Classes
Every discipline is available as a weekend class in Behala or as 1:1 lessons online.
With live tabla
Kathak grew from the storytellers of North India. Students learn tatkar (footwork) in teentaal, chakkars (spins), todas and tihais, and abhinaya, the art of telling a story through expression.
A tabla player accompanies class, so students learn to play with the rhythm, answer the bols with their feet and finish exactly on sam.
Who it suits: children from about 5, teens and adults. Beginners welcome.
With live pakhwaj
Odissi comes from the temples of Odisha. Its two basic stances, chauka and tribhangi, give it a sculptural, flowing look. Students learn basics, pallavi and abhinaya pieces in order.
The pakhwaj, the barrel drum of Odissi music, is played live in class, the way the dance is meant to be learned.
Who it suits: children from about 6, teens and adults.
Original choreography
Our creative dance wing is known for its own choreographies. Pieces draw on classical grammar, folk forms and contemporary ideas, and are made for our students and our stage shows.
A good fit for students who want to perform, keep fit and express themselves, with or without a classical background.
Who it suits: children, teens and adults.
Rhythm from the ground up
Students learn the bols, basic thekas such as teentaal, jhaptaal and keherwa, then kaydas, tukdas and accompaniment. Lessons are taught by the musicians who play in our dance classes.
Who it suits: children from about 7, teens and adults. Dancers who want a deeper sense of rhythm.
Abroad or online? Book a free 20-minute meet-the-guru video call. In Behala? Come to a free trial class on a weekend.