Indian Folk Dance Classes in Chicago

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: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, Schaumburg, Oak Brook.Read more

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:Proudly continuing the legacy of founder Vichitra Nayyar, the Chitrahar Cultural Academy (a 501-(c)(3) non-profit), is dedicated to promoting South Asian culture and awareness — and facilitating cross-cultural understanding — to strengthen our communities through the performing arts.While teaching lively dance classes — rich with cultural heritage and information on South Asian languages, music and movement — we help our young students express themselves with confidence and respect, and navigate their exploration of cultural identity in a safe, fun environment.Bringing our own mix of stage, TV, radio, and public speaking experience to our dance sessions for adults and children, we offer Indian Bollywood, Indian semi-classical, Bhangra and other Folk dance classes, at the Menomonee Club and the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.Our performances have been featured in the media on WGN-9, ABC-7, the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times -- as well as TV Asia, India Tribune and India Abroad. We've performed at Chicago's Navy Pier, the Chicago Cultural Center, and at countless events and festivals around town. Chitrahar has also taught at schools across the Chicago area, including the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, Oak Park-River Forest High School, and the Orchesis team at Vernon Hills High School.In years past, the Chitrahar has sponsored performing artists from the subcontinent – locally hosting the Midwest's first South Asian American TV show, and presenting musical, dance and theatrical programs with artists from Lata Mangeshkar and Manna Dey, to Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, to Jagjit Singh, Shabana Azmi and countless others. We covered local, national and international government officials (who often participated in Chitrahar's hosted discussions), including President Reagan, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Mayor Richard M. Daley, Governor Jim Edgar, Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka, and local SoutRead more

From the Business:Bhangra Rhymes is a dynamic academy dedicated to the exuberant art form of Bhangra, a traditional folk dance from Punjab. With a passion for preserving cultural heritage, BhangraRhymes offers top-quality instruction for all ages and skill levels. Led by experienced instructors, the academy provides comprehensive classes encompassing rhythmic footwork, lively body movements, and engaging choreography. Beyond dance, Bhangra Rhymes fosters a vibrant community through performances, cultural events, and workshops. Celebrating the joy and togetherness of Bhangra, BhangraRhymes invites all to join them in experiencing the captivating rhythms and vibrant movements that embody Punjab’s cultural legacy.Read more

From the Business:Neema Patel is the owner of Neema Dance School. She is a dancer, choreographer, instructor, performer, traveler, wife, sister, daughter, philanthropist, friend, humanitarian, and a forever dedicated student of life. She always managed to nurture her passion for dance throughout her life by studying it since the age of 5. Neema is considered a fusion dancer with a background in various dance styles. She fuses Jazz, Folk, Latin, Hip hop, and Classical dance forms with bollywood music. Neema has dedicated herself to passing on her passion for dance and pursuing her lifelong dream. Music, dance, teaching, and learning - that is how she hopes to continue to dance through the rest of her life. Classes: Kids Dance Classes, Ladies Dance Fitness, Private Lessons/Choreography, Music Video/Film Choreography, Special Occasion Dance Segment, Special Events/Productions.Read more

From the Business:Indian Dance School is a not-for-profit dance school based in Schaumburg IL (suburb of Chicago) established to promote dance and fitness among young and adults.Read more

From the Business:Lopa is happy to announce the start of a new class for students of Cosmic Montessori School in Aurora. Classes are on at the following locations: Kiddicare, Naperville Montessori, Aurora Montessori, Cosmic Montessori. Lopamudra Banerjee Dhar, (dancer and choreographer) has been dancing and teaching the art-form in the Chicago land area for the past two years. She is a Bollywood dance instructor in a reputed dance studio in Naperville and teaches the ‘Uday Shankar style of New Age dance from her home based studio.Read more

From the Business:I am an experienced Wedding Choreographer and Drama and Event Manager and Choreographer. I specialize in Folk Dances, Semi - Classical Dance forms, Freestyle Dance Classes, Indian Bollywood Dance Classes, Kids Dance Classes, Salsa Dance Classes and Aerobics Dance Classes for Ladies and Elderly People. I like putting a personal touch in my choreography style in accordance with the family. I''''''''m known for making non-dancers, dance!Read more

From the Business:Bollywood Dance and Zumba is based out in Buffalo Groove, IL which focuses on Indian Bollywood Dance/Zumba, Folk dance, Semi-classical dance for Children & Adults. Also teach private lessons/Choreography for adults, singles, couples, date night and Wedding Preparation. You can learn an entire Bollywood song or a mix of 2-3 songs in different stages like beginner, intermediate, and advance competitive levels which ever you prefer. You can learn dance for Competitions, Performances, Parties and any other Events to surprise your family/friends.The focus in class is coordinating dance movements, understanding rhythm, facial expressions and most importantly having fun in class! This is an excellent fun way to burn some calories too.Read more

From the Business:Ami Vaidya is the founder and creative director of Kaavya Performing Arts. Ami grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and began learning dance at the age of 3. She was comprehensively trained in Garba Folk Dance and Raas, along with Bollywood and Bharatnatyam. Ami has vivid memories of performing across the United States from a young age, and her love for dance steadily grew over the years. By age 13, she was choreographing Gujarati dances and entering FOGANA dance competitions, winning multiple First Place and Best Choreography titles.Her passion for teaching dance continued through college and graduate school. She choreographed several performances for Marquette University Diwali programs as well as the University of Pennsylvania Raas Team.As Ami’s reputation spread, she was invited to judge numerous dance competitions including Best of the Best, Raas Chaos, and FOGANA.Ami now has over two decades of experience teaching dance. She especially enjoys teaching young children and takes great pride in helping them develop grace, skill, and self-confidence.Kaavya Performing Arts is the culmination of Ami’s love for dance, passion for teaching, and desire to stay connected with her Indian heritage. Poems (Kaavya) have movement, rhythm, and pace. For Ami, dance is like poetry in motion.Read more

