🥁 Bhangra · Gidha · Bollywood

Franklin
Indian Cultural
Club

ਸੱਭਿਆਚਾਰ, ਸੰਗੀਤ ਅਤੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰਾ — Culture, Music & Community

Bringing the Franklin community together through Indian cultural activities. Bhangra, Gidha & Bollywood classes for kids and adults — every Saturday in Pukekohe.

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Dance Styles

Sat

Every Saturday

Kids+

Adults Welcome

PUK

Based in Pukekohe

Who We Are

Bringing Franklin Together Through Indian Culture

Bringing the Franklin community together through Indian cultural activities.

We run Bhangra, Gidha and Bollywood classes for both kids and adults, and promote Indian culture throughout the Franklin area through events, performances and community celebrations.

Whether you're of Indian heritage reconnecting with your roots, or a Kiwi curious about the energy of Indian dance — you are warmly welcome here.

🥁 Bhangra Classes

💃 Gidha Classes

🎬 Bollywood Classes

👨‍👩‍👧 Kids & Adults

📍 Pukekohe Intermediate

🗓️ Every Saturday

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Our Classes

Bhangra, Gidha & Bollywood

Authentic Punjabi folk and Bollywood dance — taught with passion, open to all ages and levels.

🥁 Punjabi Folk Dance

Bhangra

The energetic and joyful folk dance of Punjab. High energy, powerful footwork, and infectious dhol beats — a full-body workout and a celebration rolled into one.

📍 Pukekohe Intermediate

🗓️ Every Saturday

KidsAdults All Levels

💃 Punjabi Folk Dance

Gidha

The graceful and expressive women's folk dance of Punjab. Gidha blends storytelling, clapping (boliyaan), and fluid movement — a beautiful celebration of Punjabi culture.

📍 Pukekohe Intermediate

🗓️ Every Saturday

KidsAdults All Levels

🎬 Film Dance

Bollywood

Fun, expressive and endlessly joyful. Bollywood blends classical Indian styles with modern film choreography — set to your favourite Hindi film songs.

📍 Pukekohe Intermediate

🗓️ Every Saturday

KidsAdults Beginner Friendly

When to Come

Saturday Class Schedule

All classes held at Pukekohe Intermediate every Saturday. Contact us to confirm exact times.

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Every Saturday · Pukekohe Intermediate, Pukekohe

Time	Class	Style	Group
10:00 AM	Bhangra	Punjabi Folk	Kids
11:00 AM	Gidha	Punjabi Folk	Kids
12:00 PM	Bollywood	Film Dance	Kids
1:00 PM	Bhangra	Punjabi Folk	Adults
2:00 PM	Gidha	Punjabi Folk	Adults
3:00 PM	Bollywood	Film Dance	All Ages

ℹ️ Schedule is indicative — contact us for confirmed class times. First class is FREE!

What's On

Cultural Events

We celebrate the full Indian calendar and perform at community events throughout the year.

Jan

Annual

🔥 Punjabi Festival

Pukekohe Lohri Mela

Our annual Lohri celebration — bonfire, dhol, Bhangra and Gidha performances, food, and community joy. Open day starts at 10:30am.

📍 Pukekohe

Mar

Annual

🎨 Festival of Colours

Holi Celebration

Celebrate the arrival of spring with colour, music and dance. Our club performs Bhangra and Gidha at the Holi festivities — all are welcome.

📍 Pukekohe, Franklin Area

Annual

🎭 Cultural Performance

Community Performances

Students perform Bhangra, Gidha and Bollywood at multicultural fairs, school events, and Indian association events throughout Franklin.

📍 Various venues, Franklin Region

Our Community

More Than Just Dance

The Franklin Indian Cultural Club exists to help the Indian community in Franklin feel connected — to their roots, to each other, and to the wider Pukekohe community.

We work alongside the Pukekohe Indian Association and local organisations to make the Franklin region richer and more vibrant for everyone.

Get Involved

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Classes at Pukekohe Intermediate

Every Saturday — an accessible, central location for the whole Franklin community.

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Connect Kids to Indian Roots

Helping second-generation Indian Kiwi children stay connected to their cultural heritage through dance.

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Multicultural Franklin

We perform at multicultural events throughout Pukekohe and Franklin — sharing Indian culture with everyone.

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