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Why Every Parent Should Enroll Their Child in Bhangra and Giddha

September 24, 2025

As parents, we constantly ask ourselves: What can I give my child that will help them succeed, stay healthy, and feel proud of who they are? The answer often lies not just in books or sports, but in culture. At the Royal Academy of Punjab, we believe that introducing children to Bhangra and Giddha gives them tools for life — confidence, resilience, and connection to their roots.

Bhangra: Energy, Strength, and Leadership

Bhangra is more than just high-energy moves. It builds physical fitness through stamina, balance, and coordination. For many parents, the best part is watching their child channel endless energy into something positive and productive.

But Bhangra also teaches discipline and leadership. Children learn how to practice, work as a team, and perform in front of audiences — skills that build confidence in school, social settings, and later in life. When kids dance to the dhol beats, they don’t just perform — they shine.

Giddha: Grace, Confidence, and Storytelling

If Bhangra builds strength, Giddha builds expression. Rooted in storytelling and tradition, Giddha empowers children — especially girls — to use their voices. Through boliyan, they learn how to communicate, laugh, share, and express feelings with pride.

Parents often tell us how their daughters grow more confident, whether it’s speaking in front of a class or standing tall in new environments. Giddha is not only about dance; it’s about celebrating identity with grace, rhythm, and joy.

Why It Matters for Parents

We live in a fast-paced world where children are surrounded by distractions. It’s easy for them to lose touch with their heritage. By enrolling your child in Bhangra or Giddha, you’re giving them more than dance lessons:

  • Health and Wellness: A fun, active way to stay fit and strong.

  • Cultural Pride: A living connection to Punjabi roots.

  • Life Skills: Teamwork, discipline, leadership, and public speaking.

  • Community Connection: Friendships and mentorship that build belonging.

In many ways, these dances are investments in both your child’s present and their future.

The Royal Academy of Punjab Difference

At the Royal Academy of Punjab, we take pride in being more than a dance school. We are a community. Our instructors bring expertise, care, and passion to every class. They don’t just teach steps; they guide children to understand the why behind the moves — the history, culture, and spirit of Punjabi traditions.

Every performance is a celebration, not only for the children but for parents who witness the joy, confidence, and pride glowing on their kids’ faces.

Take the Step Today

As parents, we hold the key to passing culture from one generation to the next. By giving your child the gift of Bhangra and Giddha, you’re helping them stay active, build confidence, and carry forward the legacy of Punjab with pride.

Enroll your child today and see them thrive — as dancers, as leaders, and as proud members of a community that celebrates both tradition and tomorrow.

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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.