Bolly-Natyam Intermediate
A semi-classical fusion class which combines Indian classical (Bharatanatyam) & Bollywood dance. Explore some of the technical aspects of Bharatanatyam in a fun yet challenging context! This course is an intermediate level and previous classical dance experience is required.
5 weeks: 17 November – 15 December 2026
Time: Tuesdays 6pm (1 hour class)**Final class on 15 Dec will be 1.5 hours from 6 – 7.30pm
Teacher: Jaya Karan
Course Fee: $200
8 Spots available
- Apply your existing foundations in Bharatanatyam in a creative and fun context
- Gradually learn a semi-classical fusion routine to a popular Bollywood song
- Get a great stamina and strength workout
- Learn from Sapphire Dance & Studio J founder – Jaya
- Get weekly practice videos to support your learning outside of class
- Have access to a private group chat (via WhatsApp), to encourage communication with other students and your teacher
- Gain performance skills by creating a dance video in the final lesson.* Your routine is professionally filmed and edited by Studio J. You will have full access to the final dance video, to share with family & friends (non-commercial use)
Teacher – Jaya Karan
Jaya is owner and director of two dance companies, Studio J and Sapphire Dance. A dancer-entrepreneur at heart, Jaya has been the driving force behind both companies success. Jaya was a corporate Physiotherapist in her previous career, but eventually gave that up to pursue her childhood passion. With no prior dance training, she started dancing as a hobby in her early 20’s, and decided to learn Bharatanatyam at the age of 32. Since then, Jaya has gone on to choreograph, teach, perform and work with some of the best in Australia’s Indian dance community. She has retired from corporate life and now works as a full-time dancer and studio owner. Having personally experienced how dance can create positive change, Jaya feels strongly about encouraging others to dance at any age. Read more about Jaya in our full interview here.