98 Best Indian Dance Classes in Boston

From the Business:For over 22 years, Mona's Dance Academy has been a cornerstone in Reading, MA, offering a blend of Kathak, Bollywood, and Classical Indian dance classes. Catering to the town's diverse age groups, we provide engaging lessons for both adults and kids. Our academy is a celebration of Reading's rich cultural landscape.Read more

From the Business:Neha is a talented dancer who showed a lot of promise and deep interest in dance from a very young age. She was exposed to the beautiful and intense art form of Bharata Natyam from a tender age of 7. Her love for this art, persuaded her to take up professional training in Bharata Natyam from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidhyalaya (Nalanda College of Classical Dance) in Mumbai, India. This internationally famous institution was founded by Padmashri Dr. Kanak Rele. Neha completed her Bachelor's and Master's in fine arts (Classical dance) from Nalanda specializing in Bharatanatyam. She is also a trained artiste in Mohiniattam. Neha was fortunate enough to be guided by very eminent Gurus like Smt. Thangamani Nagarajan, Smt.Malati Agniswaran, Shri Vaibhav Arekar and Smt.Ambika Vishwanathan who were the lecturers at Nalanda Institute. She also had the honor of performing major roles in the most prestigious productions of Nalanda like 'Shilappadikaram', 'Santavani', 'Kanchanmrig', and 'Swapnavasadattam' at various prominent venues in India. At Nalanda as a student she was trained to choreograph dance ballets and also train other students during this period. Since 2005, when she relocated to the US, she has been teaching students in the US and is well known for her adherence to strict standards and yet very creative performances. Following the Guru-Shishya traditions in teaching, she interacts with students in trying to get the best out of every student. It is to her credit that many of her students have performed their 'Arangetram' or solo dance debut recitals since 2006 and more are on their way to achieving this milestone. Neha is an active member of India Association of New Hampshire since 2005 which awarded her with IANH "Excellence Award" in April, 2011. She was also presented the "Spotlight on Excellence Award" in the category of "Dedicated dancer" by Lokvani in September 2011.Read more

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Art of Dancing

Art of Dancing is a vibrant dance school dedicated to promoting the richness and diversity of Indian dance traditions. Offering training in Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Bollywood dance styles, the school creates a unique space where classical discipline meets creative expression. Classes are thoughtfully designed for kids and adults of all levels, fostering not only technical excellence but also confidence, cultural appreciation, and joy in movement.

With both in-person classes in Westwood, MA and online sessions, Art of Dancing provides accessible and high-quality dance education to a wider community. The school also actively participates in cultural events, performances, and stage productions, giving students meaningful opportunities to showcase their talent.

Creative Director – Ms. Payel Ghatak

Ms. Payel Ghatak is a passionate and dedicated dance educator with over a decade of experience in Indian classical and contemporary dance forms. Trained in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam, she has also extensively learned Kathak and Odissi, bringing a well-rounded and versatile approach to her teaching.

As the founder and creative director of Art of Dancing, Payel is deeply committed to nurturing each student’s individual journey. Her teaching emphasizes strong fundamentals, expressive storytelling, and disciplined practice, while also encouraging creativity and confidence. Known for her warm and supportive approach, she creates an inclusive environment where students feel inspired to learn, grow, and perform.

Through her vision and dedication, Art of Dancing continues to build a strong community that celebrates tradition, artistry, and the joy of dance.

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:Moumita Banerjee is very passionate about Kathak Dance and started learning kathak dance (in Jaipur Gharana) at the age of five under Smt. Susmita Chakraborty in Calcutta. She earned her Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) degree from Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi, India), one of the largest and prestigious university in Asia. She was awarded with Gold Medal for securing 1st position in the University. She also completed Prabhakar degree (Similar to bachelor’s degree in Kathak dance) and Senior Diploma in Kathak with distinction from Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Allahabad, India) She received her Master of Performing Arts (MPA) degree in Kathakk dance in Lucknow Gharana from Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University, Lucknow). She har learned under legendary Gurus like Prof. Kumkum Dhar, Prof. Bina Singh, and Prof. Ranjana Srivastava. She also completed workshop training with late Pandit Birju Maharaj, leading exponent of Lucknow gharana of Kathak and Ashimbandhu Bhattacharjee. She has been a performer for many years, performing and Choreographing in India and in USA (Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts) at various organizations and festivals. Her students also performed in many programs in Greater Boston community such as Essence of India, Acton; IAGB; IAB; Sai rainbow; Boston Children Museum and many other places. With prior teaching experience in India and in USA, Moumita is glad to share her dance experience with children and adults who love Kathak as much as she does. Kathak is one of the major forms of classical dance of India with its origins in Northern India. The name Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘katha' which means ‘story' and the one who tells the stories is called ‘Kathak'. Kathak is found in three Gharanas-Jaipur, Banaras, and Lucknow Gharana from the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved. These classes at TSK will focus on the Banaras and Lucknow Gharanas.Read more

