Best Indian Classical Dance Classes in Bay Area

From the Business:The repertoire of Bharatanatyam, like all major classical Indian dance forms, follows the three categories of performance in the Natya Shastra. These are Nritta (Nirutham), Nritya (Niruthiyam) and Natya (Natyam).Prahelika Rajagopalan is an upcoming Bharatanatyam dancer who began learning dance at the age of 4. She started training in Bharatanatyam under Smt. Santha Bhaskar, Singapore and Smt. Ambujah Thiru, Singapore. As a kid, she has given numerous performances, both solo and group presentations with Nrithyalaya Aesthetics Society. She has not only performed in NAS’s annual programs, but also in many temples and other such platforms in Singapore. She has participated and won a number of competitions and won the silver medal at SYF (Singapore Youth Festival).Prahelika moved to India and continued dance under the tutelage of guru Sri. Pandanallur Gopalakrishnan Pillai and Smt. Indu Varma. She was trained in the Tanjavur style and did her arangetram in 2005. She has also performed in a many sabhas under Smt. Indu Varma’s guidance and did a group presentation on Tyagesha Kuravanji. She has also performed the ‘Narayaneeyam’ in Chennai and Mangalore.Prahelika is currently pursuing Bharatanatyam under her guru Dr. Sujatha Mohan, a senior disciple of Dr. Padma Subramaniam. With the support and encouragement from her guru, she completed her Master Of Fine Arts (M.F.A) under Dr. Padma Subramaniam at Sastra University in 2014. She has performed a number of margams in many Sabhas in Chennai and also participated in numerous group presentations. She also started learning Nattuvangam under her guru and assisted her guru in taking class for the kids. Prahelika is one of the core dancers at Padmashree Nrithyalaya.Read more

From the Business:Our e-tutoring combined with expert tutors, a continuous feedback loop and customised lesson plans guarantees top performances in class while ensuring that your child enjoys the process of learning and improve your child’s interest in studies through engaging & interactive discussions, and personalized coaching. Apart from giving a online teacher and student platform, we have many specialized services for students like homework help and basic doubts. Students can also get solution to assignment problems by submitting directly to the tutor. In order for students to experience our service, we provide a free online tutoring session. With a conversion rate of about 95%, we are confident, if we provide you with a tutor, you will be with us for as long as you learn online. A-MathTutor Online tutoring company started in 2007 serving K-12 students. part from Online Math tutoring, online classes in Indian classical music (Carnatic music & Hindustani Music), Academic Subjects, SAT & ACT test preparation, International languages, Chess and ABACUS. Math tutoring approach help the teachers and students to work effectively in solving the challenging problems. tutors will understand the school curriculum and evaluate the strength and weakness of the students, then customized curriculum will be created. who are finding difficulty in teaching maths due the changes in the concepts and learning aspects. The difference between the class room study and online tutoring is that a student can choose a tutor as per his/her time schedule with flexible timings. In classroom teaching, teachers may not be patient all the time but our online math tutors are always patient and make the class as pleasant learning.Read more

From the Business:Vidushi Ramya Abhijit is the founder and artistic director of this school. She has been practicing Bharatanatyam for well over 2 decades and teaching for several years. She has also learned Kathak. She is the founding member of the TAALA dance group and has performed on several stages in India and the Bay Area. She has directed beautiful dance dramas and won the hearts of the spectators. We offer classes for kids and adults in the Bharatanatyam style. We also conduct camps in semi-classical dance form specially geared toward adults that are interested to dance. Our students get the opportunity to perform at several wonderful events in the Bay Area. We are a branch of Nrityalaya Trust, Mysore. We conduct classes in Hayward, Fremont & Cupertino in California, USA.Read more

From the Business:KA Academy founded by C.V.Subramanian and Gayatri Subramanian, offers specialized training in the Carnatic (South Indian Classical) style of Violin and Bharatanatyam. Classes are offered to beginners, intermediate to advanced levels. Students will get an opportunity to perform in the academy's chamber concerts and annual recitals. The Artistic Director, Gayatri Subramanian is dedicated to teaching the traditional style and intricacies of Bharata Natyam. Students get structured and rigorous training in dance and also in theory, leading to certification from esteemed Universities like Silicon Andhra and Annamalai University. KA Academy grooms aspiring young students who are the budding artists. Registrations are now open for in person class. Gayatri Subramanian, an exponent Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and instructor is one of the senior most disciples of Guru Smt. Padmini Radhakrishnan, the Founder-Director of the institute "Soundarya Natya Kalalaya Foundation", Mumbai. She has undergone an intensive training for over 25 years from her Guru and has won accolades and awards for her performances in India and abroad. All her performances have been well received by the audience and the press as well. Gayatri holds a first class Bachelor's Degree in Dance (specializing theory). She has proficiency in the intricacies of both theory and practical. She has choreographed a number of dances and conducted several dance shows, fundraisers and arangetrams. Intricate footwork marks her area of expertise. A special mention to her intense facial expressions especially the nava rasas (nine basic emotions) for which she is always appreciated. Gayatri has been teaching Bharatanatyam in Atlanta, Georgia for the past 17 years. She has conducted 11 arangetrams to her credit. Her students get a systematic and rigorous training in dance and intensive training on theory (Natyashastras) as well, which equally contribute to the field of dancing.Read more

From the Business:I am one of the most distinguished Dance Classes in San Jose, CA. I specialize in Kathak Dance Classes,Adult Dance Classes,Bhangra Dance Classes,Classical Indian Dance Classes,Contemporary Dance Classes,Folk Dance Classes,Indian Bollywood Dance Classes,Kids Dance Classes. I also have created many video productions that have been viewed worldwide. For more information visit Facebook.com/shivaleetalatiRead more

