Tarana has beautiful collection of costumes available for rental. For more details call us.
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Started in 1994, Tarana Dance Academy is the oldest and largest kathak dance school in the chicagoland area. Today, it offers various forms of dance training to aspiring youths and adults. It emphasizes on self-discipline, confidence, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Workshops for the enrichment of students are regularly conducted by expert choreographers from India and United States, in the areas of Kathak, Folk dance, Bollywood dancing and other popular forms. Tarana Dance Academy has a structured curriculum. Studio at Naperville/Aurora location is available for rental. Tarana has beautiful collection of costumes available for rental. Tarana Dance Academy is the largest kathak school in Chicago IL area. locations are Naperville/Aurora, Schaumburg, Oak Brook.
Rated 3.0 Before enrolling pls enquire about the course and what your child is expected to accomplish in the 'semester'.
Rated 5.0 Since childhood I was passionate about classical dance but due to various constraints I wasn’t able to pursue it. However, I had made up my mind to enroll my daughter. My daughter Eva ,started learning kathak since the age of 6. Initially it took some time for her to create passion towards the dance form but she is blessed to have her Guru sheetal Dhanani who is very dedicated and devoted towards her dance. She has helped Eva a lot to reach up to this level. Eva loves attending her class and doesn’t miss any of it. Sheetal ji creates an extraordinary enthusiasm amongst her students to perform.Eva is very grateful to have gotten lots of opportunities at Tarana.
Rated 5.0 Words are not enough to describe this particular academy. As a parent rooted in Indian traditions and culture, raising first-generation children in America, I am incredibly grateful to have found the Tarana Dance Academy and Foundation led by Guru Sheetal dhanani. Guru Sheetalji and her team are an inspiring teacher who effortlessly combines discipline with grace, all while nurturing the children with love and affection.The academy’s sense of community is equally admirable. Recitals are a collective effort, with parents welcomed to participate and contribute. Her recent 30th anniversary was Brilliant show... Very well presented. Choreography fantastic. Song selections on cherry on top.All the performances combined the essence of the her story and brought magnificent artistry. It’s heartening to be part of a community that not only values the growth of its students but also embraces family involvement. I wholeheartedly recommend this academy to anyone seeking to preserve and nurture our rich cultural heritage.
Rated 5.0 I've been with Tarana for over 3 years now. The journey has been wonderful. I've watched my child grow as a dancer but even more the exposure to Indian art and culture has helped her growth. It also helped her to understand teamwork, discipline and hard work. I believe all the skills that she is learning from her experience at Tarana will help her be successful in other areas of life and teach her to appreciate her Indian heritage.
Rated 5.0 My daughter joined Tarana Dance Academy when she was 6 years old and completing 7 years in Tarana Kathak Academy..Her teacher Sheetal Auntie (Guru Sheetal Dhanani) has been with her every step of this journey. She helped her discover her passion for Kathak, and is leading her to be the best Kathak dancer she can be.I am really grateful to Sheetalji and her team.
The word "Tarana" comes from Persian and Urdu, meaning a song or a melodic composition—often a fast, rhythmic piece in Hindustani classical music. At Tarana School Of Music And Dance, we have chosen this name because it captures exactly what we offer: rhythm, melody, expression, and joy.
Located in the heart of Aurora, Illinois, we are a dedicated academy for Kathak dance, Hindustani classical vocal, tabla, and harmonium. We serve the vibrant South Asian community of Aurora, Naperville, Bolingbrook, and the wider Fox Valley area.
Our founder and senior gurus have trained in the Lucknow and Jaipur gharanas (schools) of Kathak, bringing decades of authenticity and performance experience to our studio. We believe that the guru-shishya parampara (teacher-disciple tradition) is not a relic of the past—it is the most effective way to transmit the subtlety, emotion, and discipline of Indian classical arts.
Aurora is the second-largest city in Illinois, a vibrant, diverse community with a rapidly growing South Asian population. Families here are professionals, entrepreneurs, and tech workers who value education, culture, and discipline.
Tarana School was founded to meet this demand. We offer flexible evening and weekend classes, a supportive community, and regular performance opportunities at local venues. We are not just a school; we are a cultural hub for the Fox Valley.
Kathak is one of the eight major forms of Indian classical dance, originating from the wandering storytellers (kathakars) of North India. It is characterized by graceful spins (chakkars), intricate footwork (tatkaar), and expressive storytelling (abhinaya).
We hold bi-annual recitals at local venues. Students perform solos and group pieces, and advanced students prepare for Rangapravesham.
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