Why did I start AlsSocialDance?
Social & Jive Dance Classes in Mumbai that are easy, fun and exciting!
Our Story
Crafting Dance Dreams and Memories
Founded in 2019 in a small school classroom, our jive journey began with a simple vision ā to help people step off the sidelines and onto the dance floor with confidence.
Today, what began as a small jive class in Bandra has grown into a vibrant community of dancers. We specialise in social dance and jive dance classes in Mumbai designed especially for beginners, shy learners, and people who donāt see themselves as ānatural dancers.āWeāre here to show you that you donāt need years of training or a partner to enjoy the magic of jive ā just the courage to take the first step.
6
Years of experience
100
Couples taught in Mumbai
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Smiles created
The vision
The Moment
Weāve all been there: out with friends at a restaurant or gymkhana, watching couples laugh, spin, and dance with strangers while we sit at our tables, pretending to enjoy our meals, quietly wishing we could join in. That longing ā to be part of the music, the movement, the magic ā is what inspired our classes.
For me, it started with a movie moment. Watching Dirty Dancing as a teenager, I was captivated ā the iconic lift in the āTime of Your Lifeā finale, and that scene where Baby carries the watermelons into a hidden world where couples just danced. I wanted to bring that same spark, that same sense of freedom, to everyone who ever dreamed of dancing but didnāt know where to start.
who am i?
I'm Alvito...
…and my dance story began back in 2007 ā though, truth be told, I wasnāt a natural. I remember feeling like I had two left feet, struggling to keep up with the music and my partner. But as the years went by, I discovered that dancing isnāt just about talent ā itās about tactics, processes, and little hacks that make you feel at home on the dance floor.
I live by the 80ā20 rule in social dancing: 80% is the steps and mechanics, but the magic lies in the other 20% ā the training, flair, creativity, and connection you build with your partner. Thatās what transforms dancing from something you do into something you feel.
Post-COVID, Mumbaiās social dance scene has exploded ā from Bachata to Kizomba, Salsa to Jive, the city is buzzing with music and movement. I trained under Sandip Soparrkar, but most of what I know came from countless hours of practice and simply watching great dancers in action.
At AlsSocialDance, we help you step into that world without fear, confusion, or overwhelm ā whether through group social dance classes, jive dance lessons, or private dance classes in Mumbai.
Our goal is simple:
Help you feel confident, connected, and completely at home on the dance floor ā faster, calmer, and with a lot more fun.
If youāve ever wanted to dance but didnāt know where to start, youāre exactly who we teach.
The Team
Meet Our Team
Alvito Cabral
Ian Fernandes
Production Manager