, purposeful, and aligned with outcomes. This is how cultural institutions have always operated—through standards, not shortcuts.

Choosing the right academy is an investment in your child’s growth. Royal Academy of Punjab treats that responsibility with seriousness and respect.

Locations & Registration Contacts

  • Surrey: 604-401-6700

  • Calgary: 368-889-0900

  • India: 88006 91871

Royal Academy of Punjab remains committed to its founding promise:
Discover a World of Punjabi Culture.

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Covid-19 Health and Safety Plan

Safe Physical Distancing: The dance floor has been marked into safe distance zones whichare at least 2 metres apart or more. Only one person is permitted per marker, and please stayin your marked area.

Hand washing: Please wash your hands or sanitize before your class and after your class.Use the sinks in the washrooms (one person at a time)

Masks: The most recent recommendation from Canada’s public health is that of wearing anon-medical masks or face covering as an additional layer of protection, even when physicaldistancing is active at the studio.

We recommend you wear a mask while attending a class if you are comfortable doing so, but do take it offif you experience dizziness or a shortness of breath while wearing it.

Our Cleaning and Disinfecting Protocols: We have implemented enhanced antibacterialand antiviral cleaning and sanitizing protocols for all common areas and surfaces, includingwashrooms, light switches, door handles. etc. This includes increasing the frequency thatthese items are cleaned (number of times per day) as well as the timing (before and afterclasses).

If You Feel Unwell: If you are experiencing symptoms such as fever, chills, a cough, sorethroat, stuffy or runny nose, etc, or if you are in proximity with someone who is ill, please stayhome and DO NOT attend classes (This will be strictly enforced).

Class Times: We are staggering our class start times with a break between classes to allowfor cleaning and sanitization as well as to prevent large groups from congregating in thestudio during class cross over.

Limited contact: Staff and students are asked to please refrain from high fives and hugs forthe time being from public health advisors.

Travel: If you have recently travelled internationally, please stay home, self - isolate yourself,and refrain from attending the classes. Also, if you have travelled across different provinceswith-in Canada, it is mandatory to let us know in advance.

PARENTS: You can help! Please help your children read and understand these guidelines if youdecide to send them for their classes at the studio.We have given the full control to ourparents to make the decision of whether to send the children to the studio or continue theirclasses on ZOOM. We recommend to encourage the students to take safety as a priority andthen learn to keep themselves safe.