Garba Social Perth | Workshop & Community Potluck

Learn • Dance • Connect

Ever wished Perth had a little Garba community of its own?

We're starting with a simple idea:

Get together. Learn some new Garba steps. Dance. Meet people. Eat some good food. And build a Garba crew along the way. ❤️

Come join us for Garba Social Perth — a relaxed 2-hour evening of guided Garba workshop, connection and a community potluck. This isn't a Navratri concert or a big Garba night; it's a small, social Garba gathering with guided learning at its heart.

I'll be teaching the Garba steps and sequences throughout the session, so whether you're looking to learn something new, brush up on your skills or simply get back into Garba after a while — come along!

✨ WHAT TO EXPECT

• Learn: We'll work through new Garba steps, combinations and sequences together.

• Dance: Once we've learnt the steps, we'll put them together and actually dance! No standing at the back watching.

• Connect: Meet other Gujjus and Indian Garba lovers in Perth and make some new connections.

• Eat: We'll finish with a community potluck (because where there are Gujjus, there is food!)

🪔 WHO IS THIS FOR?

Ages 16+ only.

Whether you're:
🌱 Completely new to Garba
💃🏽 Someone who knows a few steps
🔥 Someone who grew up doing Garba
🪔 Missing Navratri celebrations from back home
👯‍♀️ Looking for a fun evening with friends
🫶🏽 New to Perth and looking to meet people
No previous Garba experience needed. No partner needed. Come solo, bring your friends, or come with family members.

🥘 COMMUNITY POTLUCK

We're making this a community-style potluck. If you'd like, bring a small vegetarian Gujarati/Indian snack or sweet to share and add it to our community food table.

A few simple guidelines:
🥬 100% vegetarian. No meat, fish, chicken, or eggs.
🏠 Homemade or store-bought is fine
🥟 Think dhokla, khandvi, fafda, thepla bites, handvo, samosa, farsan, Indian sweets, and similar shareable foods.
🚫 Please don't bring biscuit/cookie packets, wafers, chips, or similar packaged snacks. We want a proper community food table, not a supermarket aisle!
🍱 Bring a small shareable quantity; you don't need to cater for everyone.
🏷️ If possible, label dishes containing common allergens.
Bringing food is completely optional. Come for the Garba even if you don't bring anything.

👗 WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

Whatever you're comfortable practicing steps and dancing in. Flat, comfortable shoes are recommended — you'll be on your feet and moving.

Traditional wear is welcome if you want to bring it out, but this session is about learning, not dressing up — so come as you are.

This is intentionally a small first gathering. Once all 30 spots are booked, registrations will close. If there's enough interest, there may be an opportunity to open another Garba session before Navratri.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

By purchasing a ticket to Perth Garba Social, you agree to the following:

1. Tickets & entry
Each attendee must have their own valid ticket. Tickets are strictly limited to 30 spots and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. No refunds
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Refunds will not be provided for change of mind, personal circumstances, illness, travel issues, inability to attend or late arrival.

3. Ticket transfers
If you can no longer attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person. Please notify the organiser of the new attendee's name before the event. The replacement attendee must meet the 16+ age requirement and agree to these Terms & Conditions.

Tickets cannot be resold for more than the original purchase price.

4. Late arrival
Entry closes at 6:15 PM sharp once the Garba session begins. Please arrive by 6:10 PM to allow time to check in and settle in. Late entry may not be permitted.

5. Age requirement
This event is strictly 16+. Attendees under 16 will not be permitted entry.

6. Potluck
Participation in the community potluck is optional. Attendees are responsible for informing the organiser of any relevant dietary requirements or allergies and for making their own decisions about consuming shared food.

7. Event changes or cancellation
The organiser reserves the right to make reasonable changes to the event, including the schedule or venue, where necessary. If the event is cancelled by the organiser, attendees will be notified and eligible ticket holders will receive a refund.

8. Conduct & participation
Attendees are expected to behave respectfully towards the organiser, other attendees, venue staff and the community. The organiser reserves the right to refuse entry or ask anyone to leave if their behaviour is disruptive, unsafe, inappropriate or disrespectful.

9. Dancing & personal responsibility
Garba involves physical movement and dancing. Attendees participate at their own discretion and are responsible for taking care of themselves, including managing any personal physical limitations or requirements.

10. Photography & video
Photos and videos may be taken during the event for event-related social media or promotional purposes. If you do not wish to appear in event photography or video, please let the organiser know when you arrive.