
Aruna Chandra, artistic director of "Prerna Academy of Performing Arts", teaches dance in Kuchipudi style and South Indian Carnatic music in Rolling Meadows, IL and Schaumburg, IL. Aruna learnt Kuchipudi for 13 years (from age 3 - 16) from gurus Sri. Govindarajulu and Sri. UmaShankar, at Kurnool, India, and gave many performances as a youngster and teenager. Aruna has further honed her skills under the tutelage of "Natya Kala Ratna" Sri Pasumarthy Venkateswara Sarma and Smt. Sobha Tammana. Aruna has been teaching dance and music for the past 10 years and takes great pleasure in passing this wonderful tradition to younger generations.
- Dance Classes:
- Bhangra
- Folk Dance
- Bollywood Dance
Bollywood Dance and Zumba is based out in Buffalo Groove, IL which focuses on Indian Bollywood Dance/Zumba, Folk dance, Semi-classical dance for Children & Adults. Also teach private lessons/Choreography for adults, singles, couples, date night and Wedding Preparation. You can learn an entire Bollywood song or a mix of 2-3 songs in different stages like beginner, intermediate, and advance competitive levels which ever you prefer. You can learn dance for Competitions, Performances, Parties and any other Events to surprise your family/friends.The focus in class is coordinating dance movements, understanding rhythm, facial expressions and most importantly having fun in class! This is an excellent fun way to burn some calories too.

- Dance Classes:
- Ballroom
- Bharatanatyam
- Bollywood Dance
The Academy offers a complete program for dancers of any age and skill level. We offer dance forms ranging from bharatnatyam to bollywood to ballroom dancing. The Guru or director of the Academy is Smt. Toral Chaudhari who focuses primarily on the art of Bharatnatyam. For other styles, the instuctor is Rahul Umbare who has had 12 years of experience.

- Dance Classes:
- Kathak
Nritya Natya Academy-Madhura is an experienced and extremely passionate dancer. She is a graduate (Prabhakar from Prayag Sangit Samiti and Visharad from Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya) in Kathak Classical Dance (Jaipur Gharana). She learnt Kathak Indian Classical Dance from Prabhakar/Visharad Madhumita Ghosh and Padmashri Dr. Roshan Kumari (Exponent in Kathak Jaipur Gharana) for 17 plus years, since she was five years old. She has also learnt Salsa, Odissi and Bharatnatyam. Madhura has learnt and performed various folk dances of India such as Ghumar, Bihari, Koli, Bhangda, Lavani, Garba, and Dandiya. Her latest performances include Thumri, Gat Bhaav, Tarana, Chaturang and Kathak fusion with contemporary music.

- Dance Classes:
- Bollywood Dance
Hello, I'm Anusha Reddy. I will be teaching Bollywood Dance(choreography) and Bollywood Zumba fitness Classes for kids and adults in my Basement. Please call/email me for more details.Thank You

- Dance Classes:
- Bharatanatyam
Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Shetty-Ahuja is a leading Indian Classical Dance Choreographer and teacher in the US. She established Natraj Dance Academy in 1983. The academy soon grew rapidly in strength and has become one of the largest Indian classical dance academy's in the Chicagoland area. Students of Natraj Dance Academy receive sound training in the practice and theory of Bharatanatyam. After mastering the Bharatanatyam style, students are taught other classical dance styles like Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Odissi. She has performed internationally and received numerous awards. She teaches and choreographs dances in Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Mohini Attam and Odissi styles of dancing. With over 26 years of teaching experience, she has taught several thousand students in the Chicagoland area. She is dedicated to promoting classical Indian dance in keeping with the strict traditions of this ancient art.

- Dance Classes:
- Bollywood Dance
This class is just not about dancing. It will help you be confident and express yourself. It will remind you of your culture and fun times you spend in India. If you need help with wedding dances,school dances. The most important thing is to have fun.We understand life is tough,so if you want support we are always here for you. So lets have some Dhamaal in life.

- Dance Classes:
- Bharatanatyam
- Classical Indian Dance
Samskriti Tradition,Excellence,Innovation. Samskriti foundation is a non profit organization performing arts of India,primary classical music and dance,more accessible to the community,by presenting them in superior quality performances and providing the training and education needed to appreciate heaseart forms.Please contact for more details.