From the Business:We teach Bollywood, Ballroom and Bellydance. This is a fantastic venue to learn different styles of dances - Hip Hop, Bollywood, Argentine Tango, Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Jazz, etc. And stay fit with our many Dance 'n' Fitness programs. Dance Instructions for Children & Adults! Choose from many styles of multi-cultural and fusion dance Styles. We offer many styles of multi-cultural dance classes for beginner, intermediate, and advance competitive levels. We specialize in Fusion Dancing and have choreographed many dance mixes between Latin and Ballroom, Hip Hop, Bollywood and other dance styles. Learn dance for Social, Performances, Competitions, and other Events. Choose from group and private class environment to suite your needs. We serve Aurora-Naperville and Schaumburg and other Chicagoland locations.Read more

From the Business:Meher Dance Company is a nationally recognized dance institution. This includes Bollywood, Bhangra, Indian classical, Garba, Raas and Launi. They have performed for internationally acclaimed artists such as Sonu Nigam, DJ Rekha, Bollywood star Anusha Dandekar and many more. Types of classes offered: kids bollywood/folk, bollywood basics, bollywood advance.Read more

From the Business: The Artistic Director Dhruti Desai is a performing artist and an educator in dance and music. She has a Master's degree in dance and a diploma in music and 10+ years of teaching experience. She has performed widely in India and the US.Kalarpan School of Indian Dance and Music in Glenview, IL offers classes in systematic training in Bharatnatyam and Creative Dances, Authentic Indian Folk Dances, Vocal-Hindustani Classical and Semi-Classical Music.Read more

From the Business:Acharya Performing Arts Academy Inc’s vision is to maintain, preserve, educate and perpetuate the rich and vibrant cultural heritage of India through beautiful classical performing art forms. Acharya Performing Arts Academy is conducting Bharathanatyam dance, Carnatic classical music, theatrical classes, and also yoga, instruments, craft classes in Naperville, Aurora, and Schaumburg (suburbs of Chicago), Illinois. The classes are ideal for beginners as well as for those who want to continue their performing arts education further.Read more

From the Business: We specialize in Bollywood Dance classes for kids and Zumba Fitness for teens/adults. We get an opportunity to perform all over. Students will learn an entire Bollywood song or a mix of 2-3 songs. Here students will learn the fundamental moves of Bollywood dance. The focus in class is coordinating dance movements, understanding rhythm, facial expressions and most importantly having fun in class! All classes will start with a warm up, Basic Kathak and Bollywood Dance. Students will complete at least 4 routines per semester. Each class is a continuation of the previous class. After each semester, students will perform their favorite routine at the final recital. First 30 minutes will be warm up and learning the steps, and next 30 minutes will focus on building energy / stamina and cooling down. This is an excellent fun way to workout with your family/friends.Read more

From the Business:R K Academy Of Performing Arts offers Indian Classical dance Bharatnatyam, Bollywood Dance and folk dances. For further inquiries on dance classes, kindly contact RK Academy Of Performing Arts via phone or email.Read more

From the Business:Bollywood is famous for its lively music and energetic dances. Bollywood dances are a mixture of classical Indian dance styles such as Bharatnatyam, Kathak and Indian folk dances such as Bhangra, Garba, Dandia, Lavani, Ghoomar and tribal dances.Read more

From the Business:Uma Muthiah is a leading Bharatanatyam teacher in Chicago, Illinois. She started her dancing passion at the age of 5 and performed her Arangetram at the age of 16. She began her preliminary training in Bharatanatyam from Guru Leela Arumugam in Sri lanka. Later she received her advanced training from Vasanthi Gunsithapatham. Uma has performed in many cultural shows in Toronto, Ontario and received many honourable awards. Uma has over 9 years of teaching experience in Bharatnatyam. She teaches and choreographs dances in Bharatanatyam, Fusion, Folk and Bollywood styles of dancing. As well she choreographs dance for cultural programs. She is a dedicated teacher who is well liked by her students and has passion for teaching Bharatanatyam.Read more

From the Business:Spread our love for Bhangra by providing structured, thorough, and fun Bhangra classes that push our students beyond their limits.Read more

From the Business:Shirlzar Dance Company seems to be a modern dance company that likely focuses on contemporary and innovative dance styles. Such companies typically blend various forms of dance, including ballet, modern dance, jazz, and sometimes ethnic dance styles, to create unique and expressive performances. They likely have a diverse repertoire that includes both classical and contemporary works, as well as original choreographies by company members or guest artists. Since 2001, Shirley & Elizar Rodrigues, two Bollywood choreographers, have toured the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other countries as part of Bollywood International World Tours. They have a cinematic quality and are energetic. They have been instructing professionals and performers from all over the world since 2006. Bollywood superstars like Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Prabhu Deva, Shahid Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, and many others have trained and performed alongside them. A variety of dancers are being trained by them in Chicago for competitions, private events, and wedding choreography while they also teach online and in-person. Shirlzar's mission is to bring out the best in all of its artists and students so that they can use music and performing arts as a gift to spread Indian culture, tradition, and authenticity around the world. and use genres like Bollywood, folk, fusion, and semi-classical Indian to brighten up our neighbourhoods and make people smile. Shirlzar has led dance teams to victories in events such Naperville India Day, 3iii, and AIA. They have performed as opening acts for celebrities including Guru Randhawa, Kanika Kapoor, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. EtcRead more

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: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: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: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