Malad West is Mumbai's premier Garba hub and home to one of India's largest dedicated Garba academies. Recur's review of 1,713 Google ratings gives the area a remarkable 4.9 average across 7 providers. RasLeela Garba Academy dominates with 878 reviews and structured level-based Garba training. RHYTHM Dance Academy and Raas-Leela aside, the area also has strong Bollywood (Anil Dance Studio), multi-art children's classes (Bachpan se Pachpan), and D4 Dance G4 Garba for additional Garba options.
💡 RasLeela (Swami Vivekanand Road) runs multiple branches across Mumbai — verify which branch you are joining. Garba classes here use a level-based system (Level 1, Level 2) with structured step progressions, unlike casual seasonal workshops. RHYTHM Dance Academy (Marve Road, Carmel School premises) is the top choice for Bollywood and fitness dance alongside Garba.
The 7 dance studios, ranked
Ordered by overall rating and review volume
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RasLeela - Worlds Best Garba Academy
Suraj Apt, B-502, Swami Vivekanand Road, near N.L. High School, Malad West, Mumbai 400064 · Garba — structured level-based training · ★ 4.9 (878 reviews)
RasLeela is the highest-volume dance review on this list with 878 Google reviews. Instructors Vama and Divya (in the Mumbai Central and Malad batches) are consistently praised for patience, expressiveness, and high-energy teaching. The academy runs structured Level 1 and Level 2 courses — not seasonal one-off workshops — making it suitable for building genuine Garba skill. The unique counting method described by reviewers generates additional energy and engagement in every class.
Cost: ₹3,500 for 8 sessions (seasonal workshop format)
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Parents love
structured level-based Garba — genuine skill progressionVama and Divya's patience and expressive teachinghigh energy counting method unique to RasLeelamultiple branches across Mumbai for convenience
Watch out for
Full payment upfront required — no trial session optionStrict registration deadlines — limited flexibility for schedule changesGuided instructor practice time can feel insufficient per session
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RHYTHM DANCE ACADEMY & FITNESS CENTER
Carmel of St. Joseph School premises, Marve Road, opposite CUT-EX Salon, Malad West, Mumbai 400064 · Bollywood, fitness dance · ★ 4.9 (251 reviews)
RHYTHM Dance Academy in the Carmel School premises on Marve Road is a high-volume Bollywood and fitness dance studio. With 251 reviews, it is a consistently well-reviewed local favourite for adults and children alike. Its school campus location provides a familiar, accessible setting.
Parents love
consistently high reviews for Bollywood and fitness danceaccessible school campus locationsuitable for children and adults
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Run by Shweta Maam, Bachpan se Pachpan is a multi-art centre covering dance, art, craft, yoga, meditation, candle making, and nature outings. Reviews come from both children's class parents and adult workshop attendees. Children aged 4 and above learn dance alongside creative activities in an engaging, joyful environment. Adults praise candle-making, crochet, and nature trek events. Dance is one component of a broader creative programme.
Parents love
Shweta's creative, warm teaching for childrenbroad programme — dance, art, craft, yoga in onechildren become excited for the next sessionadult workshops (candle making, crochet) also praised
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Priya's Dance Studio
Guru Sharada Maheshwara Mandir, Ghanwat Estate, Santoshi Mata Mandir Road, near Santoshi Mata Mandir, Malad East, Mumbai 400097 · dance classes, Malad East · ★ 4.8 (164 reviews)
Priya's Dance Studio in Malad East has 164 Google reviews at a 4.8 rating. Located near the Santoshi Mata Mandir, the studio serves the Kurar Village and Malad East residential area. It provides an accessible local option for those living on the eastern side.
Parents love
well-reviewed local option for Malad East residents
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Ukiyo Art and Dance Studio
Gala No. 8, Ganko Industrial Estate, next to Reliance Smart, Navy Colony, Kanchpada, Malad West, Mumbai 400064 · art and dance · ★ 4.8 (128 reviews)
Ukiyo Art and Dance Studio in Kanchpada, Malad West, has 128 reviews at a 4.8 rating. Located next to Reliance Smart in Ganko Industrial Estate, it provides an accessible creative space for the Malad West Navy Colony area.
Parents love
well-reviewed creative dance studioconvenient Malad West location
D4 Dance G4 Garba on Goraswadi Road specialises in Garba alongside general dance styles. With 14 reviews reviewed and a 4.9 rating, it is a strong secondary option to RasLeela for dedicated Garba learning in Malad West.
Parents love
dedicated Garba focus alongside dancehigh-rated local specialist
Run by Anil Lamba, Anil Dance Studio on Chincholi Bunder Road is a small but consistently well-rated local studio. Reviewers praise Anil's choreography expertise and describe it as one of the good dance classes in Malad. The team of talented dancers and choreographers makes it a reliable local option.
Parents love
Anil Lamba's choreography expertisetalented teamgood local Malad option
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Five questions to ask before you enrol
Based on recurring patterns across Malad West dance reviews
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For Garba: does the class run level-based structured courses (Level 1, Level 2), or are they casual seasonal batches?
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Is there a performance or show at the end of the course — either Navratri or an annual event?
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For children's classes: at what age can children join, and are classes age-separated?
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Can I join mid-batch or do I need to wait for the next cycle?
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What is the monthly fee, and are Navratri or festival workshops charged separately?
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best Garba class in Malad West?
Recur's review of dance classes in Malad West found that RasLeela Garba Academy (Swami Vivekanand Road) is by far the area's top choice for Garba — with 878 Google reviews, structured Level 1 and Level 2 courses, and instructors Vama and Divya who are consistently praised for their patience and expressive teaching. D4 Dance G4 Garba (Goraswadi Road) is a strong secondary option if RasLeela's timing does not suit.
Which Malad West dance class is best for Bollywood or fitness dance for adults?
Recur's review of dance classes in Malad West found that RHYTHM Dance Academy (Carmel School premises, Marve Road) and Anil Dance Studio (Chincholi Bunder) are the top choices for Bollywood. RHYTHM has the larger review volume (251 reviews at 4.9) and serves both children and adults. For multi-art and fitness, Bachpan se Pachpan (above Ramesh Forex, Malad Road) combines dance, yoga, and art in a single programme.
Are there creative activity or dance classes for young children in Malad West?
Recur's review of dance classes in Malad West found that Bachpan se Pachpan (Shweta Maam, Malad Road) is the standout multi-art programme for children aged 4 and above — combining dance with art, craft, yoga, and storytelling activities. Parents report children being excited for each session and asking to go back. For dedicated dance for children, RHYTHM Dance Academy and Priya's Dance Studio (Malad East) also take young students.