SSGD Grade 1 Garba Intensive - Leicester

Our certified class will be taught by local SSGD instructors and is open to students of all levels.

The session will focus on exploring movement vocabulary from SSGD’s core Grade 1 syllabus, whilst understanding the rhythm of Garba music, body and spatial awareness, and building confidence.

This is a great way to improve your balance and coordination whilst getting a full body workout!

What is Garba?

Garba is a traditional form of Indian folk dance, consisting of claps, clicks, bends and spins. It is a dance of celebration, usually performed during the Hindu festival of Navratri, and amongst other joyous occasions.

What are the benefits of attending?

Our Garba classes are open to people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds. Participants attending will enjoy fun and energetic sessions, whilst developing their movements and boosting confidence.

Sunday 14th September 2025

Time: 11am –3pm

Aakash Odedra Company

First Floor, 32 Belgrave Road

Leicester, LE4 5AS

Classes taught by trained local SSGD instructors

Ages 10+ - No prior dance experience required.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail ssgdeurope@gmail.comPlease be advised, once the class is booked, no refunds or credit is given for a missed session, unless the organiser cancels.

About the Sonis School of Garba Dance:

Jigar Soni and Suhrad Soni started teaching authentic Garba in 1998, with the vision of preserving and promoting the traditional form of this beautiful folk dance from Gujarat.

Being hugely popular in India over the last 26 years, SSGD have recently become more of a global platform as the largest Authentic Garba School, having a presence within 17 countries and 57 cities worldwide, with over 2000 students learning from SSGD every year.

We have been awarded by numerous organisations including the UK government, where Jigar and Suhrad Soni received an award from the House of Commons for their significant contribution towards promoting Indian culture globally.

The Soni brothers are the producers and choreographers of Falguni Pathak’s Garba anthems ‘Radha Ne Shyam' and 'Vasaladi, in addition to the latest Garba song for 2025, 'Ghammar Valona.'

Jigar Soni and Suhrad Soni are members of the International Dance Council, affiliated to UNESCO, which has enabled them to not only produce a certified syllabus for their Garba School but also present both Garba dance and, seminars at industry and private organisations.

Any questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail ssgdeurope@gmail.com

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Music Videos with Falguni Pathak

Radha Ne Shyam –https://youtu.be/i20fJIw29bA

Vasaladi -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcS3Xdjgl-U

Ghammar Valona - https://youtu.be/lpAqnNxH23A?feature=shared