I was a student at mona khan company for 5 years and I have seen myself grow as a dancer. All the instructors are amazing and they all focus on improving your techniques. I have been with them enough to know how much effort they put in making their show case a success! They are a very smart group of people who work hard and know how to be the best at what they do. I recently moved to another city and cannot find any dance class (bollywood or non bollywood) as well established as mona khan company. read more

I have been doing the virtual Bombay Jam dance classes during COVID. I recommend these classes to anyone who wants to have some fun dancing while incorporating some toning and stretches. The best class is the new 30-minute express class at 12:15 Wednesdays and Fridays. Makes it easy to get in a workout during the work day. The Bombay Jam classes are listed under Fitness Classes on their website or you can book through MINDBODY app. Please please please keep some virtual classes post-COVID. read more

This review is a long overdue one for one the instructors: Archana Ganeshan who is apparently all about money. I had finished just 2 weeks of her classes when I got the news of my dad passing away. I was on the first flight out and wrote to Archana saying that I cannot attend the rest of the series because of the current situation. She did not have a single kind word to say about the turmoil in my life (which is perhaps asking for too much from a stranger-- so I won't hold that against her). But she took the time to inform me that they never allow cancellations -- but she can be "generous" and move me to the next set of classes. I was in no mood to dance with all the madness in our lives at that time. Plus I had to be at home for a few months to take care of things for my mom. I asked her if I can skip the next batch and come back after that. But she refused saying they cannot make such adjustments for everyone who comes up with an "excuse". She displayed ZERO emotional intelligence and empathy through the entire exchange. I don't know if this is MK policy. But one thing I know for sure -- a human being dying cannot stand in the way of Archana's all-important schedule and her making money. read more

MonaKhanCompany, as we fondly call "MKC" is one amazing Bollywood Dance school in the Bay Area! Each of their classes impart so much into them - be it with Choreography, Style or even their wonderful selection of Songs! I have worked with, taken and continuing to take classes under almost all the head instructors and they are class apart. You get to perform and also witness their mind-blowing Company Acts in their biannual showcases. Apart from quarter-long classes, they also periodically conduct one day Workshops imparting different styles like HipHop, Jazz, Contemporary, "Fully-Filmy", Kathak and what not?! Mona Khan, the founder, is such an inspiration; she is present to watch, cheer, encourage and record most of the workshops. All the instructors are top class and have their own idiosyncratic styles. Keep rocking MKC! read more

So, I'm writing a review for Mona Khan Company (MKC)!!!! Seriously??? Does MKC need any reviews at all???? Doesn't the entire Bay Area already know about this great & super talented institution???? And how blessed are those, who are a part of it!!!!! A company that started as a dream, and has now transformed the lives of soooooo many individuals, and in so many positive ways. The instructors - immensely dedicated, and who always work SO hard to bring out the best in their students. Extremely professional, energetic, friendly and disciplined. The Showcase - leaves you with nothing short of feeling like a superstar. You feel as though Bollywood has come alive right before your eyes!!! The stage, the lights, the technical aspects, the costumes, the effects - its beyond amazing!!! The Team - fun, friendly, professional. The tech rehearsals and the final showcase is extremely well organized, with volunteers giving out clear cut instructions. The show always starts and ends promptly, and proper order is maintained. All in all - if you're looking to showcase your hidden dancing talent, improve your form and skills, get fit, active and healthy, meet like minded people, or just looking to have a lot of fun with music & movement...... then Mona Khan Company is your one stop shop for everything!!!! So, kick up your heels, and join Mona Khan Company, TODAY!!! read more

We (3 family members) booked a class here via Class Pass. We reached here on an early Sunday 9AM (from SF!!!!) to find that this location is closed and under construction. This is extremely unprofessional for the studio to be closed when the class is available to be sign up. Horrible experience!!!! read more