From the Business:I am one of the most distinguished Dance Classes in San Jose, CA. I specialize in Bharatanatyam Dance Classes. Read more

From the Business:BollyNaach, Inc. opened its first Bay Area dance studio in Pleasanton in 2016. BollyNaach focuses on growing dancers in various styles of Bollywood and Indian dancing thereby developing versatile dancers. BollyNaach strives to excel in creativity and unique dancing artistic choreography. The institute teaches a wide variety of authentic Indian dance classes including Bollywood, Indian Classical, Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Bhangra, Garba, Folk, Bollywood Belly Dance, Ballroom dance and others through experienced and talented Instructors. The students will get opportunities to perform in dance shows, community events, and school recitals to showcase their talents. Advanced students can also aspire to joining the BollyNaach Dance Company''''''''s team of talented dance professionals. BollyNaach also offers dance fitness classes similar to Zumba with Bollywood flavor, Yoga, and more. In addition to the institute, BollyNaach offers wide variety of dance entertainment services. The dance company offers authentic Bollywood, Bollywood Fusion, Folk, Classical Fusion and others for all types of events including corporate events and weddings throughout California. Bollywood entertainment includes classical, oldies, latest popular songs, folk, bhangra and all other Bollywood dance styles beautifully choreographed and presented for unique entertainment experience. The dancers and performances will enrich your event with culture and heritage of India as well as infuse positive energy. We are a company that is proud and honored to be spreading the love and energy of Bollywood Dancing globally. We also provide henna services to enhance your experience. Our studios host dance or henna themed Birthday parties at both studio locations in Pleasanton and Fremont. For more details contact us.Read more

From the Business:Bharatanatyam Classes offered at all levels, for ages 5 and up, including adults. Locations: Cupertino/San Jose, Fremont, Santa Clara, South San Jose Register for classes here: https://goo.gl/forms/e0NnTlUAvVMSdibK2 Soumya Tilak Seshadri, the Founder and Artistic Director of Shreeja Dance Academy, is an established Bharatanatyam artiste who has performed extensively to critical acclaim. She is the prime disciple of the Bharatanatyam virtuoso, Dr. Vijay Madhavan (senior disciple of the world renowned Padmasri Smt. Chitra Visweswaran).Shreeja Dance Academy is a satellite institution of Rechita Nrutyalaya (founded by Dr. Vijay Madhavan) and is founded on the basic principles of the Guru Sishya Parampara - the tradition of imparting knowledge based on the ever developing relationship between the teacher and student, in a holistic environment that provides for a well-rounded development. Steeped in the Vazhuvoor tradition renowned for its grace and lively movements, Shreeja Dance Academy, like its parent institution, strives to create Bharatanatyam artists that not only know how to dance, but also respect the philosophy of the art-form and embrace its spiritual significance, thereby enabling them to skillfully weave magic with their movements with an intellectual approach. Each student is groomed with utmost care and sincerity, and is given individual attention to bring out the best in them and enable them to perform to the best of their abilities. Students of Shreeja Dance Academy have given several successful performances in India and the US, including solo performances, and have also won top prizes in competitions. Every student and their family form part of the Shreeja family, that descends from the Rechita family, and work as one together to spread the joy of dancing. We invite you to join and be a part of this wonderful nurturing family and take the beautiful traditional art form of Bharatanatyam to greater heights.Read more

From the Business:Atulya Nritya is one of the most distinguished Dance Classes in San Jose, CA. Atulya Nritya specializes in Bharatanatyam Dance Classes,Classical Indian Dance Classes,Indian Bollywood Dance Classes.Purnniema is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer and has gone through several years of intense training in Kalashetra style, under the expert guidance of her eminent Gurus. She holds the master’s degree in Bharatanatyam. Today she runs her own institute by the name of “Atulya Nritya” specializing in imparting teachings in the Bharatanatyam dance form. At Atulya Nritya she also give numerous opportunities for the students to perform on stage and various other national and international events. “Atulya Nritya” has branches in Gurgaon, India and Plano, USA. Her students, have won awards in numerous international dance and drama competitions and festivals like World Cultural Festival, Bal Kala Utsava, Cultural Exchange program with Australia and Dances of India. Her students are looked at with high esteem in their individual schools and frequently perform and at various functions and local events organized by these institutes. Purnniema herself is an accomplished dancer with many performances to her credit. She performs for various cultural social organizations and dance festivals.Read more

From the Business:Nisha Acharya is the artistic director, founder, choreographer, Singer of the Natyakshethra Arts.Nisha has performed in various cultural festivals and Non-Profit fund raising events in Chennai and New Delhi. She started to perform in her very early age of 5. Her passion for her dance has brought her great acclaim accolade during her schooling as well as in her Engineering profession. When Nisha moved to Bay Area years ago, she brought with her the intense, disciplined, meticulous training that was imparted to her from the tutleage, by the grand masters of the Bharata Natyam, Smt Vijayalakshmi Iyengar ,Smt. Subhalakshmi Iyer, Padma Bushan Smt. Alarmel Valli.The school was founded out of her passion towards dance. She aims to give quality teaching to kids in Peninsula and east bay area. Her creative ideas has produced several interesting dance stories. Nisha feels dance not only teaches the art but also dedication, concentration, acting, disciplined and cultural bonding.The school follows the same Mantra.Read more