Category Archives: Classical Dance

Summer Dance Camps in Pleasanton at BollyNaach Dance Studio

BollyNaach Dance Company is offering Summer Dance Camps for kids all summer long! Each Camp is 1-week long and is either 3-hrs or 6-hrs per day. 3-hr camps are $190/wk and 6-hr camps are $350/week.  Kids will learn variety of dance styles to Bollywood music as well as fun art/craft activities. There will be a showcase performance at end of every camp.
Before-care (8a-9a or 12p-1p) and After-care (3p-5p or 4p-6p) is available at additional cost ($50/wk before-care, $100/wk after-care).
Location – BollyNaach Dance Company – 1989 Santa Rita Rd., Suite A, Pleasanton CA 94566
We also have studio in Fremont.
Summer Dance Camps 2017 Schedule for Pleasanton
Please see above link  for summer camps schedule and fees information.
Enroll online at www.bollynaach.com
Email bollynaac…@g…com
Call 1-844-442-6559 (1-844-44-BOLLY)

Nirtyatara Scool of Odissi Dance Summer Camp, Dublin,CA

New classes, summer camps  start from june.  kids n adults r welcome.
Register now to learn graceful Indian classical dance form Odissi, Indian Folk n Bollywood  dance .  location- Slivera Ranch, Fallon road, Dublin  ,CA. New session begin from  June 15th. classes for all age group. 4+above. weekday n weekend classes(flexible timing). 1st   class free  with registration. contact – Nirtyatara Scool of Dance at mallikd201…@g…com

New Bharatnatyam classes in Dublin starting in April

Guru. Meena Logan will be starting Bharatnatyam (south indian classical) dance lessons for all levels in the San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton/Danville neighborhood starting in April 2017.
On Sundays from 4 – 6PM @ E, 6715 Dublin Blvd, Dublin CA 94568
Call Meena @ (408) 241 5717 for fees and availability
http://www.pushpanjali.org
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Odissi Vilas – Classes offered in Dublin

“ODISSI VILAS” – Learn And Experience Odissi: Sacred Dance of India, with renowned Dancer and Teacher Guru Sri Vishnu Tattva Das. Classes ,Workshops, Lecture-Demonstrations & performances…
Beginner classes offered by Senior disciple of Guruji.
Open for all ages. Call to enquire. E-mail: padhi.manas…@g…com
Ph: 925-577-0532 www.odissivilas.org www.youtube.com/user/odissivilas/videos

Kuchipudi Dance Classes

img_4641Sindhu Surendra is the Founder and Artistic Director of Shiva Noopuram(School of Kuchipudi) established in Dublin,California in the year 2014, dedicated towards propagating the Indian classical dance form kuchipudi which has more than 2000 years old history and has originated from a small village by the same name, Kuchipudi, in Southern India. The mission of the school is to perform, spread and teach the dance form.
About Artistic Director : http://kuchipudikalakar.blogspot.com/2014/09/sindhu-surendra-kandi.html
Location: Safari Kids 4564 Dublin blvd Dublin CA 94568
Contact 9259632268 / shivanoopura…@g…com for more information and to setup a trail class

Kuchipudi Dance classes in Dublin

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Sindhu Surendra is the Founder and Artistic Director of Shiva Noopuram(School of Kuchipudi) established in Dublin,California in the year 2014, dedicated towards propagating the Indian classical dance form kuchipudi which has more than 2000 years old history and has originated from a small village by the same name, Kuchipudi, in Southern India. The mission of the school is to perform, spread and teach the dance form.
About Artistic Director : http://kuchipudikalakar.blogspot.com/2014/09/sindhu-surendra-kandi.html
Location: Safari Kids 4564 Dublin blvd Dublin CA 94568

Ushanjali School of Dance Accepting New Students

Post Vijayadashami, TriValley’s Premier Bharatanatyam Dance School is accepting new students in Beginner and Intermediate levels.
Classes are conducted at:
– San Ramon Safari kids(unit next to Domino’s Pizza) – Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
– Pleasanton Safari kids – Monday and Tuesday
Only few spots remaining! Contact us at: ushanjali200…@g…com. Call 510-565-6202 to schedule an appointment and/or trial class.
About Ushanjali School of Dance: Artistic Director, Vidushi Smt.Naina Shastri has been training students in the Mysore style of Bharatanatyam along with teaching various other styles of dance, like Indian folk, semi-classical and contemporary. Students are offered formal dance exams in Bharatanatyam through Akhila Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai. They perform regularly at various community and city organized events. Students are trained for Arangetram when they are ready. More information about the school and its activities can be found at: www.ushanjali.com. Follow us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ushananjali2008/