I've always been a fan of Bollywood dance, so I finally decided to sign up for dance classes with Mona Khan Company last summer after having heard so many great things. I am currently enrolled in my third quarter and am so glad I decided to join. What I love about the company is their professionalism and the enthusiasm of all dance instructors and assistants. My family knows that Sundays are my favorite because I truly look forward to heading over to dance class in the morning! Shobana is an amazing instructor- she's not only a natural and graceful dancer and choreographer, but also an excellent teacher. She has challenged me as a dancer and in these last 6 months I have really grown in my dancing abilities thanks to her. In the fall and spring quarters the company puts on a Showcase; I got to take part in the Fall Showcase with my class, which was such a fun experience since we all got costumes and an on-stage performance. Shout-outs to Roma and Rishika, too- they're both super sweet, full of energy, and great instructors! Would I come back? YES!! I love the classes and am so glad I joined :) read more

I do not know about all or other teachers @Mona Khan Company but the teacher I had for my kid was not professional . She was very much partial when it comes to positioning kids for the theatre performance. She kept her old students in front row even while their performance was not great. They did 2 songs and for both the songs she did the same thing, When asked her to rotate the students for second song she did not give en ear to our request. This is for Fremont location(in stevenson) teens 13-18 basic , instrauctor Shristi Singh .On the day of performance , I did get a chance to speak to other students from different class( adults class) and they said some of the teachers are partial in Mona Khan. We gave a feedback also but again no response or support from MKC. I would not recommend Mona Khan to others. They need to be fair if they are running a big organization. read more

Has been an amazing experience dancing with MKC.. Had joined MKC as a means to continue my passion for dancing and have a lot of fun.. Not only have I been having fun so far but am also learning so many new things each and every session.. The learning curve has been fantastic so far for me.. Thanks to the Great instructors.. Great choreography.. And above all amazing people :) read more

Have been learning dance and fitness with Mona Sampath Dance for 5 years now and I'm addicted! As a teacher, she's super creative, passionate and crazy-good. She comes up with great choreographies and always has something new brewing - like the status quo is never good enough! I now teach dance at her company and am always inspired by her and that helps me be a better teacher. She's got me AND therefore my students hooked on a mad dance chain reaction. read more

A MUST go place for all those who love to dance. I joined beginner dance sessions with my husband, both of us (naive dancers) loved our talented & super energetic instructor Roma Patel. She taught us so well that we literally performed like pro's at Stage show!! From choreography to costumes everything was taken care wonderfully. We highly recommend MKD n especially Roma Patel :)) Cheers! read more

I have always loved and enjoyed dancing and if anyone reading this really enjoys dancing too should definitely come here, learn and showcase their talent. There are sooo many things that I love about their classes - they are extremely well structured, the dedication and enthusiasm of the entire MKC team is to die for, it's much much more than just Bollywood, there's seriousness in terms of getting things right and then there's so much fun too!! I can go on and on about my love for MKC. I've trained under Roma for 2 quarters (Basic and Inter) and she's easily one of the best around - be it an instructor or a dancer or a person - she's just soooo good. A big big shoutout to Roma Patel!! If you're starting out, I'll surely go ahead and recommend her - she's an instructor for Basic and Intermediate in Milpitas. Also I've taken their contemporary class. The class does so much justice in terms of teaching the right technique. The instructors are brilliant and their attention to detail is worth appreciating. I'm gonna stick to this class for sure. A big shoutout to the instructors - Amit Patel and Archana Ganesan!! I've been a part of their latest showcase. And it's just out of this world. So well organized, such beautiful performances by batches and company dancers. It feels brilliant to work hard for a whole quarter and then go out and show it out to people. So glad to be a part of this beautiful dance community and big Kudos to the team!! read more

Guests at my wedding said the following: "Best. Wedding. Ever." Reason? Mona Khan dancers. Also, I think some of my guests fell in love. They started off my reception, literally, with a bang. Just loved them. I cannot express to you how much their performance added to the wedding. They made it spectacular. Professional, gorgeous, detailed, perfect. Words cannot express. read more

