Bollywood Babes – Showcase 2026
Hey there Bolly Babes!! Join us for a femme style Bollywood dance class that’s sexy, fun & empowering! Celebrate your inner feminine energy – Bollywood style! The course is at an intermediate level and prior dance experience is essential. Join us on stage and live out your dance dreams!
Dates: 30 May – 2 August 2026 *NO CLASS 27 June
Time: Saturday 1.15pm (1 hour class)
Teacher: Ida
Course Fee: $399
Showcase date: Sunday 2 August @ Bunjil Place Theatre
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- This course is part of Studio J’s annual stage show. Join us on stage and live out your dance dreams with your loved ones cheering you on!!
- Learn a mashup of uniquely feminine and sensual style Bollywood dance routines and perform this LIVE on stage!
- Learn a choreography in a safe and supportive environment
- Have fun dancing to the hottest Bollywood songs, from the classics to latest trends.
- Feel confident and comfortable in expressing your sensuality
- Have access to a private group chat (via WhatsApp), to encourage communication with other students and your teacher
**PLEASE NOTE:**
– Regular attendance throughout this course is essential in order to participate in the final stage performance, including a compulsory dress rehearsal on show day. Class recordings will be available for independent catch up between classes. If you miss any sessions and have not caught up adequately, then your participation in showcase will be reviewed and may be revoked.
– Showcase will be on Sunday 2 August at Bunjil Place Theatre, Narre Warren. Dress rehearsal is from approx 9am onwards, with performance from 6pm. Students must keep this entire day available for now – exact timings to be confirmed.
– Unfortunately, there are no refunds, exchanges or credits for any reason.
Please consider the above commitments prior to enrolling.
Teacher – Ida Ghatge
Ida is a dancer, choreographer, and psychologist with over 20 years of experience. Trained under Guru Shri Harish Gangani and Radhika Karandikar, she specialises in the Jaipur gharana of Kathak- and holds a bachelor’s degree in Indian Classical Dance. Ida is also Creative Director of Sapphire Dance, Australia’s leading Bollywood company, and teaches Kathak at Studio J. She has training across various Indian and western commercial dance forms and additionally offers private lessons, master classes and group workshops. She has performed across Australia, Europe, India, and the US, including collaborations with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, and the award-winning short film Twin Flame. A registered psychologist with a master’s in clinical psychology, Ida uses her platform to champion mental health, challenge stereotypes, and empower communities of colour through art and movement.