Pushpanjali Dance Academy Bharatnatyam classes

Bharatnatyam (south indian classical) dance lessons for all levels. Guru Meena Logan of http://www.pushpanjali.org will be starting Bharatnatyam (south indian classical) dance lessons for all levels in the San Ramon/Dublin/Pleasanton/Danville neighborhood starting in January 2017.
Founded in 1996, Pushpanjali Dance academy recently celebrated 20 years of excellence and the 41st student Arangetram.  Guru Meena Logan, was trained by her aunt and first lady nattuvanar, Smt. K. J Sarasa. With her rigorous training, extensive experience and passion for the art form is now looking to spread her teachings in the trivalley area. Please call or email Meena if you are interested.
Meena Logan, Phone: (408)241-5717, email: meenaloga…@p…com

Bharata Natyam – Vrindavan Indian Dance Academy

vrindavan-dance-academyVrindavan Indian Dance Academy is currently enrolling new students in the Beginner and lower level Intermediate batches for Fall 2016. A premier dance school, we have offered training in Bharata Natyam’s technique and performance for over 10 years in San Ramon. Few openings left. If interested, please email [email protected]. For more info, check our website http://www.vrindavanacademy.com

Bharatanatyam Classes At Siddhi Dance Academy

SiddhiDanceAcademyHello Everyone, This is Surabhi Bharadwaj, Founder & Artistic Director of Siddhi Dance Academy, Dublin, CA. Siddhi Dance offers a comprehensive dance curriculum for students, ages 5 and above. Classes will commence on July 10th 2016. Please visit the website for more information.
Classes will be conducted by (me) Surabhi Bharadwaj – I’ve been trained in India for 20 years and have been performing professionally for the past 6 years.
If you’d like more information, please do get in touch with me: surabh…@s…com or (415) 597 6543.
Kindly spread the word.
Thanks,
Surabhi Bharadwaj

Bharatnayam Dance Classes, San Ramon


Dheem Thara Dance School was founded in 2013 by Sangeetha Neelankavil in Pleasanton, California. She currently has a school of about 40 students, of varying ages and levels. She focuses on unique choreography, technique, and abhinaya (dance expression) in order to help students deliver well-rounded performances. we offer Bharathanatyam classes, Indian semi classical dance classes (Fusion of Kuchipudi, Bharatnatyam, Mohiniyattam etc), Bollywood dance, Indian folk dances etc. By involving her school in various ethnic events (Marathi Mandal, Telugu Saradaga O Sayantram, Hindi Diwali Dhamaka, Maya Bazar, FIA, Livermore Hindu Temple, Malayalam, Chinese and American), she seeks to further spread the joy of Indian culture among the Tri-Valley community.

Kamalanjali school of dance in SanRamon

Smt. Meenakshi Swaminathan Director and Founder of Kamalanjali, is a highly accomplished dancer, and a dedicated teacher. Meenakshi’s association with Bharatanatyam began at an early age of 6yrs.She has undergone immense training in Bharatanatyam in the traditional Vazhuvoor style.
Kamalanjali school of dance is offering Bharathantyam classes in SanRamon for children 5yrs and above beginners batch. For more information contact kamalanjali.inf…@g…com

Bollywood Dance Class for kids in San Ramon

Did you know arts and music education programs are mandatory in countries that rank consistently among the highest for math and science test scores, like Japan, Hungary, and the Netherlands?
– Upcoming Multi-Cultural Arts Classes in San Ramon: Bollywood Dance for Kids – Instructor Priya Vasudevan
Do your kids love to move to the beat of the music? Participants will have fun learning Bollywood Dance styles, all while getting health and developing a lifelong habit of exercising. In addition to Bollywood Dance, we will also incorporate Classical Indian Dance steps. Be it staying in touch with your own culture or exploring a new one, this class will give kids plenty to learn and exhibit. Moves are low impact, age appropriate, easy to learn, educational and fun! Participant’s confidence, stage presence and social skills will improve, with class culminating with a small performance.
– All classes are at the Alcosta Senior & Community Center – 9300 Alcosta Blvd