This was my first time taking a Bollywood Dance Class - let alone any dance class! I took the performance quarter where you dress up and perform in front of an entire audience. I have to say Mona Khan is awesome and Roma Patel & Shrina Shah were fantastic teachers. They both came to class every week with so much enthusiasm and passion - it was inspiring to see! I came into it wanting to try something new/different and to also push my boundaries. I'm naturally an introvert so to perform on stage in front of 100's of people is daunting for me - ESPECIALLY if you're going to ask me to DANCE. Coordination is not my forte! However, Roma/Shrina really made the class fun and supportive.They provided great feedback and were always pushing us to do our best. All the students in the class were awesome and fun to hang out with as well. I felt like our class really bonded as a group. Would definitely recommend Mona Khan to my friends! read more

Two years since my last review and I still love taking classes with the Mona Khan Company. I have now been taking Bollywood through this company for four years! Mona and Amrita are amazing instructors and motivators. I arrive at class tired (I get off work at 6 pm in San Francisco and start class at 7:30 pm in Foster City) and leave energized and revived. The environment is supportive and fun. The teachers are wonderful. The music is great. And burning a few calories doesn't hurt either. The Mona Khan Company offers classes throughout the Bay Area... give one a try. I finally had the nerve to take a performance class a few months ago, and I *loved* it. read more

I have been taking the naachercise or Bdance workouout class for about 2 yrs now. That is the only workout that I enjoy and have stuck to. It is fun and workout combined and makes my week complete!!! I love their classes. Shikha read more

Mona Khan's dance company is the best Bollywood dance company I have ever come across in my life! I was on stage dancing Bollywood since the age of 5, and when I started working after college, I really needed a way to get it back in my life. The company's classes are at very convenient times so that you can attend once a week after work, and the choreography is absolutely amazing. The two instructors I have had are amazing dancers and they both provide thorough feedback so that you are never left in the dark and you know exactly what you should be improving on. It keeps you challenged, which is great. It's also great for people that like to be in the spot light and perform on stage as well as people who would prefer not to. Every alternating quarter is a performance quarter for the large-scale Spring and Fall showcases, and the Winter and Summer quarters are just as fun and you learn a whole routine, however, you don't perform at the end of it. They also have classes for all ages, and since I perform in the shows I see all levels perform, as well - and they are so entertaining and well-choreographed. I would recommend Mona Khan's dance company to anyone who wanted to get into Bollywood dancing, no matter your level of experience or age. read more

I completed a quarter for the beginners' class and was told by the instructor that she is recommending me for the intermediate class the next quarter but have to show up the first day for evaluation in order to be selected. I told her I would have to skip the next quarter because my work schedule did not fit the schedule for the nearby classes, but would be joining the following quarter. When I tried to sign up the following quarter, I was told I had to start with the beginners' class all over and would not even be able to attend the first day of the intermediate class for evaluation because I had skipped a quarter. Doesn't make sense how 1 quarter would make such a difference in dance ability to not even warrant an evaluation as promised. The company keeps people in the basic class without advancement in order to make more money. Maybe if I was friends with the instructors personally they would have kept their word and evaluated me for advancement, but that type of favoritism would not be fair. Even the auditions for class placement aren't real auditions because they just select a few for the Emerging Performers team and keep everyone else in the beginners' class without actually judging dance ability and placing them in different levels. read more

OMG OMG OMG !!! Simply fabulous ! That girl Mona is hard to believe... as a dancer and a motivator :) I am currently enrolled in their Master's class where Mona teaches.. Simply amazing.. Now waiting for the show .. :) Our showcase classes feel us leaving super tired... I wonder how many thousands of calories would be burned in her fitness classes .. As soon as this quarter ends, I am enrolling in her next schedule .. There are so many locations to choose from.. Great experience !! read more

I was first introduced to Mona Khan Company by a friend of mine. I went to watch one of their showcase and I had to join a class after that. I have been taking classes with the company for three quarters and never for a second I have ever regretted this. The instructors are very nice and supportive. I have taken classes with Monika, Nikhil and Ishika; and I love them all! read more

