Best Kathakali Dance Teachers in Oakland, CA

We love Bhairavi ji and her academy, she has been a Guru for my daughter since last 11years and has been instrumental in creating the passion for Indian Classical Dance for our daughter who is seeking to achieve a diploma in coming years. If you want your kids to be attached to their Indian heritage, joining Nrityodaya Kathak Academy is a great way to get started. I would highly recommend it!!!!

I have seen two academy production shows, Anantha: Infinite Possibilities and Katha: The Untold Stories of Kathak. Both shows were spectacular and very fun to watch. The shows incorporate talent of all ages and each scene tells a a mini story following a larger all encompassing theme. Best of all, the dancers can seriously dance like none other! You can tell they have spent almost their entire lives practicing their craft.

I have been training with Bhairaviji for a while. She has been guiding me throughout my kathak journey. She spends countless hours with her students to build a relationship of trust and compassion. Her seemingly endless reserves of energy and encouragement to all students to thrive, motivated me to push my limits and to reach my full potential. Thank you Bhairaviji for sharing with us your passion for dance and for inspiring us to do our best.

We have been driving from San Diego to Walnut every week for the past 6-7 years so that my daughter can learn Kathak from Bhairaviji, and it is worth every moment of it. She is an amazing kathak teacher, very caring and very thorough. She is a fantastic human being and if I were to do this all over, I sure would. I recommend her to anyone wanting to learn this wonderful art form with reverance, respect and details.

I have been learning at Bharavi Aunties class for almost 9 years. She is an amazing teacher who works hard with every student and makes sure to the best of her ability that the student is the best they can be. She is a great role model for little kids and she has and always will be a great inspiration for me. Classes are always full of fun and laughter but she still makes sure we know what we have to learn. Thank you Bharavi Auntie for being a inspiring role model for almost 9 years.

Bhairavi ji is a great teacher for Kathak dance. I had a very nice experience working with her as a vocal performer. She is very detail oriented teacher for her students. I would definitely recommend her for any aspiring students.

I have been learning from Bhairavi Aunty for the past 11 years and I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. She is a teacher who deeply cares about her students and their progress, and constantly pushes them to do their best and reach their full potential. She has a great attention for detail and a great love for the arts. I would recommend any interested Kathak students to join the Nrityodaya Kathak Academy.

My daughter has been learning from Bhairaviji for the past 10 years and she has loved every moment of it. Bhairaviji is an amazing dancer and even more amazing and dedicated teacher. She tries to help every single student achieve their true potential, and passes on her passion for dance in her teaching. We recommend this teacher for anyone who wants to learn Kathak.

We have been going to nrityodaya Kathak for almost a year now. Ms. Bhairavi is the best guru anyone can get. She is thoroughly professional, really patient with the little kids and has a true love and passion for Kathak. My daughter is really motivated and practices even without me asking her to. I have to thank Ms. Bhairavi for making my daughter love Kathak and she truly enjoys it. I would recommend for anyone who is looking Kathak to start here, you will not regret.

So proud of you dear. Great going. Follow your heart.

Such a talented girl and an all rounder. God bless.