Saturdays 1/23 – 3/26
10:30 am – 11:15 am [Ages 5 – 7] <- Click to register online
Saturdays 1/23 – 3/26
11:30 am – 12:05 pm [Ages 8 – 12] <- Click to register online

Introduction to Indian Music, Drumming & Dance

Engage your mind, hands, heart, feet and voice in learning the rhythms and melodies of the classical music and dance traditions of India. These arts are taught through an oral tradition using vocal percussion syllables to teach drumming, dance and singing. Learn the poetic and mathematical patterns of Indian percussion. Sing the melodies of Indian Ragas. Embody an understanding of Indian rhythm cycles through the basic footwork of Kathak Dance. Discover beautiful sounds of traditional instruments like the sitar and sarode.
This class is an engaging, kid-friendly introduction to one of the world’s greatest classical arts traditions and will lay a strong foundation for future skills and concepts that increase focus, problem solving and more.
Class meets at Quail Run Elementary School in San Ramon for 4th and 5th graders. Students do not have to attend Quail Run Elementary School to register for this class.

Thursdays January 28th – March 3rd
2:40 PM – 3:40 PM – Quail Run Elementary School

Instructor: Jim Santi Owen from the Ali Akbar College of Music. For his full Biography please click here.
To register online through The City of San Ramon Parks & Community Services please Click Here.
For questions, please call the San Ramon Community Center at 925-830-5162

Fundraiser for Nepal Earthquake relief on Nov 1st.

It has been 6 months since the devastating Earthquake in Nepal. More than 9000 people lost their lives and over 23,000 were injured.
Nepal, is one of Asia’s poorest countries, and has little ability to fund a major reconstruction effort on its own.
It is expected that rebuilding the economy will need international effort over the next few years as it could “easily exceed” USD$5 billion.

This is our small endeavor to help those who survived. We look forward to your support!

San Ramon based Indian Classical Dance school, along with local musicians, folk dance school and other artists from around the Bay Area are getting together for a Fundraiser Event, to present an evening of lively, energetic dances and melodious music, on Nov 1st, at Amador Valley Theater between 4.00-6.00pm. All proceeds will be donated to Sahayeta.org.
Fundraiser, Nov 1st(1)
Dance Schools:
Ushanjali School of Dance, Smt. Naina Shastri
T and D Dance, Smt.Hemali Gondhalekar
iGurukul, Smt.Gayathri Joshi
Manipuri dance, Smt.Chandreyee Mukherjee
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Musicians:
Smt. Chandrika Pai, Nada Sudha School of Music
Shri. Balaji Mahadevan, Percussion
Geeta Iyer, on the Veena
Aparna Thyagarajan, Violin

For ticket and donation info, please contact ushanjali200…@g…com.
To buy your tickets for the event, please follow the link: http://sa1.seatadvisor.com/sabo/servlets/EventSearch?presenter=PLEASANTON&event=RTula15
Regards

Bharathanatyam Class at SanRamon

Smt. Meenakshi Swaminathan Director and Founder of Kamalanjali, is a highly accomplished dancer, and a dedicated teacher.  She has participated in several group and solo performances at State and National levels programs and has won numerous awards and certificates.
Kamalanjali School of dance is offering Bharatanatyam classes for children 5yrs and above at SanRamon(near E.Branch Parkway). New batch is beginning shortly, for more information contact sankarvidhy…@g…com

Bharatanatyam , Semi classical Dance Lessons

Classes for Beginners, Intermediate and  Advanced students ( Kalakshethra style). New batches are starting for all levels.
Our students get benefit from  performing at other stage events other than annual recital. Arangetram training is also available for eligible students. Trial classes are available at San Ramon and Pleasanton.
Please call 408 480 4856 or email sangeetha.neelankavi…@y…com

Bollywood Dance for Kids through The City of San Ramon

Instructor Priya Vasudevan currently teaches Bombay Jam for adults through The City of San Ramon. She is looking forward to expanding her class offerings to Bollywood Dance for kids this coming Fall.

Do your kids love to move to the beat of the music? Participants will have fun while learning Bollywood dance styles, all while getting healthy and developing a lifelong habit of exercising. In addition to Bollywood Dance, we will also incorporate Classical Indian Dance steps. Be it staying in touch with your own culture or exploring a new culture, this class will give your kids plenty to learn and exhibit. Moves will be low impact, age appropriate, easy to learn and be filled with fun. Participant’s confidence, stage presence and social skills will improve with class culminating with a small performance for friends and family.

