Indian Classical Dance · Since 2018

Kathak — the classical dance of North India, taught with heart.

Fast pirouettes, intricate footwork, and graceful storytelling — learn Kathak in Burnaby & North Delta with gold-medallist teacher Sonal Munshi. Classes for ladies and kids, all levels welcome.

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About the academy

Keep the culture alive. Whether you dance for fitness, for the joy of it, or to perform on stage — Margi welcomes you.

Margi Dance Academy teaches Kathak, one of the eight classical dance forms of India, in the Vancouver area. We offer group, semi-private and private classes — the same extensive training you would find in India — for ladies and for children aged six and up.

Class sizes are kept small (around 6–10 students) so every dancer gets real attention and feedback. It is dancing that builds stamina, posture and grace in the body; discipline, concentration and coordination in the mind; and something uplifting for the spirit.

The art of Kathak

A dance thousands of years in the making.

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Rooted in the north

Originating in Northern India and now recognised and practised the world over — a living classical tradition.

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Footwork & pirouettes

Fast pirouettes (chakkar) and crisp footwork (tatkar) are the signature marks of Kathak.

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Grace in motion

Graceful postures and fine, gentle-but-swift movements — expression and rhythm woven together.

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Body, mind & spirit

Builds stamina and posture, sharpens discipline and focus, and is fundamentally uplifting and joyful.

Classes

Find your class.

Accepting new students — ladies and kids. Group classes run on weekends and evenings; advanced lessons on Saturdays.

Ladies — Beginner

Group

Learn the basics and a first composition in a friendly, all-levels batch. A great way to stay fit and connect with the art.

  • Who Ladies, all levels
  • Size ~6–8 per class
  • When Sun 11:30am · Tue 7:00pm
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Kids — Beginner

Group

A playful introduction for children aged 6–12 (active 5-year-olds welcome too) — rhythm, footwork and Indian culture through dance.

  • Who Kids, ages 6–12
  • Size ~8–10 per class
  • When Tue 6:00pm
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Advanced Lessons

By level

Extensive training as done in India — repertoire, technique and stage preparation for committed students.

  • Who Continuing students
  • Format Group
  • When Saturdays
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Private & Semi-Private

1:1 / small

One-to-one or small-group coaching tailored to your goals and pace — the fastest way to progress.

  • Who Ladies & kids
  • Format Private or semi-private
  • When By arrangement
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Registration is open. Contact us for current fees, start dates and to reserve a spot.

Schedule & locations

Where & when we dance.

Sunday Ladies — Beginner 11:30am – 12:30pm Burnaby Temple
Tuesday Kids — Beginner 6:00 – 7:00pm Burnaby Temple
Tuesday Ladies — Beginner 7:00 – 8:00pm Burnaby Temple
Saturday Advanced Lessons By arrangement Burnaby / N. Delta
Margi Dance Academy
Your teacher

Sonal Munshi

Founder & Instructor · Gold Medallist

Sonal is a gold-medallist Kathak instructor who trained in India and has been teaching in the Vancouver area for years. Students describe her as a patient, inspiring role model with real attention to detail and technique.

Her classes go beyond steps — helping students build strength and stamina, and connect with Indian culture, music and their traditional roots. Every dancer, from first-timers to stage performers, is met where they are.

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Voices

What families say.

My daughter has been learning Kathak with Sonal Munshi for 5 years. She is a good teacher and an inspiring role model to her students. I appreciate her attention to detail and technique — the classes have also helped in understanding and maintaining Indian culture and rich history.
Preeya Dajee Parent
My daughter Kashi has been learning Kathak for over 5 years now. It has improved her strength & stamina, and she has learned about yog, music, and to appreciate her traditional roots.
Harish Shukla Parent
All thanks to our guruji, we got an opportunity to perform on stage in front of Lord Krishna.
Sonam & Hetal Students, age 7 & 9
I am so blessed to have an amazing teacher, and thankful for her patience towards us.
Sneha Movva Student
I thoroughly enjoy my Kathak class. I feel refreshed after an hour of dancing.
Manju Agarwal Student
Sonal ji, you made dancing effortless for a first-timer. I look forward to my class as it re-energises me. Many thanks!
Aparna Agarwal Student
Contact & enrol

Come dance with us.

Registration is open for ladies' and kids' classes. Reach out to reserve a spot or ask a question.

Call / Text 604 583 1635 778 835 9598 Email margidance@gmail.com Facebook /margi.dance
Studios Burnaby Temple · 5420 Marine Dr North Delta area

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