From the Business:Offering beginner Bharatanatyam dance lessons in Needham, MA for students aged 6 to adult. The dancer/teacher, Vidya Shankar is trained in the Kalakshetra and Vazhuvoor styles of Bharathanatyam. Her early training was under Guru Smt. Pushpa Shankar of Kalakshetra. After years of experience performing, she continues to advance her skills under the expert guidance of Guru Smt. Jothi Raghavan. The focus of the lessons would be on developing a strong foundation in form and technique, in a nurturing environment. Check it out with a free trial lesson! Please email for schedule and other details.Read more

From the Business:Jasmine Shah founded the “Aangikam Dance Academy”. The dance academy teaches two Indian classical dance classes, bharatanatyam and Manipuri and also teaches Folk Dances from various regions of India. Classes are held in-group as well as in private (One on One) setting. Dance studio has classes at Chelmsford MA, Medway MA, and Nashua NH. Ever since Jasmine came from India she has performed, directed and choreographed dance dramas: Snow-white, Preet Mayuri, Shri Rama, Shri Krishna, Mirabai, Ramayan, Shakuntal, Namostute, Shiv-Shakti, Vande Ma Taram. Academy also rents costumes for any Indian program and performances. We provide dance classes for kids and adults with the best summer package.Read more

From the Business:LAYAA, a creative environment that nourishes young minds in the art of self-expression and confidence. We believe in providing our students with an energizing and fun atmosphere where dance becomes a cherished medium of self-expression. We focus on the following attributes to create a confident and elegant dancer: - Strength training through Yoga and weight exercises - Knowledge of Dance theory ( Hastas, Bhedas, Slokams, Charis etc) - Thorough knowledge of Adavus ( steps ) - Understanding of Talam ( rhythm) and Sahithyam ( lyrics ) - Abhinayam ( Facial expression and Body movements ) - Attending workshops and training with Senior Artists and teachers in turn expanding their knowledge and to constantly evolve their perception of their art form. The student transitions through various levels of training to attain the ability to render/ perform her Arangetram ( Debut Performance ), where she will perform an entire Bharatanatyam Margam.Read more

From the Business:Nikita’s Bollywood Dance Academy specialize in teaching Bollywood dancing that blends hip-hop and modern dance styles with traditional Indian steps. Bollywood Dance Academy is a great place to learn to dance whether it is Bhangra dance lessons or Garba dance lessons. Our dance studio is based in 5 locations (Burlington, Lexington, Chelmsford, Andover and Nashua, NH) accepting students ages 4+ to all level (beginners to professional dancers). We teach Bollywood folk, western, contemporary, salsa, waltz, rumba, tango, hip-hop all fused with Bollywood moves.Read more

From the Business:As Boston's most premier and distinguished professional Indian Dance services we provide all things related to Indian Dance, including Indian Wedding First Dance, Wedding Choreography, Friends & Family Wedding Choreography, Event Choreography, Individual classes & dance theory, performances and practice videos, and dance studio advertising and consulting. To learn more, chat with a certified dance trainer. Send us an email or use our live chat. We are reachable 24/7 and are a fully insured. Our online and virtual studios specialize in Indian Wedding First Dance and Family & Friends Wedding Dances, Bharatanatyam Dance Classes,Ballroom Dance Classes, Bhangra Dance Classes, Classical Indian Dance Classes, Hip Hop Dance Classes, Indian Bollywood Dance Classes, Kathak Dance Classes, Kids Dance Classes, Kuchipudi Dance Classes, Odissi Dance Classes, and Salsa Dance Classes. Our studio has in-house DJ's to mix your music selections and all our classes are provided by a professional instructor.Read more