Classes begin in September. For more class information please click here or call the San Ramon Community Center at 925-973-3200

Bharata Natyam Dance Lessons

Vrindavan Indian Dance Academy is currently open for enrollment of new students for 2015-2016 academic year.Spring_Picture

  •  Instruction in the Kalakshetra style of Bharata Natyam with traditional pieces and new choreography.
  • Structured curriculum offering students a strong foundation in the technical (nritta) and narrative (abhinaya) aspects of classical dance.
  • Theory discussions highlighting the cultural and spiritual roots of the art tradition of India.
  • Beginner student assessments starting August 3rd.
  • Classes held in SRVDA studios in San Ramon. www.vrindavanacademy.com

For details, contact Bindu Shankar at bindu.vrindava…@g…com. Students must be 6 years of age and older.

Music and Dance classes

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Batches ongoing, Fast track batches are also available
New Students are taken.
Flexible Timing and Student Friendly Environment.
Good Opportunity for Homemakers to learn Carnatic music and Bharathnatiyam.
Parents can learn along with their kids with just $10 extra.
All ages and all level students are welcome.
Yearly workshops conducted depending on the demand.
*Sample Class available*

For more information contact : Mrs.Syamaladevi JaiShankar, 336-510-9422 , 925-475-9026.

Bharatanatyam Performance on May 31st

Reviving Old Traditions – Bharatanatyam Performance – Mysore Style performanceUshanjali School of Dance, presents Bharatanatyam Dance performance by Dr.Radhika Nandakumar, Artistic Director of Brahmavidya School of Dance, Mysore. The performance will showcase the Mysore Style of Bharatanatyam!
We request a small contribution of $10.00
On May 31st, Sunday at the Ridgeview room, Dougherty Station Community Center(17011 Bollinger Canyon Road at, E Branch Pkwy, San Ramon, CA), from 7.00pm-8.30pm!
All profits will be donated to the Non-profit organization, Sangam Arts.

Bharatanatyam Dance Jewelry – i-mart store Sunnyvale

Bharatanatyam Jewelry Online USA or at i-mart store Sunnyvale
i-mart is an Indian Crafts store in Sunnyvale USA that caters to the Indian Traditional Cultural and Religious needs. They stock a vast collection of Bharatanatyam Dance Jewelry and have several designs to choose from
You can also visit the website https://www.india4you.com/product.php?cid=19
Trust this will be useful for the several mothers who are looking for dance jewelry for their daughter’s performances.

Carnatic Music and Classical Dance Classes

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Bharathanatyam and Carnatic (vocal) classes are under taken. Batches already running. New students are entertained.

  • Student friendly environment
  • Student friendly methodical tutoring
  • Flexibility to choose batch timings
  • Moms can also Learn with the kids
  • One Sample class is available

All age students are entertained. For details contact Syamaladevi Jaishankar :
336-510-9422 or 925-475-9026

Carnatic Music And Classical Dance Classes

An opportunity to learn South Indian Carnatic Music and Bharathanatyam for children and housewives during weekdays and weekends.
Friendly environment,tradition and homely feel class sessions 1-2 days a week or 4-8 classes a month whichever is preferable.
Fresh classes starting from Vijayadasami.

October 3rd Evening 6.00 Pm

For more details contact
Syamaladevi Jaishankar
Ph: 336-510-9422

Kids Bollywood Dance Classes – Spring Session 2014

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Announcing a new Spring Dance Session, starting from 20th March 2014 for 10 weeks. This Bollywood dance program will help kids to improve their motor skill with some cool dance moves. It is a wonderful opportunity for kids to get social with their age group beyond classroom and learn synchronization and coordination as a team. On top of that they will be more disciplined by listening and following dance directions. To provide individual attention we keep small group for these classes. Proposed class schedules are:

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Each of these group classes will run for 10 weeks for a nominal $120 only, with an additional $10 registration fee only for first time participant.

Kids will enjoy these dance classes; dance studio is conveniently located near Dougherty Elementary School in Dublin. Hurry up and sign up soon online at http://danceonrhythm.com or send mail at [email protected]

Feel free to call Archana @ 510-990-0242/510-305-0242 to get more information.