- Dance Classes:
- Bhangra
- Bollywood Dance
I teach kids & adults for weddings, other occasions, or lessons if you want to learn the basics of Bollywood & Bhangra. Also teach to Explore & much more for kids under 15 years. I have over 12 years of experience with Bollywood & Bhangra and has been trained in classical Indian Dance ( Bharat Natyam). Bollywood Beats was founded to inspire & energize through dance. Vibrant, dynamic, & fun - dance is a great activity for the body, mind, and soul. Adults and kids will have fun, join a community of dancers, and be exposed to Indian culture. The rec center is a family friendly environment where kids and adults can take classes, play basketball, or meet other fellow residents. About The Founder: Shruti is a third generation dancer - both her Grandmother and Mother spent most of their life dancing, teaching, and choreographing. Shruti was trained in classic Indian dance and started performing as a 6 year old. From there, she has enjoyed choreographing dances for weddings, teaching adults & kids, and dancing herself. Shruti believes in bringing the joy of dance to all and hopes to be able to share any success with those less fortunate.

Utkalaa is the only dance school and company in the Greater Chicago area, dedicated to a wholistic training in Odissi Dance, (and allied arts), an Indian Classical Indian Dance belonging to Indian State of Odisha, India. Regular classes and master dance classes are conducted by senior teachers throughout the year for beginners through advanced students in the traditional vocabulary with unique perspective. Courses in Dance and Allied Arts are conducted through group and private lessons using curriculum followed by premier dance institutions in United States and in Odisha, India. Classes in movement and theory, history and performance techniques are included in creative ways. Our Mission is to Inspire!!!Our Goal is to appreciate the beauty strength of authentic Indian Classical dance forms and embark upon a personal artistic journey. The purpose of Utkalaa is to promote, preserve and impart knowledge of traditional Indian arts and culture, to encourage public awareness and enjoyment of these classical dance forms, and to enrich the cultural life of the community through various activities, including providing training for adults and children through classes and workshops at affordable and subsidized fees providing a platform for students to grow as artists and exhibit their talents participation in events which specifically aim at increasing public awareness of the performing arts, and Odissi dance in particular, present self-produced repertory concerts and choreography of the dance institution in the Chicago area, and other locations; sponsoring free and paid events to provide an opportunity to learn and enjoy the classical arts of India; and it promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures.

- Dance Classes:
- Bollywood Dance
We offer Bollywood dance classes for kids ages 4-7, 8-11, and 12-21. We also offer adult classes ranging from Bollywood dance to workout style Bolly-Zumba and Bolly Hook-Step dance classes. All classes are taught by professional choreographers from Bollywood. SR Dance Academy will provide you with all the techniques to help you build your confidence, enhance your creativity, and further strengthen your courage. We have established a secure and protected environment where each person feels free to express their individuality. People of all ages and backgrounds are welcomed to begin their own journey of health and happiness. For the past 20 years, SR has created many stages and platforms for kids in the Chicagoland area to perform on. From performing at beauty pageants televised on Sony TV, New Year's Eve shows alongside Bollywood stars such as Krushna Abhishek, Kashmera Shah, and Udita Goswami, to performing at glamourous awards nights.

- Dance Classes:
- Bharatanatyam
Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Shetty-Ahuja is a leading Indian Classical Dance Choreographer and teacher in the US. She established Natraj Dance Academy in 1983. The academy soon grew rapidly in strength and has become one of the largest Indian classical dance academy's in the Chicagoland area. Students of Natraj Dance Academy recieve sound training in the practice and theory of Bharatanatyam. After mastering the Bharatanatyam style, students are taught other classical dance styles like Kuchipudi, Mohiniattam and Odissi. She teaches and choreographs dances in Bharata Natyam, Kuchipudi, Mohini Attam and Odissi styles of dancing. With over 29 years of teaching experience, she has taught several thousand students in the chicagoland area. She is dedicated to promoting classical Indian dance in keeping with the strict traditions of this ancient art.
- Dance Classes:
- Bharatanatyam
- Classical Indian Dance
Ishana Dance Academy, a premier dance academy offers a structured learning program based on the kalakshetra style and semi-classical dance forms.
- Dance Classes:
- Kathak
- Bollywood Dance
- Classical Indian Dance
I am one of the most distinguished Dance Classes in Chicago, IL. I specialize in Kathak Dance Classes,Adult Dance Classes,Classical Indian Dance Classes,Indian Bollywood Dance Classes

