Indian Folk Dance Classes in Palatine, IL

From the Business:Established in 2023, Bolly Spin Dance is a vibrant and passionate dance academy committed to spreading the joy of movement through high-quality instruction and engaging choreography. With a mission to make dance accessible and enjoyable for all, we offer classes for children, teens, and adults regardless of experience level. Whether you are just stepping into the world of dance or refining your skills, our experienced instructors are here to guide you every step of the way. At Bolly Spin, we specialize in a range of styles with a core focus on Bollywood, blending traditional Indian moves with contemporary flair. We also provide personalized choreography for special occasions such as weddings, sangeets, receptions, cultural festivals, and private events. From solo performances to group routines, we work closely with our clients to create unforgettable moments that reflect their personality and story. Our approach is energetic, inclusive, and fun designed to inspire confidence, creativity, and self-expression through dance. More than just a dance studio, Bolly Spin is a community where people come together to celebrate culture, rhythm, and joy. Whether you are dancing for fitness, celebration, or pure passion, Bolly Spin Dance is here to make your journey memorable. Come dance with us and feel the spin.Read more

From the Business:I-RADHA - Indian Rhythms Arts & Dances Heritage Academy was founded in June 2016 by Ms. Kiran Chouhan in memory of her mother Mrs. Radha Chouhan. Mrs. Radha Chouhan was a great admirer of Indian music and dance and instilled in her daughter a deep love for all creative arts. She was a talented writer and poet herself. Her poems have been used in many dance dramas in India and the US. I-RADHA, a very thoughtful and strategic initiative in the Chicagoland area by Kathak Dance exponent Ms. Kiran Chouhan, is conceived out of her passion for spreading Indian fine arts amongst the diaspora as well as the mainstream lovers of arts and culture. The purpose of I-RADHA is to teach, advance and spread the learnings of the rich Indian heritage that all of us have come to appreciate and emulate in everyday lifestyles all over the world. I-RADHA has a vision to bring back the golden ‘Gurukul’ era with the blessings of all the senior gurus in the field, who are willing to come and teach our students in the Gurukul tradition. I-RADHA plans to incorporate other Indian art and spiritual streams under its umbrella in the near future. At the core of IRADHA values is the desire to achieve maximum participation by the community. Through global collaboration, I-RADHA will strive to keep all events affordable, accessible and value enhancing as well as entertaining. We are affiliated with Prayag Sangit Samiti in Allahabad India and offers a very structured training program for Kathak. I-RADHA also offers Bollywood classes, and theater. Classes in Schaumburg, Libertyville, Lincoln Park and Naperville.Read more

From the Business:Navrasa Dance was started by Anuya Wagh Mistry, shishya of Vasundhara Sridharan and Priya Balan. It specializes in the Indian classical dance of Bharatnatyam as well as folk dances from all over India. With the blessings of her Gurus and her mission to spread the knowledge, Navrasa Dance has now grown into a thriving group of artists who have been performing in the Chicago land area since its inception. Navrasa means 9 rasas (or emotions). Our logo is a peacock with 9 feathers. Or a lotus with 9 petals. The eye of the peacock is a swan. The peacock represents us and the swan (or hamsa) represents the divine. Navrasa Bharatanatyam Dance Academy, teaches the Pandanallore style of dance in the Schaumburg area and provides a unique opportunity for students to learn traditional Bharatanatyam dance. Goals: To teach Bharatanatyam and folk dances of all over India and generate respect for the different cultures.Read more

From the Business:Kshama Shah is a disciple of world renowned, PADMABHUSHAN, Guru C.V. Chandrashekhar of Chennai. He was the attending Instructor and Dean at M.S. University Baroda. Click the wiki link below for additional info on Sir C.V.Chandrasekhar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._V._Chandrasekhar Mudra Dance Academy is a renowned academy engaged in teaching and propagating Indian classical Dance. Founded in 1993 by Guru Kshama Shah in the Northwest suburb of Chicago, IL USA with the vision of engaging students in the art, technique, and passion for one of the most ancient and graceful art forms of India, Bharata Natyam. The Academy strives to promote excellence in imparting training that is based on time-tested traditions of performance and practice. Smt, Kshama Shah has been trained in the field of dance and performing arts since the age of four from the state of Gujarat, India. She went to M.S. University in Baroda, Gujarat to undertake the further study of Performing Arts with focus in BharataNatyam. Her complete tutelage was from none other than, world renowned Guru C. V. Chandrasekhar, He also served as the Dean of the music College and Arts program at the University. Disciple Kshama, also trained with Guru Rama Srikant and Dr. Parul Shah. He is a disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale, founder of Kalakshetra, Chennai, India. Guru C. V. Chandrasekhar - crowned Padmabushan Awardee and Sangeet Natak Academi Fellow. Rukmini Devi revived the temple dance of Devadasis and brought to Kalakshetra.Read more

From the Business: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, Bartlett/ Schaumburg, Oak Brook.Read more