I have been with this dance group for 2 years now. I take these classes in Fremont & I can say that the choreography totally depends on the instructor. I have been with the same instructor for most of the times but 1. I like the way Montre teaches the technique of the steps & the fact that she makes each & every one of us practice really hard & every day. Pro's: Their performances are really good & would love to participate again. Montre ensures we take extra classes during performance quarter so our performance is the best. She puts a lot of hard work into every class. Cons: 1. We put a lot of effort is preparing for the dance. However the video's taken are from pretty far. I think the company needs to excel in taking video's from a closer distance. More effort should be made in documenting the performance. 2. We end up spending additional amount on extra classes, costumes, jwelery, make-up, hair style,etc with each performance. read more

Mona Khan Company is undoubtedly the best dance school in the Bay Area. The instructors are fun, supportive, motivating and give you valuable feedback. They also have dance workshops (around 1.5hrs each) of different dance forms which I absolutely love because they are exhilarating and the medley of songs is unique and fun! (My favorite was Bombay Street Dance). Another best aspect of this class is their stage shows which happen twice every year. Dazzling costumes, exuberant energy from the environment in the auditorium and the wonderful selection of songs make the whole experience memorable! If you're looking forward to give dance a try or want to go to the next level, this class is definitely for you! :) read more

My daughters love their dance classes. The instructors my kids had (Reena, Sonali, Roma), were amazing - strict when needed and kind and encouraging at the same time. I was impressed with their show too (they spent time on taking up the current issues of bullying, rape/harrassment and portraying it with flawless style). I hate driving but driving to hayward felt worth it after watching their show. I love their bombay jam classes, specially the instructor Janani. Not all their bombay jam qualified teachers are good but oh well... you can always switch to the classes where you find your perfect instructor :) read more

Observations over a few quarters of taking adult classes here: 1. Choreography and choice of songs feels dated 2. Instructors are not always pleasant and engaging. Overall vibe ranges from good in some classes to awkward and/or fear inducing. Some senior instructors are professional and respectful. 3. Except for a couple of senior instructors, most of the instructors are not trained technical dancers. 4. Excessive focus on loud expressions while dancing instead of technique/style and form lead to poor aesthetics. If you want to improve in specific styles, mkc doesn't offer much 5. Performance quarters are extremely pricey at $230 and add another $20-$50 in accessories. For a 2.5 minutes choreography over 9 weeks it's pricey. You can pay $15/hour to learn one minute choreo from top notch teachers in the Bay Area To continuing students, ask yourself a few questions from time to time: Do you leave the class energized every single time? Do you feel empowered and encouraged to be yourself? Do you feel you are being treated respectfully for choosing to dance despite multiple priorities? If the answer to the questions is consistently yes then that's great! If not, you might want to evaluate your choice because it's really your time and money. read more

Dancing has always been my passion - did a lot in my school and college days. But then it went on the back-burner in the process of focusing on career and family. Until about 3 years back, when I decided to revive it as a hobby. I looked at (and tried) different places in the Bay Area, but after I landed at MKC, I knew this was THE place to be at! I have been taking classes with MKC for about 3 years now, at different levels, with different instructors. And it has been simply an amazing experience!! Not only is it total fun, but the instructors are awesome and you learn a lot too. The Spring and Fall classes culminate into on-stage performance shows - which is a treat to watch. 4 shows over a weekend - all different class locations, different age groups, different skill levels performing on the stage! And the icing on the cake is the MKC acts, performed by the MKC troupe and emerging performers. Those are just phenomenal! I have also been a volunteer at these MKC shows, and that's where I got to see the whole MKC family, be part of it. It was just mind-blowing to see how hard everyone works to make these shows very successful, more so that the audience can enjoy those. It's been very satisfying to be a part of the crew that puts it all together. I got introduced to the MKC dance classes after being sold out to their 'Bombay Jam' program. For someone who loves dance and workout, this fitness program was an ideal combination of both! Have been in love with Bombay Jam, do it regularly, have also been part of a few Bombay Jam demos at events. Highly recommend it! read more

