Best Indian Dance Classes & Studios in Nashua, NH

From the Business:Jasmine Shah founded the “Aangikam Dance Academy”. The dance academy teaches two Indian classical dance classes, bharatanatyam and Manipuri and also teaches Folk Dances from various regions of India. Classes are held in-group as well as in private (One on One) setting. Dance studio has classes at Chelmsford MA, Medway MA, and Nashua NH. Ever since Jasmine came from India she has performed, directed and choreographed dance dramas: Snow-white, Preet Mayuri, Shri Rama, Shri Krishna, Mirabai, Ramayan, Shakuntal, Namostute, Shiv-Shakti, Vande Ma Taram. Academy also rents costumes for any Indian program and performances. We provide dance classes for kids and adults with the best summer package.Read more

From the Business:Neha Parikh Classical Dancer, A classical dance form characterized by grace and precision of movement and by elaborate formal gestures, steps, and poses. A theatrical presentation of group or solo dancing to a musical accompaniment, usually with costume and scenic effects, conveying a story or theme.A musical composition written or used for this dance form.Read more

From the Business:Our philosophy at Boire Dance Academy is to help a child build self-esteem. Our dance programs are designed to meet the needs of the individual by providing each student with the proper environment and support to achieve their highest level of dance proficiency and to build a positive self-image through quality instruction. We believe every child is a dancer and we build an individual program to fit each of their needs. It is our hope at Boire Dance Academy that we not only give your child a dance education, but also life tools that will bring them great success in anything they do now and in the future. We offer a wonderful pre-school dance program, recreational dance program, and a pre-professional program. We have a wonderful family community at the dance school. We also strive to give an education in the entire performance art experience. Students at this dance studio love to dance, love to have fun, and develop relationships with each other that go well beyond the studio and stage. We provide a progressive graded ballet dance program for beginner to advanced students ages three to eighteen. Ballet, the basis for all dance movement teaches proper body alignment, positions, discipline, strength, flexibility, and musicality. Our curriculum also includes jazz, tap, hip-hop, modern dance, and acro classes. The focus of jazz, tap and hip-hop class is to build a strong foundation for each dance form by working on technique and rhythms. The modern classes focus on the basic techniques and creativity of the modern dance form. Acro works on flexibility and tumbling. We also offer a wonderful pre-school program that offers instruction for children ages 2 to 5 years of age.Read more

From the Business:The Dancing Corner offers quality dance instruction in a fun and non-competitive environment for dancers aged 3 through adult, beginner to advanced! Under the direction of Cathy Bernard and an experienced faculty of qualified instructors, our goal is to provide Southern New Hampshire with the finest dance instruction in the greatest variety of styles in the area. We offer a full schedule of classes in Classical Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Musical Theater and Lyrical for the serious student. In addition, we offer introductory dance classes for young children and recreational dance classes for adults. We firmly believe in the absolute necessity of a strong ballet background, no matter what form of dance one wishes to pursue. We do not recommend the testing and grading of young students. Our goal is to develop the potential of each individual while enhancing their love of dance. We discourage competition between students but encourage each individual to challenge their personal abilities and growth.Read more

From the Business:Gate City Ballet & Dance Center is to provide quality pre-professional dance instruction for all ages. Dance offers limitless opportunities and is an outlet of creativity and self-expression that will flow into all aspects of life. Our program offers superior instruction garnered to enable our students to proceed into the competitive world of the arts with a strong technical foundation. Whether the student plans a career in the arts or will have a lifelong love of movement, they will be provided with quality training and a sound education. Students will learn to understand dance as it was intended – as a fine art – and learn and understand an appreciation of the history and discipline of classical training. It is our primary focus to provide a safe, caring, and nurturing atmosphere for all students of all abilities to thrive and become the very best dancer they can be while keeping the passion and love of movement alive and perpetually growing.Read more

