Best Indian Dance Classes & Studios in Sacramento, CA

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:IIAC has been recognized to enrich the local community's interest in Indian culture. Today's younger generation is missing out on the fundamentals of the values and customs their culture has to offer. Our job here at IIAC is to help restore and restore a proper and traditional up bringing of today's youth by incorporating dance, drama and other accomplishment arts as a terminal of expressing cultural identity. The primary goal of this institute is to bring children closer to their roots and to build a bridge with the non Indian communities. IIAC also contributes in non Indian events which gives it's students a broad probable of the many cultures we are surrounded by. We also provide complimentary turban tying lessons. Bhangra is considered the king of dances. There are several styles of dancing Bhangra viz. Sialkoti, Sheikhupuri, Tribal, Malwa, Majha. One of the Bhangra's moves is also akin to the moves of Shiv-Tandav dance, which is danced on one leg. Damru, hand-drum is also used in Bhangra which shows that folk dances and war dances have similar parentage. Bhangra is one of the oldest folk dances and is still attached with its root values. This dance traditions are full of strength, energy and vigor.The dance movements are performed with lot of gusto and grace that sets the mood roaring. Centuries of songs and intruments are still moving the ankles of bhangra dancers. Read more

From the Business:Srimati Anushya Rajendra is a respected performer and teacher of Bharatanatyam. She has performed extensively in many cultural and arts programs in India, Sri Lanka and the United States. She studied Bharatanatyam and Carnatic Vocal Music in South India at Music College in Adyar, Chennai. She received the Natya Visharadha Degree in Bharatanatyam from Music College. She follows the Pandanallur style of Bharatanatyam. The Pandanallur style is renowned for its masterpieces in choreography and has a reputation for its emphasis on linear geometry in adavu technique and for intensity and understatement in Abhinaya . She is a disciple of Uduppi Laxi Narayanan, Jayalakshmi Arunachalam, Nadana Sigamani, Srimati Dandayuthapani Pillai, S. Rajeshwari, Srimati Usha Srinivasan and Niraimathi Kumar. She has been teaching Bharatanatyam since 1990 in India and 1995 in the United States. Read more

From the Business:Daleela practices Shamanic Belly Dance and is a Shamanic Therapist/Practitioner. As part of her shamanic practice, she teaches others how to connect to the Creator and a higher spiritual realm through movement, particularly using movements stemming from one's power center or navel area. Belly dance is an earthy dance centered in the pelvis, hips and abdomen. It therefore grounds you, centers you in your power before you dare journey to other realms. There is a way to release one's spirit through the use of the body. There is a way to meet our creator through connecting more deeply to our creature hood and our bodies. This is a different train of thought than the belief that one must transcend the body to reach a higher state of consciousness.Read more

From the Business:I am Mounika Chandra, currently located in Sacramento CA, USA. I have been learning Bharatanatyam, since I was 5. Mostly ,I have learnt from Sri. Subramaniam garu, in Tirupati. Having performed on various stages across India and done the certificate course from "Potti Sreeramulu Telugu university", would love to train people who are interested to learn Bharatanatyam.Read more

From the Business:I am Sangeet Prabhakar in 'Kathak Dance' from a reputed Academy in India. I have been a very active stage performer. I take classes only on weekends.Read more

From the Business:Kaladhaara, the brain child of Mathura Viswanathan the Artistic Director, is one of the premier dance institutes of the Greater Sacramento area. It was established in the year 2011. The modest aim of Kaladhaara is to enrich and invigorate the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds, through the prism of Bharatanatyam learning forms, provide a dedicated platform to bridge the cultural gaps and establish a venue to demystify the ancient traditional tenets of Natyshastra through the freedom of expressions and pave the way for students to tap into their innate abilities, hone their artistic skills and  and ultimately gain mastery over this nuanced and traditional Indian dance form.Read more

From the Business:Kazoua Kajol is a beautiful Bollywood Dancer/Performer based in Sacramento, CA and has been performing throughout California & the U.S for over a decade. Since the age of 10, Kazoua Kajol has trained in dance styles such as Indian/Bollywood, Belly, Tahitian, Ballet & Contemporary, Tap, African, Hmong, and Hip Hop. Kazoua Kajol continues to amaze with her precise yet gracious style of dance, and charismatic, confident yet humble personality. One of the top and most popular Bollywood dancers in California, for 10 years . Kazoua Kajol has astonished viewers locally and beyond.Read more

