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Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude, Growth & the Power of Community at the Royal Academy of Punjab

October 13, 2025

Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude, Growth & the Power of Community at the Royal Academy of Punjab

As the leaves turn golden and families gather to share food, laughter, and memories, the Royal Academy of Punjab extends heartfelt gratitude to every student, parent, volunteer, and teacher who forms the heartbeat of our community. Thanksgiving is more than a holiday—it’s a moment to reflect on the values that unite us: culture, connection, and care.

A Community Rooted in Culture and Heart

At the Royal Academy of Punjab, our mission has always been clear — to Discover a World of Punjabi Culture. Each beat of the dhol, each graceful movement of Giddha, and each energetic rhythm of Bhangra carries generations of heritage, discipline, and pride. This year, as we look back on our collective journey, we are deeply thankful for the families who trust us with their children’s cultural and personal growth.

Our students don’t just learn dance steps — they learn teamwork, leadership, and the importance of identity. In a world moving faster than ever, we take pride in grounding youth in the values of respect, resilience, and unity that our ancestors lived by.

Thank You to Our Students, Parents, Volunteers & Teachers

To our students – your spirit inspires us every single day. You are the carriers of a timeless legacy, showing the world that Punjabi culture isn’t fading; it’s thriving.

To our parents – your belief in us makes all the difference. You are the foundation of this Academy, supporting your children to stay connected to their roots.

To our volunteers – you are the quiet force that keeps our engine running, from setting up stages to organizing community events.

And to our teachers and mentors – your hard work, creativity, and commitment shape the next generation of cultural ambassadors. Your mentorship transforms talent into excellence and curiosity into confidence.

Why Your Child Should Be Part of the Royal Academy of Punjab

Every parent wants their child to grow with confidence, purpose, and belonging. The Royal Academy of Punjab isn’t just a dance school — it’s a space where culture meets character and tradition meets transformation. Here’s why families choose us year after year:

  • Cultural Pride: Your child learns the beauty of Punjabi heritage through authentic folk dance, music, and storytelling.

  • Confidence & Leadership: Our programs build discipline, teamwork, and stage confidence that extend far beyond the classroom.

  • Inclusivity: Every child is welcome, regardless of skill level or background. We celebrate diversity and ensure that all youth feel valued and seen.

  • Lifelong Connections: From recitals to community showcases, students form friendships and memories that last a lifetime.

  • Mentorship & Growth: Our experienced coaches, artists, and cultural leaders nurture not only performance skills but also emotional intelligence and resilience.

We’ve seen shy beginners become confident leaders. We’ve seen families come together through our festivals, showcases, and volunteer drives. We’ve seen culture transform into confidence — and confidence turn into leadership.

Looking Forward with Gratitude

As we celebrate this season of thankfulness, we look ahead with renewed commitment. Our journey continues to expand — new programs, new partnerships, and new opportunities to bring Punjabi arts to more communities across Canada. From Surrey to Alberta and beyond, we remain devoted to empowering youth, building bridges across cultures, and carrying forward the rhythm of Punjab for generations to come.

This Thanksgiving, we celebrate you — our community, our strength, our family. Together, we keep the legacy alive. Together, we dance forward. 💙

Happy Thanksgiving from the entire Royal Academy of Punjab family!

📩 To register your child or learn more about our upcoming programs, visit www.royalacademy.org or contact us at info@royalacademy.org

📞 604-401-6700

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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).

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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.

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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.