Indian Dance Classes for Adults

Indian dance classes for adults enable an understanding and appreciation of Indian culture and diversity. Whether you are an Indian or from any other cultural background, you can benefit from these classes.

When you do an online search, you’ll find that there are various dance studios, schools, academies, and non-profit concerns in the US providing training in Indian dance. Qualified dance teachers handle classes to suit the needs of basic, intermediate, and advanced learners. The classes would cover various aspects such as:

• Indian dance theory
• Basic dance gestures and steps
• Accuracy of body movements
• Importance to gracefulness, energy, facial expressions, or other factors depending on the dance form
• Timing and rhythm
• Performance evaluations

Classes for Various Indian Dance Forms

Classes are offered for Bharata Natyam, Odissi, Kathak, and Bollywood dance.

• Bharata Natyam – Bharata Natyam is an ancient Indian dance form. The term “Bharata Natyam” has been derived from the three fundamental concepts of Bhava, Thaala, and Raga. It was earlier termed “Daasiyattam” because it was performed by the Devadasis in the Tamil Nadu temples of long ago.

• Kathak – Kathak comes from the Sanskrit word “Katha” which translates to “story”. The Sanskrit term “Katthaka” translates to “to do with stories” or “he/she who tells a story.” Kathak represents the features of dance of both Muslim and Hindu cultures. Drama, sentiment, pure dance technique, and mood are its important features.

• Odissi – Odissi is an Indian classical dance form from the state of Orissa. It is a highly impassioned, sensuous, ecstatic and inspired kind of dance that has its basis in dedication to Lord Krishna. An essential aspect of Odissi is the importance given to the tribhangi ( division of body into three parts – head, bust and torso) and the chauka or primary square stance.

• Bollywood Dance – It is a dance style that features in Indian films. It mixes various styles such as belly-dancing, hip hop, East Indian Classical, Bhangra, Salsa, jazz, modern, and Indian folk.

Register for Indian dance classes for adults. It is really worth it if you’re fascinated by the beauty of dance, and the variety that India is so well-known for.

Indian Dance Classes - YICG in Long Island, NYC provide dance classes for adults and children.