Best Indian Dance Classes and Studios in Claremont, CA

From the Business:Archana Nrityalaya - The Kathak Dance Academy was founded by Guru Asha Joglekar in 1963. Guru Asha Joglekar’s exceptional teaching skills, ability to find the plus points in each student and enhancing that into finer point of Kathak, personal attention and in-depth knowledge offered to every student in the institute are the contributing factors to making Archana Nrityalaya a highly reputed Kathak dance academy in India and in USA.Read more

From the Business:Natyanjali School of Bharatanatyam is offering classes in: West Covina, Upland, and Chino Hills. One of the leading exponents of Bharata Natyam in Los Angeles, California. Preserving a dance tradition over 35 years! Dr. Malini Krishnamurthi is the Artistic Director of the Natyanjali School of Dance in West Covina, Upland and Chino Hills, California. An exponent in Bharata Natyam, Malini is an acclaimed performer with many noteworthy performances to her credit in the U.S. India and Europe. Malini is regarded as a superb choreographer and an exceptional teacher who has transformed many young children into passionate and superb dancers. Malini’s students are testimonials of her ability as a meticulous teacher. In recognition of her contribution to the local community, the Hindu Temple Society of Southern California has awarded her the title of ‘Asthaana Vidushi’ which means ‘community’s scholar.’ Malini was initiated in this art at an early age and has trained intensively for several decades under Kalaimamani Guru Sri. Kalyanasundaram of the Sri Rajarajeshwari Bharata Natyam Kala Mandir-Bombay, India. Besides dance, Malini has had formal training in classical Carnatic music for over several decades. In addition to dance which is her passion, Malini is an academician who teaches Management Information Systems in the Steven G. Mihaylo College of Business and Economics at the California State University at Fullerton, in the city of Fullerton California. Assistant instructors: Priya Sharma, Shrinithi Kalai, and Purna Venugopalan.Read more

From the Business:Pragathi Art Foundation provides in-depth training in Kalakshetra Style of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam (Guru Kalyanikuttyamma Style). Here students are also trained in how to craft their own movement pieces, which enables the student to develop a unique and personalized experience of this traditional art form. Instruction in Indian Classical Dance-- Bharatanatyam (Kalakshetra Style) and Mohiniyattam (Guru Kalyanikuttiyamma Style). Pragathi Art Foundation is committed to quality dance training in Bharatanaytam with a focus on exploring movement as a unique thought system. Dr. Elizabeth Kurien heads the Pragathi Arts Foundation. She is a southern California based dance instructor, choreographer and scholar. She is an exponent of two forms of Indian classical dance, Bharatanatyam (Pandanallur Style) and Mohiniyattam (Kalyanikuttiamma Style). Kurien was trained from a very young age under the tutelage of Guru Shyamala Surendran, Dharani School of Performing Arts in Kerala, India. She obtained her Masters in Performing Arts from Central Government University, Hyderabad, India (HCU), and her Ph.D in Critical Dance Studies from University of California, Riverside (UCR). Kurien is the recipient of the Sarojini Naidu Scholarship of Merit (HCU) and the Chancellor’s Award, UCR. Currently, she is the artistic director of Pragathi Arts Foundation, an organization she formed to foster learning, practice, and inquiry in Indian dance, specifically Bharatanatyam. Her vision for her students is that they will be able to push beyond boundaries of cultural expression, and open spaces to explore their personal voices.Read more

From the Business:Richa Jauhari is a choreographer and fitness instructor. She creates choreography for couples first dance, group and solo's performances. She also teaches group dance fitness (BollyX Cardio & BollyX Low Impact) to a diverse group of adults. Richa has a passion for seeing individuals strive for their best and achieve their dance and fitness goals. Contact Richa (richajfit) for more information on choreography or dance fitness classes!Read more