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Why Structured Dance Training Matters for Children and Youth

January 17, 2026

Why Structured Dance Training Matters for Children and Youth

In today’s environment, children are surrounded by constant stimulation but limited structure. Activities come and go, attention spans shorten, and discipline often takes a back seat. This is precisely where structured Punjabi folk dance training creates long-term impact.

At Royal Academy of Punjab, dance is treated as an educational discipline. Classes are not casual drop-ins—they are purpose-driven sessions designed to build physical strength, mental focus, and emotional resilience. Structure is intentional, because structure builds leaders.

Punjabi folk dance is physically demanding. It improves stamina, coordination, posture, and rhythm. More importantly, it instills accountability. Students arrive on time, practice regularly, and understand that progress is earned—not gifted.

Youth enrolled in the Academy develop confidence through achievement, not validation. Performances, competitions, and showcases are milestones—not the end goal. The true outcome is growth in character.

Parents often observe significant changes:

  • Improved discipline and time management
  • Increased confidence and self-expression
  • Stronger connection to heritage
  • Healthier use of energy and focus

The Academy’s teaching model respects how things have always been done—through repetition, correction, and mentorship—while adapting delivery to modern learners. This balance between old-school discipline and modern understanding is what sets Royal Academy of Punjab apart.

Unlike short-term programs, the Academy emphasizes long-term commitment. Students move through levels, receive consistent feedback, and are prepared for advanced opportunities when ready—not rushed.

This approach ensures that children and youth don’t just participate—they progress.

Locations & Registration Contacts

  • Surrey: 604-401-6700
  • Calgary: 368-889-0900
  • India: 88006 91871

Royal Academy of Punjab remains committed to raising disciplined, confident, and culturally grounded individuals—one class at a time.

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COVID-19 Health & Safety Plan
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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.