I was introduced to Mona Khan Company by a friend of mine. I can't say how happy I am to have joined here. All the classes were well organized and at the end of the quarter we got to perform for MKC's fall showcase. The show was super stunning and spectacular especially the company dance performances. A big shout out to the entire MKC team. I took my basic classes with Sumana for the Fall quarter. I must say she is amazing, super talented and a stunning performer herself. She is a great teacher who pays very close attention to perfection and always spends time in providing individual feedback to each one of us. The classes were super fun and I made a lot of new good friends. We all had a blast these last 10 weeks with my instructor Sumana along with Dhanshri and Miriam (Bombay Jam). I am already missing all the fun and can't wait for the next quarter to start. I would highly recommend MKC above all other dance schools in Bay Area. This is the place to be. Don't miss out on all the fun. read more

I have taken 2 consecutive quarters of the basic MKC classes with Johney, and the time and money I invested were totally worth it for me. I always had the desire to learn dancing, and these classes gave me the feeling that I can actually move to a beat and learn dance . Johney is extremely passionate about dance and music, and it has been so wonderful learning from him. He pushes his students in a positive way, encouraging them to go above and beyond their limits. Plus, he is a mesmerizing dancer and an excellent choreographer. Other instructors Himani and Nithya were amazing too. I especially loved the bollywood-style warm-ups that Himani would have us do before a class. Those warm-ups alone were awesome fun. The experience of performing on stage has been beyond exhilarating. I have gotten to know a lot of wonderful people through the class. Based on my experience, I would totally take more classes with Johney, and would recommend anyone who wants to have fun, make friends, and learn some amazing moves to do so as well. read more

I loved the choreography. The dance class was totally worth it, especially if you get Nikhil as your instructor. Really glad that I did it. read more

I joined Mona khan mountain view basic class this quarter and learnt some awesome dance moves from Sumana. She is just awesome, love her energy, choreography and style I am def going to continue Mona khan :) read more

Been with the MKC family for 1.5 years now (and counting) and I have thoroughly enjoyed my journey here. As someone who has been dancing for a long time before, I had my reservations about joining the Basic class but I soon realized I made the right choice. There is a lot of emphasis on the nuances of dance performance and technique and I feel I am a much better dancer now, thanks to the structured program the company offers and the constant and helpful feedback provided by the awesome instructor team. Not to forget Bombay Jam, the Bollywood fitness program which is one of its kind. :) It is much more than a dance experience and would strongly recommend for anyone who loves to dance. :) read more

I joined san jose adult basic class on a friends encouragement and absolutely loved it. Nikhil and Payal not only did great choreo but managed to pay individual attention and make it fun at the same time. Only thing I felt need improvement was the room size. It was a bit small for so many students. read more

I really enjoyed my quarter of dance at MKC in Milpitas! My instructors (Neetu, Priyanka and Karishma) were absolutely AWESOME! The classes were very well organized and the choreography was great! I highly recommend joining the Milpitas MKC class! read more

Love Mona khan Company!! I have been a student of MKC for 3 years now and I have learnt soooo much more than I had imagined. Their quarterly classes are very well coordinated for different levels and age groups. MKC also offers a variety of workshops for students to explore various dance styles. The importance that they give to quality and precision is what makes their showcase/performances spectacular. If you have never danced and love dancing or wish to pursue your passion for dancing, I really recommend Mona Khan company :) read more