From the Business:The Chhandam School of Kathak is one of the world’s largest classical Indian dance institutions in the world and is dedicated to the education, promotion, and preservation of Indian art and culture. To educate, promote and preserve kathak dance and the heritage from which it is derived.Read more

From the Business:Guru Gayatri Joshi is a highly accomplished Odissi exponent who has been dancing for more than 30 years. She has performed internationally in prestigious festivals like Konark, International Odissi, San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival, Global Natya Festival, Angkor Wat, and many more. She touches everyone’s hearts and souls everywhere she goes with her sharp expressions and grace. Witnessing her dance is like seeing the ancient temple sculptures come to life. When she performs, she takes you on a journey through the story she is portraying. Aside from being a gifted dancer, she has brought tears and smiles to people’s faces through her brilliant choreography. She is also an exceptional and nurturing teacher who has been teaching for the past 15 years. She teaches her students how to mature not only as dancers but also as confident and passionate leaders ready to take on the world. She influences her students to strive for greatness in the field of dance and in life. Her dream is to influence the next generation to promote Indian culture and this beautiful Indian classical dance that we call Odissi.Read more

From the Business:At HARRITTA’s dance academy, we bring the vibrant energy and colorful traditions of Bollywood to life through dance! Founded in 2015, our mission is to celebrate Indian culture while fostering a passion for dance in students of all ages and skill levels. Our classes blend traditional Indian movements with modern Bollywood choreography, offering a dynamic and exhilarating experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the joy of Bollywood dance or an experienced dancer seeking to refine your technique, we have something for everyone.Read more

From the Business:Marga Dance Company will commence online Bharathanatyam dance classes for US residents via zoom. I take classes for the age group 6 and above. Children as well as grown ups. Upper age limit is based on interest and fitness of the person wanting to learn. I have revised my fee structure. It is 25 dollars per person for a group of not more than four persons. And 35 dollars for individual classes on one to one basis. I teach for beginners as well as advanced students.Read more

From the Business:After another year of milestones, from performing at the Da-bangg Tour Nation-wide with Salman Khan to IIFA in New York City to Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl Halftime show to the 84th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day, we graciously welcome you to a place of riveting dance, rich culture, and the land of opportunity at Arya Dance Academy – the platform for current and prospective generations to immerse themselves in a world of dance from classical Bharatnatyam and Kathak to entrancing Bollywood. Each year, we take great pride in seeing our students emerge into strong, passionate, and polished dancers. Across the world from USA to India, Arya Dance Academy has become a global empire thriving to offer the best opportunities for our students and staff. With studios established in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Jaipur, Arya has firmly built a foundation in the city of dreams…Bollywood! As we continue to grow, we bring forth our much talked about choreography, highly trained staff, and professional level of dance training in both Classical and Bollywood styles, hand in hand with exciting, fun-filled events. JOIN US NOW!!!…And feel the adrenaline of Arya Dance Academy, as we continue the journey of dance classes, performances, and competitions ahead!Read more

