Dance & Zumba classes in Kathmandu
Our dance and Zumba classes will not only help you stay fit but also train you to become a professional dancer, with ECA Dance Crew, our own stage and a hall built for moving.
- All ages, from 6
- Beginner to advanced
- Cultural & modern styles
- Stage shows
Train with a crew that performs
ECA Dance Crew is led by our versatile and dynamic instructor Anand Shah, with expert-led training in dance, drama and more. Classes run for beginners, intermediates and advanced dancers, in various styles, and admission is open from 6 years of age.
Our dancers perform Nepali cultural dances such as Damphu Ma Selo, Chhadke Salam and Danfe Jhai Nachne, and modern crew choreography, from trending songs to our FIFA World Cup anthem routine and street choreography in the heart of Kathmandu.
Nepali dance itself is wonderfully varied: Maruni, Sakela, Tamang Selo, Deuda, Ghatu and many more, each carrying its community's traditions.
Rehearsal in our hallGrooves, culture & choreography
Dance builds fitness, flexibility, confidence and teamwork.
Basics & rhythm
Warm-ups and safe stretching, counting music in 8-counts, basic grooves and body isolations.
Nepali cultural dance
Folk steps, hand movements and expression, and dances from Nepal's many communities.
Modern & crew
Hip-hop foundations, trend choreography, formations and clean group sync.
Stage & camera
Stage presence and costume, crew performances at events, and filming dance reels.
From first lesson to the stage
Four stages most students move through. Your teacher sets the pace for your age, level and goals.
First steps
- Warm-up and safe stretching
- Counting music in 8-counts
- Basic grooves: bounce, rock, step-touch
- Body isolations
- Simple folk steps and hand movements
- Remembering short combinations
Full routines
- Longer choreographies
- Facial expression and hand gestures
- Hip-hop foundations
- Cultural dances such as Maruni or Tamang Selo
- Spacing and formations
Musicality
- Hitting accents and textures
- Freestyle
- Turns and floor work
- Clean group sync
- Making your own choreography
Stage & screen
- Stage presence, costume and quick changes
- Crew performances at ECA events
- Filming dance covers for YouTube and TikTok
A typical path based on standard dance teaching practice, not a fixed ECA syllabus. Your instructor adapts it to you.
Dance your way to fitness
City life is busy, and it is easy to get so involved in professional or academic life that physical wellbeing is neglected. Our Zumba classes help you stay fit, and have fun doing it.
Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance workout created in the 1990s by Colombian dancer Beto Pérez, built on salsa, merengue, cumbia and reggaeton rhythms, with plenty of Bollywood and local hits mixed in. A class mixes high- and low-intensity routines, so beginners can follow along at their own level.
- About 45–60 minutes: warm-up, 8–12 dance routines and a cool-down
- No dance experience needed: you follow the instructor
- A study by the American Council on Exercise measured about 369 calories in a 39-minute class (it varies by person)
- Two or three classes a week cover most of the WHO's recommended weekly activity for adults
Our dancers at the 3rd anniversary show
Cultural and modern dances by our students and instructor at Deep Jyoti Banquet.
Learn from ECA Dance Crew
Instructor Anand Shah leads our crew, with dancers who perform at every ECA show.
Anand Shah
ECA dance instructor, who led and performed in Chhadke Salam at our 3rd anniversary show, and dances in duos with students such as Sabri Adhikari.
Our dancers
Bidhya Tiwari, Prince Bhul, Bhawana Darlami, Sudip Bhattarai, Sabri Adhikari and little Aagya Khadka, among many more.
Inside our dance classes
Real clips from our classes, rehearsals and stage, posted on ECA's TikTok and YouTube.
Dance clips
Crew routines, classes and performances.
Before your first class
What to wear
Comfortable clothes you can move in and clean sneakers for modern styles; bare feet or socks for some cultural work, as your instructor advises. Bring a water bottle and a towel for Zumba.
How often
Two or three classes a week is a great start for both dance and Zumba. If you have heart or joint problems, are pregnant or recovering from injury, ask your doctor first.
Try 2–3 classes before you pay
Book your demo class
Take 2–3 demo classes with our teachers before you pay the monthly fee. Call or email us to choose your class and batch. Open Sunday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM.
Dance & Zumba questions
What age can my child start dance?
Admission to our dance classes is open from 6 years of age. Creative movement can start younger, and structured technique usually begins around 6.
I have never danced. Can I join?
Yes. Beginner batches start from counting music and basic steps, and Zumba lets you follow along at your own pace.
Is there a free trial?
Every student can take 2–3 demo classes before paying the monthly fee, and free trial sessions can be arranged based on discussion and your needs. Call us to talk it through.
Will Zumba help me lose weight?
Zumba is a great cardio workout and burns a lot of energy, but research shows its clearest benefit is fitness and stamina rather than guaranteed fat loss. Combine it with healthy habits.
Will I get to perform?
Yes. Our dancers perform at our Monthly Programme at the end of every Nepali month, at festival programmes and on the big stage at our anniversary shows.
Can I learn dance online?
You can learn choreography online, but corrections, partner work and formations work best in our hall.
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Take 2–3 demo classes, then decide.
Meet your teacher, try the class and see our studio and stage. Open Sunday to Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM, opposite Chabahil Stupa.