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Giddha classes Registration

January 9, 2026

Giddha Classes

Expression, Confidence, and Cultural Continuity

Giddha holds a unique and powerful place within Punjabi folk culture. It is expressive without being casual, graceful without being weak, and joyful while carrying deep social meaning. At Royal Academy of Punjab, Giddha is taught with the respect and seriousness it deserves, preserving its authenticity while empowering students to express themselves with confidence.

The Giddha program focuses on rhythm, boli, facial expression, hand movements, and group awareness. Students learn how storytelling, emotion, and musical timing work together to create impactful performances. Equal importance is placed on cultural etiquette, lyrical understanding, and historical relevance, ensuring that dancers connect intellectually and emotionally with the form.

Classes are structured to support kids, youth, teens, and adults, allowing students to grow at their own pace while remaining challenged. Younger dancers build confidence, coordination, and self-expression, while older students refine technique, stage presence, and leadership skills. For many students, Giddha becomes a powerful tool for voice, identity, and empowerment.

The Academy’s Giddha instruction follows time-tested teaching methodologies. Movements are introduced gradually, repetition is encouraged, and progress is measured over time. This traditional approach is intentional—it reflects how folk knowledge has always been passed down, generation to generation, with care and responsibility.

Performance opportunities are integrated thoughtfully, not rushed. Students learn that representation of culture comes with responsibility. The goal is not just to perform, but to represent Punjabi heritage with dignity and accuracy.

Giddha Registration & Contact

  • Surrey, Canada: 604-401-6700

  • Calgary, Canada: 368-889-0900

  • India (Delhi): +91 88006 91871

This program is ideal for families who value cultural depth, confidence-building, and authentic expression.

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COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan
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Royal Academy of Punjab

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.