ONE YEAR PROGRAM
Turn your passion
into a profession.
Shiamak's full-time One Year Dance Certification Program in Mumbai — for dancers ready to make their passion a profession.
One year devoted
to dance.
While regular dance classes are for anyone who enjoys dance, OYP is designed specifically for those who wish to pursue dance professionally. It is a holistic program that lays the foundation of your journey toward becoming a performing artist — focusing on technique, training and knowledge that nurture genuine talent.
Download the full OYP brochureCurriculum across technique, performance, theory and allied modules.
Full-time training at The Warehouse — Shiamak Dance Studio, Mahalaxmi.
Audition-based selection for dance enthusiasts ready to pursue dance professionally.
For dancers ready
for commitment.
The program is for passionate dancers, typically ages 15 to 28, who are ready to train full-time and build a future in dance, performance or the wider entertainment ecosystem.
01 Serious dance enthusiasts
02 Students seeking professional training
03 Performers willing to audition and train intensively
Technique, theory and performance craft.
Shiamak Style, Ballet, Jazz & Contemporary, and Hip Hop.
Salsa, Broadway Jazz / Theatre Jazz, Science of Dance, Folk Dance, and Shiamak's Inner Dance Movement (Yoga).
Cha Cha, Bachata, Performance & Expression, Audio Editing, and Video Production.
Theory of Dance, Evolution & History of Dance, biographies of renowned choreographers and artists, and dance films.
Musicality, Diet & Nutrition, prevention of dance injuries, Victory sensitization, hair and makeup, and First Aid certification.
Leave with more
than choreography.
Students build technique, stage awareness and professional habits — plus practical knowledge in production, grooming, safety and careers across music editing, video production, event management, backstage work and more.
01 ISTD Modern / Jazz examination — globally recognised certification (exam fees included)
02 On-the-job training at prestigious live shows with The Shiamak Davar Dance Company
03 Trainee–Assistant Program — experiential faculty training in SDE school classes
04 Full scholarship opportunity for deserving candidates (Reliance Foundation)
A professional
training cadence.
Technique
Daily studio discipline across styles, form, stamina and movement vocabulary.
Theory
Terminology, history, artists, dance films, musicality and career context.
Practice
Rehearsals, production awareness, expression, stage craft and feedback cycles.
Learn the stage
from every angle.
Students perform at prestigious events with The Shiamak Davar Dance Company — learning rehearsals, backstage management and the discipline of gearing up for a live show. Selected students are paid for shows they participate in: a unique chance to earn while you learn.
01 Perform with Shiamak & The Shiamak Davar Dance Company
02 Master classes by Shiamak Davar and international guest teachers
03 Introduction to eight dance styles across the year
A year that changes
how dancers see themselves.
“The ISTD examination has a worldwide standing and it is to the students' advantage. They will learn a syllabus in order to take the Modern / Jazz examination at the end of the year.”
Khushcheher Dallas — Ballet & ISTD Faculty“By joining OYP, you commit an entire year only to dance — and you evolve not only as a performing artist, but also as a human being.”
Shiamak DavarBefore you
audition.
Key details from the OYP application, audition and curriculum pages.
Where is OYP conducted?
OYP is a full-time program at The Warehouse — Shiamak Dance Studio in Mahalaxmi, Mumbai. Classes may run on weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays as per the program schedule.
Who can audition?
Dance enthusiasts aged 15 to 28 are selected through an audition process. The program is designed for those who wish to pursue dance professionally, not just as a hobby.
What certification do students receive?
Students take the prestigious ISTD Modern / Jazz examination and gain globally recognised certification. Exam fees are included in the program fee. Students who do not meet attendance requirements receive a Letter of Participation instead.
Is financial assistance available?
Deserving candidates may receive a full scholarship on the program fee through Reliance Foundation, based on dance ability and genuine financial need.
How do I reach the OYP team?
For leave requests and program queries, email oyp@shiamak.com. Absence requests must be sent in writing at least two weeks in advance.
Audition for the
One Year Program.
Take the first step toward a focused year of professional dance training with SHIAMAK.