Best Indian Dance Classes & Studios in Needham, MA

From the Business:Originally from Bangalore, India, Deepa was introduced to dancing at the age of 5. She has been continuously learning and has proved herself time and again on various dance platforms. Having been trained extensively by Guru Radha Sridhar in Bangalore, Deepa has secured distinction in all three dance exams (Junior, Senior and Proficiency exams) conducted by the Government of Karnataka. She has performed her Arangetram (Ascent to stage graduation) successfully in 2001. She has also learnt from Guru Nandini Eshwar of Mysore and Guru Soundarya Srivatsa of Bangalore. She is also a trained Carnatic classical musician. Deepa combines in herself a student, performer and choreographer. An assortment of these qualities won her awards and certificates, along with critical acclaim. With excellent communication skills and imaginative Abhinaya (expression), Deepa has been able to impress and connect herself to laymen and connoisseurs alike while performing. Deepa has performed extensively throughout India and abroad. She has rendered more than 100 performances - over 40 solo recitals, 10 dance ballets, 40 group performances, and 7 televised shows. She has also choreographed 3 dance ballets herself (“Krishna Leela”, “Navarasas in Ramayana” and “Vande Mataram - Dances of India”). She has delivered workshops introducing Bharatanatyam to foreign audience. Gifted with fine demeanors and expressive eyes, she is aptly etched for dance and has dedicated herself to the field of dance.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