From the Business:The Nrityodaya Kathak Academy, of Los Angeles, United States of America, established in 1989, is a sanctuary of the arts devoted to preserving the culture of Kathak dance and classical Indian art. The founder and director of the academy, Smt. Bhairavi Kumar, began her formal training in the Institution of Pt Nikhil Gosh under the guidance of Smt. Shivani Pandya, a Ghanda Bhandan shagrid of Pt. Lacchu Maharaji of the Lucknow gharana. Bhairavi Kumar’s training continued under Smt. Uma Dogra, disciple of Pt. Durgalalji of the Jaipur gharana. She has performed in numerous countries including India, Africa, Canada, and throughout the US. Smt. Bhairavi Kumar has been teaching Kathak in and around Los Angeles for over twenty five years and has earned a distinguished reputation as a traditional and dedicated teacher-performer of Kathak amongst her colleagues and pupils. The academy is dedicated to educate, research, and bring diversity to the community through innovating dance and performance. In addition to performances at numerous events and festivals, the Nrityodaya Kathak Academy organizes and produces a bi-annual dance production. The Nrityodaya Kathak Academy has had the honor to host the Legendary Pt Birju Maharji for his 75th anniversary tour, Concert of the Legend, as well as multiple workshops with the legend himself and his prestigious shagirds. The academy has recently had the privilege of a workshop with the Smt. Jayanti Malaji, shagird of the legendary Queen of Kathak Smt. Sitara Devi. Recent highlights of her incredible journey include performing at the Ganesh Festival in Los Angeles, The Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure, Anantha: Infinite Possibilities performed at Mt. San Antonio College, and “India’s Fabled City: the Art of Courtly Lucknow” performed at LACMA. Smt. Bhairavi Kumar and her 5 most senior disciples toured throughout various cities in India and won first place at Bharat Sanskriti UTSAV 2014, a five day international competition in Burdwan, India.Read more

From the Business:Every time she steps on the stage, Manasa leaves her audience spellbound with her fluidity of movements, elegant poses and exceptionally emotive expressions. The happiness that emanates from her personality is palpable as she performs what has been her passion all her life-Bharatanatyam. Manasa took to stage at the tender age of five to perform with the wondrous mind of a keen child. As an ardent disciple of the ancient Indian classical dance form, she trained formally, from the age of five, under the auspices of Karnataka Kalatilaka Dr. Vasundhara Doraswamy, a proficient Bharatanatyam Dancer and well-qualified trainer. Along with Masters in Dance-Bharatanatyam from Mysore University, she also finished Vidwat conducted by Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board for Dance (KSEEBD). With a Ranga Pravesha performance, that garnered accolades from media and the art society and numerous on-stage national performances, she has displayed her comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of this ancient dance form. This qualifies her not only as a trainer but also as a learned judge of others’ performances. Serving as an expert Bharatanatyam trainer, she worked for two years at Vasundhara Performing Arts Center, Mysore, Karnataka. She also tutored the hearing impaired disciples at Rotary West and Parent’s Association of Deaf Children Trust. Having presented exemplary performances in several highly acclaimed dance festivals across India, Manasa has received rave reviews from the leading newspapers, both national and regional, and art aficionados. Her performances have been extensively covered by top Indian English publications such as, The Hindu, The New Indian Express and Deccan Herald. The regional newspapers, such as Prajavani, Praja Nudi, Star of Mysore and Metro Mysore, have also carried flattering articles on Manasa. After moving to US, she has been touring the country presenting her riveting dance concerts apart from serving as a Bharatanatyam trainer.Read more

From the Business:Being a professional Bharatanayam dancer since age of 6 and 5 Years of experience in teaching and has given a number of performances all over India. Mangai Dance Academy is a school dedicated to classical dance Education and drives to promote an interest in and enthusiasm for Bharatanatyam amongst the young peopel of today. We offering a holistic and fluid grace of the Thanzavoor style curriculum and More importantly students are taught to understand and appreciate the subtle and non-competitive environment.Training will be in both theoretical and practical aspects of Bharatanatyam , when student achieves the level of finess in dance then provided opportunity to perform various performances in stage. Bharatanatyam to students ages 5 and above. Bharatnatyam-pure classical,student will learn 3 level aspects to dance; Nritta, Nritya and Natya. Nritta is a pure dance without any emotions or expressions and It involves rhythmic dance were movements of the body do not convey any mood or meaning.Nritya involves emotions and expressions, where the lyrics of the song are conveyed using hand gestures (hasta mudras) and facial expressions (abhinaya).Natya means dramatic representation or drama with speech, music and dancing. Natya is combination of Nritta & Nritya.Read more

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:?Gokul Dance Academy is an earnest dance institution in the Sacramento area that strives to inculcate grace and austerity of the various dance forms but in a fun-loving way. Offering classes in Bharatnatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Bollywood for kids and adults. Branches in Elk Grove, Folsom, Rocklin. Opening soon in Davis! Gokul Dance Academy is an affiliate of Geeta Nritya Vidyalaya (Mumbai, India) in the United States. Lead by Smt Seena Pillai, who is an accomplished danseuse, actress and TV anchor, has made her presence known in multiple East Asian international channels like Zee TV, Sony TV, Star Plus, Asianet, Sahara to name a few. She also had a successful stint in the modeling and advertising field and was crowned Miss Mumbai and Maharashtra queen during her teenage years.Read more

