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STEPS FOR DANCING

By Dolly Goyal

About

Trained in Kathak for eight years at Bhatkhande Sangeet Mahavidyalaya, Lucknow under Lt. Dr. Madhuker Anand, disciple of the legendary Pandit Birju Maharaj, she brings deep classical expertise along with modern Bollywood flair. With over 20 years of experience across India, Singapore, and now Houston, Dolly has turned her lifelong passion into a profession. She believes in authenticity, creativity, and that anyone—child or adult—can find joy in dance. Her teaching philosophy, “Learning with Fun”, combines structured training with performance opportunities, competitions, and recognized certifications in a supportive atmosphere.
Steps for Dancing is a school dedicated to nurturing a love for dance and building confidence in every student. Offering Bollywood, Kathak, and fitness-based dance for all age groups and skill levels, classes are tailored to individual needs while keeping the joy of movement at the center. Students receive training for internationally recognized certifications and the chance to perform on stage and in competitions. More than a school, Steps for Dancing is a community where passion meets opportunity, and dancers of all ages can grow, shine, and share in the art of dance.

Services

Kathak

Kathak is an Indian classical dance form that comes from north India. Kathak is the blend of three performing arts, dance, music, and drama. Steps for Dancing’s Kathak classes will lead you on the path to learn the skills and techniques of Lucknow Gharana. Learn pure Kathak with Steps For Dancing!

Bollywood

Originating from the largest film industry, Bollywood dance inspires billions around the world for its catchy beats, magnificent moves and freestyle form. Steps for Dancing runs Bollywood dance classes for all ages both virtual and in-person.

Choreographies

Want some top tier dancers to spice up your occasion? Want to learn a dance for an upcoming celebration? Steps for Dancing has just what you need! We can customize your song and your moves to fit any skill, age, or mood! Hire us for anything from weddings to festivals.

Performances

Each Steps for Dancing student will get a chance to perform on stage in front of live audiences and during occasions with over 100 spectators! Take your dancing passion to the next level, no matter the age or past experience. Steps for Dancing has successfully completed more than 70 performances, you could be in the next!

Competitions

Steps for Dancing competition teams train year-round and win several awards. From kids to adults, everyone has the opportunity to shine on stage with Steps for Dancing. From developing confidence to building a resume, you’ll be craving the next contest!

Park Classes

Steps for Dancing provides Bollywood Dance Workout Classes free of charge at Levy Park Houston for all ages! Bring family and friends to join from any session and improve your fitness to the beat of Bollywood.

Certifications

Steps for Dancing trains and encourages students to test for the internationally recognized Bhartiya Gandharav Mahavidyalay Kathak certification. With a former examiner and dance judge, along with a 90% passing rate of students, Steps for Dancing has all the tools needed for you to level up your dancing skills and get accredited for it.

Class Schedule

Type of Dance Location Time (CST) Day
Kathak - Beginner Soundbox Dance Studio (3300 Chimney Rock Suite 500, Houston TX, 77056) 6pm-7pm Monday
Bollywood - After School Program River Oaks Elementary School (2008 Kirby Dr, Houston, TX, 77019) 3:15pm - 4:15pm Tuesday
Bollywood/Bhangra Levy Park (3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX, 77098) 6pm - 7pm Wednesday
Bollywood/Bhangra Levy Park (3801 Eastside St, Houston, TX, 77098) 10am - 11am Saturday
Kathak - Beginner Monart Centre of Performing Arts (12310 Broadway St, Pearland, TX, 77584) 8:30am - 9:30am Sunday
Kathak - Level 3 & 4 Monart Centre of Performing Arts (12310 Broadway St, Pearland, TX, 77584) 9:30am - 10:30am Sunday
Kathak - Level 1 Monart Centre of Performing Arts (12310 Broadway St, Pearland, TX, 77584) 11am - 12pm Sunday
Semi-Classical Dance For Women Monart Centre of Performing Arts (12310 Broadway St, Pearland, TX, 77584) 12:30pm - 1:30pm Sunday
Kathak - Level 2 & 3 Katy (26077 Nelson Way, Katy, TX, 77494) 3pm - 4pm Sunday
Kathak - Level 4 Katy (26077 Nelson Way, Katy, TX, 77494) 4pm - 5pm Sunday
Kathak - Beginner Katy (26077 Nelson Way, Katy, TX, 77494) 5pm - 6pm Sunday