From the Business:Neha is a talented dancer who showed a lot of promise and deep interest in dance from a very young age. She was exposed to the beautiful and intense art form of Bharata Natyam from a tender age of 7. Her love for this art, persuaded her to take up professional training in Bharata Natyam from Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidhyalaya (Nalanda College of Classical Dance) in Mumbai, India. This internationally famous institution was founded by Padmashri Dr. Kanak Rele. Neha completed her Bachelor's and Master's in fine arts (Classical dance) from Nalanda specializing in Bharatanatyam. She is also a trained artiste in Mohiniattam. Neha was fortunate enough to be guided by very eminent Gurus like Smt. Thangamani Nagarajan, Smt.Malati Agniswaran, Shri Vaibhav Arekar and Smt.Ambika Vishwanathan who were the lecturers at Nalanda Institute. She also had the honor of performing major roles in the most prestigious productions of Nalanda like 'Shilappadikaram', 'Santavani', 'Kanchanmrig', and 'Swapnavasadattam' at various prominent venues in India. At Nalanda as a student she was trained to choreograph dance ballets and also train other students during this period. Since 2005, when she relocated to the US, she has been teaching students in the US and is well known for her adherence to strict standards and yet very creative performances. Following the Guru-Shishya traditions in teaching, she interacts with students in trying to get the best out of every student. It is to her credit that many of her students have performed their 'Arangetram' or solo dance debut recitals since 2006 and more are on their way to achieving this milestone. Neha is an active member of India Association of New Hampshire since 2005 which awarded her with IANH "Excellence Award" in April, 2011. She was also presented the "Spotlight on Excellence Award" in the category of "Dedicated dancer" by Lokvani in September 2011.Read more

From the Business:Allegro offers over 100 dance classes and fitness classes per week in a fun and energetic studio atmosphere. Located in Nashua, NH, we are conveniently located 3 minutes from Route 3 with an easy commute from Hollis, Hudson, Merrimack, Amherst, and Tyngsboro. Jen O’Neil McLaughlin opened Allegro Dance Academy in 2006. What was once a space with two dance studios, our 100 Factory Street location now has 9,000 square feet featuring four large studios each with multiple viewing windows, several waiting areas, offices, student dressing rooms and kitchenette, faculty lounge, boutique area, and a fitness gym? In addition, there is a children’s play area and WiFi-enabled waiting areas for parents. Adjacent to the studio, there is a convenient parking lot. Allegro offers a variety of dance classes for everyone ages 2 and up! All students (whether recreational or pre-professional) receive professional instruction from dedicated and enthusiastic teachers who continue to learn and be inspired by some of the nation’s best choreographers by attending regional and national dance conventions. At Allegro, we do what we love and love what we do.Read more

From the Business:Himanshi Dance Company strives to pour in priceless art of classical Indian dance Kathak and Bharatnatayam into those who crave for the joy of it. Kathak Classical Dance Academy is a platform for aspirants from all walks of life to develop their strengths, realize their areas of improvements, form goal oriented and focused mind-set, energy control with different pace levels, teamwork, leadership, and present seamless output with outward calmness, control, and behind the scenes hard-work.Read more

From the Business:Sowparnika Dance Academy is a unique and primary dance institution located in Nashua dedicated to the eductiaon,promotion and encouragement of indian Dance forms like Bharathanatyam,Mohiniyattom,Semi-classical,Fusion,Movie dances and folk dance forms The academy offers regular monthly sessions, private sessions and arangetram sessions to kids and adults. We also encourage experienced dancers for our shows. The Academy conducts two events every year -a classical event in summer and the major annual day in Fall. The academy also performs at various dance events in the tri-state area every year.Read more

From the Business:LAYAA, a creative environment that nourishes young minds in the art of self-expression and confidence. We believe in providing our students with an energizing and fun atmosphere where dance becomes a cherished medium of self-expression. We focus on the following attributes to create a confident and elegant dancer: - Strength training through Yoga and weight exercises - Knowledge of Dance theory ( Hastas, Bhedas, Slokams, Charis etc) - Thorough knowledge of Adavus ( steps ) - Understanding of Talam ( rhythm) and Sahithyam ( lyrics ) - Abhinayam ( Facial expression and Body movements ) - Attending workshops and training with Senior Artists and teachers in turn expanding their knowledge and to constantly evolve their perception of their art form. The student transitions through various levels of training to attain the ability to render/ perform her Arangetram ( Debut Performance ), where she will perform an entire Bharatanatyam Margam.Read more