A mud-walled courtyard in old Punjab at golden hour: a charpai in the shade, a dhol by the door, brass pots under a great tree, mustard fields beyond.

Feel the rhythm of Punjab

Bhangra and Giddha classes in Brisbane South, taught the way they were danced in the pind.

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Brisbane Logan

Riwaz

noun · a tradition handed down

Folk dance academy · est. Brisbane

What we teach

Our roots,
in every step.

Stomp to the dhol, or sing in the circle

Bhangra is the dhol in your chest. Giddha is the story in your hands. Most of our families end up learning both.

Bhangra

Energetic group dance driven by the dhol. Big jumps, big smiles — a workout that never feels like one.

Learn Bhangra

Giddha

Playful, storytelling dance performed in a circle, carried by claps and boliyan. Graceful, witty, and full of tradition.

Learn Giddha

Looking up through the backlit leaves of a peepal tree.

ਨਜ਼ਾਕਤ, ਨਖ਼ਰਾ ਤੇ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰ ਦਾ ਸੁਮੇਲ।

Simple, welcoming, and fun

You don't need experience, a costume, or a partner. Bring comfortable clothes and a bottle of water; we'll bring the dhol.

Ask about a class

When: Friday and Saturday
One-hour sessions
Who: Ages 5 and up
Everyone welcome
Level: Beginners to performers
No experience needed
Where: Brisbane South
Logan region

Why families choose us

Riwaz is more than just a dance academy for us — it’s a piece of our heart. We restarted this journey with a shared dream of keeping our Punjabi culture and traditions alive.

For us, it’s not just about dance; it’s about helping children stay connected to their roots, feel proud of their culture, and create beautiful memories. We want every family to feel that Riwaz is not just an academy, but a little family where we grow, learn and celebrate our culture together.