Ever since I was a little girl, I became fascinated with Bollywood movies, particularly the songs and dancing in the movies. It was my dream to be dancing to Bollywood beats. Thanks to MKC, I was finally able to try myself out in Bollywood dance! I just completed the first quarter of Adults Basic and Intermediate classes in Mountain View and I absolutely loved it! I have a full time job, so it can be difficult to find good quality dance studios that offer classes at convenient times, but it was not at all a problem with MKC. They offer dances in so many different locations and at extremely convenient times. Once I decided I wanted to try out Bollywood, I did my research and found that there is no better Bollywood dance studio in the Bay area than Mona Khan Company. When the time came to pick an instructor, I couldn't go with anyone but Shobana based on all the positive feedback I heard. I was not disappointed at all!!! I found that not only was I having fun during dance classes, but I was also receiving continuous feedback about my abilities as a dancer from Shobana and assistant instructors, Radhika and Pranil, which showed that they truly cared about whether or not I learn the dance style/step/routine right. I really enjoyed knowing that over the course of the quarter, I improved my dance technique and had a ton of fun, all thanks to my instructors at MKC! The class was well organized with proper warm-up sessions, technical steps, fun/energetic music, and tons of feedback, both encouraging and constructive! I also got to perform on stage in the America's Got Bollywood Spring 2015 showcase, which was an unforgettable experience! I loved being part of this amazing showcase of talent and am so happy that I decided to join MKC dance classes and that I got to experience Shobana's teaching style and her beautiful choreography! It was such a pleasure and truly an honor to be working with such a professional team of instructors as Shobana, Radhika and Pranil. Please keep up your contagious dance energy and thank you for sharing this energy with your students! I'm definitely signing up for the next quarter and am already looking forward to the first class of the quarter! I would highly recommend taking dance classes with MKC! read more

I love to dance but I don't like politics going on here.. I looked at the shows of Mona khan and wanted to join .. I was there for 3 quarters in foster city and fed up with the politics there.. There's no advancement in levels but who are instructor favorites and who doesn't even dance well go to advanced levels easily. I was disturbed because my dance was not appreciated and I was not treated well.. I decided to quit and looking for any other dance academy that has no politics... read more

We enjoyed the America's Got Bollywood Showcase show, this Sunday the 3rd May at Chabot College. Our kids were performing in the Milpitas Basic 5-8 Class. The show was spectacular, and and the performances by both the company dancers as well as the kids in their respective classes were something out of this world and blew us away. Noteworthy were the Bacha Party classes that the instructors had taught and they were really really cute in their performances and very genuine too. Thanks to the instructors for putting in all the hard work and teaching the kids the choreography and the routines, and the kids enjoyed both thorough. Our kid used to diligently practice almost every day and by the day of the show his energy level and his movement was energetic and there was a pep in his routine. I was glad that he followed the instructor's instructions carefully. All that credit goes to the instructors. read more

I have been taking classes with MKDC for 2 quarters and I quit in the third quarter. I found the evaluation process to be very unfair. The promotions are totally based on how long you stay with the company. When I was put for evaluation for a higher level - I was not selected, which is fine - If they think their standards are so high, the rule should apply to all. But that is not the case here. I found that they are being super partial! The auditions are also just for the sake of it. I quit dancing with this company after witnessing all these. They are also becoming super pricey! If you just want to show off and do onstage performance, this may be your place. If you really want to learn serious dancing and not for just fun, I suggest this may NOT be your place. There are better dance schools around! :) read more

Mona Khan Company focuses only on their Emerging performers, not on the regular dance classes. The class, which they teach for whole 10 weeks turns out to be merely less than 3mins performance on the stage , whereas each of signature performances are for 10-15 mins. Instructors pick up 2 songs (mostly 5-6 years old) and rehearse only on the chorus. There is no difference in basic and intermediate classes. My kid has attended 3 sessions, but not continuing any more. There are better classes around, who are really interested in teaching the dance classes. read more

I had enrolled for the Foster City Adults Basic Dance Class from 9/3 to 11/5. The class was supposed to assemble on Wednesdays at Peninsula Dance Academy from 7 to 7 55 pm. I went there at 6 45 pm on 9/3 and found out that there was no instructor there. I checked on the website to see that the class timings had changed. I was not informed of any change in the schedule I mailed support@monakhancompany.com and still haven't received any response. I did not expect such unprofessional behavior from such a well established dance academy. Also, the website does not have any phone number for customer service just an email address. read more

Dancing with Mona Khan Company for 2 years now, its been a great journey. i would definitely recommend to all.