The Martha Graham style of dance reshaped the contemporary form and brought the art into the 20th century. The technique includes contraction and release, opposition, shift of weight and spirals. Our Modern Contemporary training revolves around the language of movement that expresses powerful emotions in the Graham technique. It is a form of communication with the audience and with oneself, every movement connecting with the mind. The training program formally training students in balancing, lifts, choreographies, history and a theoretical understanding of dance.

Classical dance classes are an excellent way to delve into the rich traditions and intricate techniques of various classical forms from the sub-continent. Our classes provide an overview of classical styles with a particular focus on Kathak.

The Colony introduced Hip Hop classes in 2021 and it has since become the longest running consistent monthly dance class in Pakistan. Lead by our instructor Ramiz Law, the dance form which was born out of Bronx (New York City), has evolved into a distinctly South Asian variant of the genre with a popular following.

Semi Classical dance breaks the stylised structures and forms of the classical dance and adopts a more contemporary methodology of movement, while maintaining the ethos of the basic dance.

We aim to teach the dance fundamentals of the classical style infused with the fluidity of semi classical and classical Bollywood styles of dance.

Our instructor has been trained in the Lakhnavi and Banarasi ada of Kathak. These dance forms represent love, struggle, emotion and strength.

Our classical slots are limited. Early bird registrations will be given preference for the intake.

Our ballet dance course provides an environment for young dancers to grow into cutting-edge artists. The Colony’s outstanding technical training and thought-provoking choreographies transform dancers into “whole artists” – those who are well-rounded, culturally aware, and fully engaged in mind, body, and spirit.

Urban movement is one of the most popular dance forms in the world that emerged from the streets. Our students learn the basics of commercial dancing and a variety of nontraditional dance genres.

Urban Movement training will cover a myriad of genres including:

• Hip Hop
• Jazz Funk
• Waacking
• Vogue
• Dance Hall

Our instructor Qasim Ali Hussain is trained from the world-renowned dance school Millennium Dance Complex (Los Angeles) and Fly Steps Academy (Berlin).

Our second instructor, Mehar Bano from Sway Dance Project is an established actress with 7 years of theatre and choreography experience in musicals, dance shows and music videos.

A crowd favourite, Bollywood dance classes are a regular feature at The Colony – a fusion of various Indian classical, folk, and modern dance forms, blended with elements of jazz, hip-hop, and other international styles. Bollywood dance is characterized by its energetic choreography, expressive gestures, intricate footwork, and incorporates storytelling through dance movements.

Commercial dance refers to a style of dance that is created and performed primarily for entertainment and commercial purposes, such as music videos, concerts, commercials, and stage performances. It often incorporates elements from various dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, and street dance. Commercial dance is typically choreographed to popular music and aims to appeal to a broad audience.

Starting with the 8-count steps for Ballroom Tango, instructors Saad Sheikh and Wajeeha Wasti from Sway Dance Project provide an in-depth 3-month training course in the dance form. The course covers improvisation, dominance, body language and various choreographies in both traditional and modern-day Argentine Tango.Students are welcome to showcase their progress at our monthly choreographer’s exhibition Sway With Us. Argentine Tango classes have a strict dress code – heels for women and tango shoes for men.Applicants can register in pairs or individually.