Discover a world of Punjabi culture

Engage in traditional Punjabi art forms, join a warm community and awaken your inner royal with Indian Punjabi dance, music classes and workshops delivered in person and online.

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Giddha: Indian Punjabi folk dancers

Dance

Ignite your passion for Punjabi dance with online or in-person classes for adults and kids in Bhangra and Giddha.

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Performers on stage playing dhol folk music instruments

Music

Connect to a rich musical heritage while celebrating Punjabi culture with Dhol and Folk Music classes online or in person for all levels.

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Our Community

We’re committed to creating a thriving and dynamic community. We prioritize building and serving our community by offering engaging workshops, participating in diverse initiatives, taking part in a variety of community-oriented projects and hosting Punjabi events in the Vancouver area.
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Why Royal Academy?

Empowering Youth

Royal Academy provides confidence and self-mastery to young people through cultural expression and connection to Punjabi identity. Our excellent content and training encourages participants to find strength and sovereignty in themselves.

A Connected Community

Royal Academy forms relationships in new spaces through meaningful collaborations and excellence in Punjabi folk arts and performance both in person and online. We create meaningful connections with other cultures and invite partners to join our family.

Unparalleled Expertise

Founded in 2012 by CDTA accredited Bhangra dancer, Hardeep Sahota, Royal Academy is one of Canada’s most unique and prestigious institutes for Punjabi culture. Our greatest strengths are our depth of knowledge and quality of instruction.
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Why Royal Academy

Empowering Youth

Royal Academy provides confidence and self-mastery to young people through cultural expression and connection to Punjabi identity. Our excellent content and training encourages participants to find strength and sovereignty in themselves.

A Connected Community

Royal Academy forms relationships in new spaces through meaningful collaborations and excellence in Punjabi folk arts and performance both in person and online. We create meaningful connections with other cultures and invite partners to join our family.

Unparalleled Expertise

Founded in 2012 by CDTA accredited Bhangra dancer, Hardeep Sahota, Royal Academy is one of Canada’s most unique and prestigious institutes for Punjabi culture. Our greatest strengths are our depth of knowledge and quality of instruction.
Learn more

Why Royal Academy

Empowering Youth

Royal Academy provides confidence and self-mastery to young people through cultural expression and connection to Punjabi identity. Our excellent content and training encourages participants to find strength and sovereignty in themselves.

A Connected Community

Royal Academy forms relationships in new spaces through meaningful collaborations and excellence in Punjabi folk arts and performance both in person and online. We create meaningful connections with other cultures and invite partners to join our family.

Unparalleled Expertise

Founded in 2012 by CDTA accredited Bhangra dancer, Hardeep Sahota, Royal Academy is one of Canada’s most unique and prestigious institutes for Punjabi culture. Our greatest strengths are our depth of knowledge and quality of instruction.
Learn more

What our community members are saying:

"My daughter started learning at Royal Academy last year. She was shy and had no confidence but now she is not shy anymore and she has much more confidence all because of Hardeep Singh Sahota.”

Jaspreet S.
Surrey

"My kids joined the Royal Academy of Punjab in 2014 and their progress has left me astonished. It’s only been 3 years and one of them is already in a competition team… This academy really knows how to keep that cultural passion alive in our kids. Thank You."

Binder S.
Vancouver

Projects

Royal Academy of Punjab is dedicated to creating new dynamic events that are culturally relevant and exciting. This is a little sample of some of the amazing projects we have been a part of.

Is there project that you’d like to collaborate with us? Get in touch.
2023

Folk Lok Live

2022

Folk Lok Live Taiko to Dhol

2021

FOLK LOK LIVE SERIES – 4 ( PERSIA TO PUNJAB)

2020

Folk Lok Live Series - Persia to Punjab

2019

FOLK LOK LIVE 2019 (BORDERLESS)

2018

FOLK LOK LIVE 2018

UBC BHANGRA PROJECT IN SURREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

2017

BC MULTICULTURAL AWARDS

BC HIGHLAND GAMES & SCOTTISH FESTIVAL

FOLK FUSION

WALK FOR RECONCILIATION

BICENTENNIAL CANADA DAY CELEBRATION VANCOUVER

2016

COLOURS OF PUNJAB 2016

BUSINESS FOR THE ARTS

VIBC’S BUSINESS OF CULTURE FUNDRAISER

VALENTINE EDITION

PEACE ARCH HOSPITAL VAISAKHI CELEBRATION

2015

VIBC – TRANSFUSION 2015

CANADA DAY FESTIVAL

VIBC DOWNTOWN BHANGRA

SFU 50TH ANNIVERSARY

SFU DIWALI NIGHT GALA

2014

VIBC – CITY OF BHANGRA 2014: TRANSFUSION

STEP TO THE BEAT CANCER FOUNDATION

SFU DIWALI GALA

2013

VIBC – HSBC CITY OF BHANGRA 2013: REPERCUSSION

2012

VIBC – HSBC CITY OF BHANGRA 2012