DANCE CLASSES
Children’s Dance Classes
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10-Week Beginners Bharatanatyam Course
Sundays @ 10:00AM-11:00AM
Starting April 2025
Ages: 5 & Up
Course Fee: $280.00Give your child the gift of an enriching experience of South Asian culture through Bharatanatyam, one of India’s most popular classical dance styles! This 10-week beginner’s program focuses on: 1) Strong foundational training through technique & injury prevention 2) Cultural connections through movement rhythm, & storytelling 3) Community-building through collaboration & exploration. No prior experience required.
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Level 1A: Dhwani
Sundays @ 10:00-11:00AM
Ages: 5 & Up
Monthly Autopay: $100.00Students will learn the basic techniques of Bharatanatyam including sthanakas (stances), percussive footwork, hastas (hand gestures), simple adavus (dance steps). This class will only focus on technique and form to ensure that students learn this dance style without risking injury. Each class will begin with a comprehensive warm-up and end with a cool-down. At the end of the year, students will perform a 2-minute piece incorporating all their dance lessons.
No prior experience required
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Level 1B: Dhwani
Sundays @ 11:00AM-12:00PM
Ages: 5 & Up
Monthly Autopay: $100.00This class will expand upon the basic Bharatanatyam techniques and theory taught in Level 1A. Students will learn more complex adavus (dance steps) and delve deeper into Bharatanatyam theory. Each class will begin with a comprehensive warm-up and end with a cool-down. At the end of the year, students will perform a 3-minute piece incorporating all their dance lessons.
At least 6-12 months prior dance training required
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Level 2: Swara
Sundays 12:00-1:00PM
Ages: 5 & Up
Monthly Autopay: $100.00Students will finish learning the full sequence of Bharatanatyam adavus (dance steps) and continue studying Bharatanatyam theory. This will build further upon all lessons from Level 1 by adding the following Adavus. Each class will begin with a comprehensive warm-up and end with a cool-down. At the end of the year, students will perform a 4 to 5-minute piece incorporating all their dance lessons.
At least 1-2 years prior dance training required
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Level 3: Sangati
Sundays 1:00-3:00PM
Ages: 5 & Up
Monthly Autopay: $135.00In this semi-private class, students will begin learning dance pieces from the Bharatanatyam repertoire (margam) that progress in complexity. Each class will begin with a comprehensive warm-up followed by 20-minute adavu (dance step) practice, repertoire training, and cool-down. Students will also be introduced to musicality and foundational techniques of abhinaya (expressive dance) using hastas (hand gestures), facial expressions, and body language.
At least 2-3 years prior dance training required
Adult Dance Classes
Adult Beginners Bharatanatyam
Saturdays @ 10:30AM-12:00PM
Drop-In: $30.00
4-Class Package: $114.00
8-Class Package: $216.00
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.
Advanced Adult Bharatanatyam
Saturdays @ 12:00-1:30PM
Drop-In: $30.00
4-Class Package: $114.00
8-Class Package: $216.00
15% Student Discount (with ID)
Students will further deepen their training in Bharatanatyam and explore complex choreography in this fast-paced dance class. Sessions will include rigorous cross-training, adavu (dance step) practice, and repertoire training. Students will also explore musicality and 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. At least 3-5 years of experience required.
Intro to Odissi (10-Week Program)
Mondays @ 6:00-7:30PM
June 2-August 11
Drop-In: $30.00
10-Class Package: $250.00
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.
Summer Intensive: Explorative Movement
Session 1: July 8, 9, & 10
Session 2: July 15, 16, & 17
6:00-8:00PM
Each Session: $165.00
Both Sessions: $300.00
15% Student Discount (with ID)
Explorative Movement is an embodied practice technique developed by eminent choreographer and dancer Harini Nilakantan. In this movement-based intensive, participants will deepen their understanding of foundational Bharatanatyam techniques while discovering new possibilities in parallel movements drawn from other non-classical dance styles. Each week-long session will culminate with a filmed piece that showcases each participant's unique integration of these diverse movement styles. At least 2-5 years of dance experience required.
Private Dance Classes
Thursdays or Fridays
By Appointment Only
Single Class: $75.00/hour
Enroll in a private, one-on-one instruction session with renowned dancer, educator, and choreographer Harini Nilakantan. This class will be tailored to you or your child’s individual needs and goals and will include a comprehensive warm-up and cool-down. Ages: 5 & Up