DANCE CLASSES

Mondays: 6PM-7:30PM
8 Week Session: $264.00

Next Session Begins February 2nd

Teacher: Misha Talapatra
15% Student Discount (with ID)
Discover the grace and power of Odissi, one of India’s oldest classical dance forms. In these lessons, you’ll not only learn the rich vocabulary of Odissi—including its signature postures like Chauka and Tribhangi—but also develop a strong foundation through focused body conditioning and proper technique. Guided by noted dancer Misha Talapatra, each class will combine elements of the Natyashastra, rhythm, and movement with strength, alignment, and artistry. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, join us to explore the spiritual beauty and unique physicality of this timeless art. 

No prior experience required.

Saturdays: 10:30AM-12:00PM
8 Week Session: $264.00
Single Classes: $35.00

Next Session Begins Week of Jan. 5

We will be on holiday break between Dec. 22nd and Jan. 4

Teacher: Harini Nilakantan
15% Student Discount (with ID)
Students will learn the basic techniques of Bharatanatyam including sthanakas (stances), percussive footwork, hastas (hand gestures), and adavus (dance steps). Students will also be introduced to musicality and foundational techniques of abhinaya (expressive dance) using hastas (hand gestures), facial expressions, and body language. Each class will begin with a comprehensive warm-up and end with a cool-down. This class will emphasize technique and form to ensure that students learn this dance style without risking injury.  

No prior experience required.

Saturdays: 12:15-1:45PM
8 Week Session:  $264.00

Next Session Begins Week of Jan. 5

We will be on holiday break between Dec. 22nd and Jan. 4

Teacher: Harini Nilakantan
Class focus: Retention, Execution, Speed, Strength, and Musicality. 

Adult Dance:

Level 4: Pallavi: Practice Sessions: Experienced Dancers
Class focus: Retention, Execution, Speed, Strength, Musicality, Performance
Experience level: 4-5+ years

Dancers will pick one item from the Bharatanatyam repertoire to learn or practice each class.

We will explore the item in detail, with added focus on technique and execution.

Class focus (Theory): Understanding dance, dancers and their various spheres of existence, entwined and parallel histories of dance forms. 

Tuesdays: 6:15-7:45PM
8 Week Session: $240.00

Next Session Begins Week of Jan. 5

We will be on holiday break between Dec. 22nd and Jan. 4

Teacher: Bhavya Shivshankar
15% Student Discount (with ID)
In this Bollywood Fusion class, students learn combos that include typical Indian dance influenced steps fused with street styles from the states.

No prior experience required.

Thursdays: 6:15-7:45PM

We will be on holiday break between Dec. 22nd and Jan. 4

Teacher: Harini Nilakantan

Drop In: $15.00
An exploration of Desi and non Desi movement, culminating in a new choreography at the end of a 90 minute session. 

Students learn pieces that stem from Harini’s movement niche, and are exposed to music from various new age/new wave South Asian artists from all over the world.