Event Calendar

Showcase


Shaan E Punjab

Bollywood Performance

Voyage Dallas Featured Article

Interview

Kathak Bhajan

Kathak Performance

Krishna Kavit Teentaal

Class Work

Chakardar Paran

Class Work

Kathak With SFD

Class Work

Kathak With Dolly

Paran

Kathak with SFD

Class Work

Kathak with SFD

Class Work

Dance with SFD - "Banthan"

Levy Park Class

Dance Delight Series

Class Work

Dance With Dolly

Navratri

Dancercise-Walking Workout

Levy Park Class

5 Minute Walking Workout - Dancercise

Levy Park Class

Bhangra - Mundia Tu Bach kei

Levy Park Class

Bollywood Bhangra Fusion

Bollywood Performance

Kala Chashma

Bollywood Performance

Bhangra

Bhangra Performance

Teen Taal With Ganesh Vandana

Kathak Performance

Dance Through Seasons - Summer

Mind The Gap Kathak Performance

Unleashed Harmony - Traditional to Modern

Mind The Gap Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 34

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 34

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 34

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 24

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 24

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 24

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 29

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 29

Kathak Performance

Mind The Gap 29

Kathak Performance

Dance Source Houston Featured Article

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Testimonials

"I encourage you to connect with Dolly Goyal in the hopes that you catch her infectious energy – the kind of contagion we could use after over two years of isolation and social distancing."

- Dance Source Houston

"My experience from taking classes from Steps For Dancing have been very fun and educating and it’s a great way to learn dancing."

- Divyanshi Tiwari

"She is an awesome, hard working instructor. She really cares about her students. I am glad my daughter is learning under her supervision."

- Varnika Singh

"My daughter is learning kathak dance in Ms. Dolly’s 'Step For Dancing' Academy. I saw it impacted positively. We always felt a nice blend of pride and joy. It also helped to develop my daughter’s synchronization of dance steps. Every kathak dance stage performance has built confidence in my daughter to stand tall and inspired her to give the best. I also took some Bollywood classes with Ms. Dolly and enjoyed them thoroughly. I am proud to say that Step For Dancing is the best dance Academy to join and rock on the dance floor."

- Anjana Kalita

"Dolly is very skillful and passionate on Dance."

- Murali Pabbisetty

"Dolly's choreography talks about her talent and quality. She is a bundle of great ideas and her dance concepts are unmatched. She executes her choreography very well. It was a pleasure doing a couple of numbers with her & the group. Every performance brought about a great experience and a lot of fun!! Best wishes to Dolly & Steps For Dancing!!"

- Amrita Sengupta

"My daughter ( Kashish Kalita) began dance classes with Ms. Dolly Goyal at age five. Ms. Dolly is a responsible, committed, persistent teacher of classical and Bollywood Dance and instills these traits and many more in her students. As parents, we respect her dance enthusiasm and tireless effort to ensure student's success on the stage. She spends long hours for her class time working on Kathak dances and other dances, selecting music and costumes and conducting evaluations, and further training students to teach new knowledge and skills."

- Anjana Kalita

"She is amazing instructor and my girls loved her."

- Arpita Agrawal

"Ms. Dolly is the best!"

- Amy Lam

"I did couple of performances with Dolly and had a great experience."

- Amrita Sengupta

“Dolly is a skilled and professional teacher with a wonderful personality. Her teaching style is fun and engaging. She has taught me to be the Bollywood dancer of my dreams!”

- Erika V.

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