Jigar Soni started teaching authentic Garba in 1998, along with brother Suhrad Soni with the vision of preserving and promoting the traditional form of this beautiful folk dance from Gujarat. Being hugely popular in India over the last 26 years, SSGD have recently become more of a global platform as the largest Authentic Garba School, having a presence within 49 cities in 15 countries worldwide, with over 2000 students learning from SSGD every year.
They have been awarded by numerous organisations including the UK government, where Jigar and Suhrad Soni received an award from the House of Commons for their significant contribution towards promoting Indian culture globally. Jigar Soni is also the producer and choreographer of Falguni Pathak’s Garba anthem ‘Radha Ne Shyam,’ and choreographer of Falguni Pathak’s latest anthem ‘Vasaladi.’
Jigar Soni and Suhrad Soni are members of the International Dance Council, affiliated to UNESCO, which has enabled them to not only produce a certified syllabus for their Garba school but also present both Garba dance and, seminars at industry and private organisations.
Jigar Soni and Suhrad Soni are members of the International Dance Council, affiliated to UNESCO, which has enabled them to not only produce a certified syllabus for their Garba school but also present both Garba dance and, seminars at industry and private organisations.