From the Business:Swarkul provides a unique and highly personalized method of learning Indian Music Dance & Chess. We offer Live Online 1-on-1 sessions or Group Classes. Location No Barrier. Call or WhatsApp Now to Experience. Since opening our doors, we’ve been committed to helping people pursue a career they love. With our passionate teachers, exceptional staff, and a talented student community, we’re confident in the education, guidance, and network you will find here. Swarkul provides a unique and highly personalized method of learning, creating an environment to nurture, educate and encourage creative individuals to achieve the highest level of success. Browse through our site to learn more about what we have to offer.Read more

From the Business:"A great news Satyaradhana Dance School with School of Arts & Culture , VWU, Florida, USA, is launching an Offline Certificate programe for Level 1 to Level 4 and Diploma in Bharatanatyam, an Indian classical dance style, in order to train young artists in this Divine Art and carry on the cultural legacy. For more information & application Click here :https://vedicwellnessuniversity.com/bharatanatyam-certificate-course/ If you have more than 3-4 years of experience, you can join VWU Diploma program which is a 2 years program. Apply here https://vedicwellnessuniversity.com/admissions-application-form/ Application deadline is 25th February , 2024. You can start Applying as soon as possible. LIMITED SEATS , HURRY UP For any more queries, Pls contact me or write at admissionsRead more

From the Business:Our goal is to provide a valuable service for you or your child; one that is professional, one that teaches your child a good quality Folk Bhangra and/or tumbling foundation, one that encourages self-esteem, and one that helps children develop a love of and appreciation for the art of Bhangra.Read more

From the Business:Smitha Rajan, one of India's best and internationally acclaimed Mohiniyattam performers, is well known for the spiritual intensity that she brings to the stage. Smitha is the artistic director of the institution, “Nrithyakshetra" and has been performing for the past 35 years. Well versed in Kathakali, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi as well, since her early teens, her primary focus has been Mohiniyattam. Her students span across United States, Canada and Western Europe. With her wide teaching experience which spans more than 3 decades she has numerous students around the globe, many of whom are well known dancers in respective fields. Kindly contact for more details.Read more

From the Business:Shambhavi's International School of Kathak welcomes you! ‘Shambhavi’s International School of Kathak’ or SISK, is the brainchild of Kathak Guru Shambhavi Dandekar. Through her successful career since 1990, Shambhavi has carved a niche for herself as a master performer-choreographer, a successful teacher and art entrepreneur. After working for 20 years in India as a branch head of alma mater Maneesha Nrityalaya, Shambhavi established SISK in 2010. Soon after, she moved to the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. The move led to the inception of SISK in the USA. The vision of SISK is to encourage the symbiosis of Kathak dance activities across the globe. Shambhavi invests her time in training senior level students in mastering the art, some of whom are directors of prominent Kathak dance schools in the country. She also trains a large number of adult students and helps them fulfil their dream to pursue the beautiful art form while managing their work. She regularly conducts online masterclasses which are attended by students from all over the world. In January 2021, Shambhavi introduced the pathbreaking Distance Learning Program for adult beginners in Kathak under the auspices of SISK. In a matter of five months, 40 students from various cities of the USA, Canada, India, Middle East, U.K., Australia, Germany and the Netherlands have started learning Kathak through video lessons created by Shambhavi. SISK has initiated various Kathak related activities not only in the SF Bay Area but throughout North America. Activities such as Gurukul Kathak Retreat, Baithak series, Riyaz Challenge, Watch-n-Learn Series, biennial student recital ‘Darpan’ as well as Dance and music certification exams By Bharati Vidyapeeth University are to name a few. Shambhavi’s years of experience, intellectual understanding and analysis of the art form, have helped her create stellar performers out of her dedicated students. Many of her students have emerged as Kathak dance professionals. Read more