.dance Domain Registration India
.dance is an open generic top-level domain run by Dog Beach, LLC (Identity Digital), in the root since January 2014. WebJi® charges ₹2,713 for the first year and ₹2,775 a year to renew, before 18% GST. It suits classical dance teachers, Bollywood and hip-hop studios, sangeet choreographers and dance festivals.
For Indian dance teachers, studios, choreographers and festival organisers choosing an address students and parents remember.
INR billing
- Registration
- ₹2,713/yr
- Renewal
- ₹2,775/yr
- Term
- 1–10 yrs
- Billing
- INR + GST
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Last editorial update: 14 November 2026. Prices follow the dated sources on this page; checkout confirms current charges.
What is a .dance domain?
.dance is an open generic top-level domain for dancers, dance schools, choreographers and dance events, managed by Dog Beach, LLC under Identity Digital. IANA records its delegation on 14 January 2014 to United TLD Holdco Ltd.; the zone was transferred to Dog Beach, LLC in June 2021.
- Registry: Dog Beach, LLC, c/o Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, Washington.
- Type: generic, no eligibility check, first come first served.
- Security: DNSSEC-signed with a DS record at the root.
- Name rules: 2–63 Latin letters, digits or inner hyphens, registered for 1–10 years.
Which dance businesses in India use .dance?
India’s dance economy is mostly small teachers and studios — classical gurus, Bollywood and wedding choreographers, fitness-dance trainers — and .dance gives each a name parents and couples remember. The Sangeet Natak Akademi recognises eight classical forms, from Bharatanatyam and Kathak to Odissi and Sattriya, and each has teachers who now enrol students online.
| Buyer | Example | What the site does |
|---|---|---|
| Kathak guru, Jaipur gharana | jaipurkathak.dance | Batch timings, exam preparation, recital videos |
| Bharatanatyam academy | natyalaya.dance | Admissions and arangetram planning |
| Sangeet choreographer | sangeetsteps.dance | Wedding packages and family rehearsal booking |
| Bollywood and hip-hop studio | studiofloor.dance | Drop-in classes and summer workshops |
| Dance festival or competition | monsoonfest.dance | Entries, schedule and results |
.dance domain price in India
A .dance name costs ₹2,713 for the first year and ₹2,775 for each renewal at WebJi®, before 18% GST — only ₹62 more at renewal. Three years total ₹8,263 before tax (₹2,713 + ₹2,775 + ₹2,775).
| Extension | Register | Renew | Three years | Fits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .dance | ₹2,713 | ₹2,775 | ₹8,263 | Any dance teacher, studio or event |
| .club | ₹2,051 | ₹2,429 | ₹6,909 | Social dance groups and salsa nights |
| .fitness | ₹2,722 | ₹3,289 | ₹9,300 | Zumba and dance-workout trainers |
| .school | ₹4,562 | ₹4,846 | ₹14,254 | Academies with graded courses |
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Can anyone register a .dance domain?
Yes. Dog Beach, LLC asks for no proof that you dance, teach or run a studio; any individual or organisation can hold a .dance name. As with every ICANN gTLD, the registrant email must confirm the contact details soon after the order, or the name can be suspended.
Register in the academy’s name if it is a registered society or firm, so the address does not leave with one teacher. Solo performers are fine registering in their own name.
Choosing between .dance, .club and .fitness
Pick .dance whenever dance is the product; pick .fitness when students come for weight loss more than technique; pick .club for social groups that meet for fun. Rankings depend on content and local signals such as your Google Business Profile, not on the ending.
- Lead with the form or the place: “kathakjaipur.dance” tells parents more than a stage name alone.
- Avoid hyphen chains: students type names from posters and WhatsApp forwards.
- Hold your .in too: redirect it so the address works however people guess it.
Building the .dance website
A studio site needs class timings, a fee page, recital videos and an enquiry form — all of which run on modest hosting once the .dance name is pointed at it. Start with WordPress hosting, use the domain registration India hub to compare other endings, and read the renewal guide before setting auto-renew.
Frequently asked questions
Who runs the .dance registry?
Dog Beach, LLC, care of Identity Digital Inc., Bellevue, Washington, per the IANA root zone database. It took the zone over in 2021 from United TLD Holdco Ltd., which held it at delegation in January 2014.
Is .dance good for a classical dance teacher in a small town?
Yes, if the budget allows about ₹2,775 a year before GST. Parents remember “gurunamekathak.dance” more easily than a long .com, and the name can sit on a free-standing site or redirect to an Instagram or YouTube page.
How much is .dance for five years?
₹13,813 before 18% GST at current WebJi® prices: ₹2,713 for year one plus four renewals at ₹2,775. The small gap between first-year and renewal prices makes long terms easy to budget.
Can a wedding choreographer use .dance for a sangeet business?
Yes. The extension has no content restrictions beyond lawful use, so sangeet packages, family rehearsal bookings and wedding-reel portfolios all fit. Many choreographers combine their name with “sangeet” or the city for clarity.
Does .dance support DNSSEC?
Yes. IANA shows a secure delegation for .dance, so you can sign your own name if your DNS host supports it.
Registry facts checked against IANA on 14 November 2026 · Reviewed by the WebJi® team, Jaipur.
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