- Dance Classes:
- Kathak
- Folk Dance
- Classical Indian Dance
Started in 1994, Tarana Dance Academy is the oldest and largest kathak dance school in the chicagoland area. Today, it offers various forms of dance training to aspiring youths and adults. It emphasizes on self-discipline, confidence, physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Workshops for the enrichment of students are regularly conducted by expert choreographers from India and United States, in the areas of Kathak, Folk dance, Bollywood dancing and other popular forms. Tarana Dance Academy has a structured curriculum. Studio at Naperville/Aurora location is available for rental. Tarana has beautiful collection of costumes available for rental. Tarana Dance Academy is the largest kathak school in Chicago IL area. locations are Naperville/Aurora, Bartlett/ Schaumburg, Oak Brook.

- Dance Classes:
- Bharatanatyam
- Contemporary Dance
- Folk Dance
- Classical Indian Dance
Kshama Shah is a disciple of world renowned, PADMABHUSHAN, Guru C.V. Chandrashekhar of Chennai. He was the attending Instructor and Dean at M.S. University Baroda. Click the wiki link below for additional info on Sir C.V.Chandrasekhar https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C._V._Chandrasekhar Mudra Dance Academy is a renowned academy engaged in teaching and propagating Indian classical Dance. Founded in 1993 by Guru Kshama Shah in the Northwest suburb of Chicago, IL USA with the vision of engaging students in the art, technique, and passion for one of the most ancient and graceful art forms of India, Bharata Natyam. The Academy strives to promote excellence in imparting training that is based on time-tested traditions of performance and practice. Smt, Kshama Shah has been trained in the field of dance and performing arts since the age of four from the state of Gujarat, India. She went to M.S. University in Baroda, Gujarat to undertake the further study of Performing Arts with focus in BharataNatyam. Her complete tutelage was from none other than, world renowned Guru C. V. Chandrasekhar, He also served as the Dean of the music College and Arts program at the University. Disciple Kshama, also trained with Guru Rama Srikant and Dr. Parul Shah. He is a disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale, founder of Kalakshetra, Chennai, India. Guru C. V. Chandrasekhar - crowned Padmabushan Awardee and Sangeet Natak Academi Fellow. Rukmini Devi revived the temple dance of Devadasis and brought to Kalakshetra.

- Dance Classes:
- Bharatanatyam
- Folk Dance
- Classical Indian Dance
Navrasa Dance was started by Anuya Wagh Mistry, shishya of Vasundhara Sridharan and Priya Balan. It specializes in the Indian classical dance of Bharatnatyam as well as folk dances from all over India. With the blessings of her Gurus and her mission to spread the knowledge, Navrasa Dance has now grown into a thriving group of artists who have been performing in the Chicago land area since its inception. Navrasa means 9 rasas (or emotions). Our logo is a peacock with 9 feathers. Or a lotus with 9 petals. The eye of the peacock is a swan. The peacock represents us and the swan (or hamsa) represents the divine. Navrasa Bharatanatyam Dance Academy, teaches the Pandanallore style of dance in the Schaumburg area and provides a unique opportunity for students to learn traditional Bharatanatyam dance. Goals: To teach Bharatanatyam and folk dances of all over India and generate respect for the different cultures.

- Dance Classes:
- Hip-Hop
- Contemporary Dance
- Folk Dance
- Bollywood Dance
Shirlzar Dance Company seems to be a modern dance company that likely focuses on contemporary and innovative dance styles. Such companies typically blend various forms of dance, including ballet, modern dance, jazz, and sometimes ethnic dance styles, to create unique and expressive performances. They likely have a diverse repertoire that includes both classical and contemporary works, as well as original choreographies by company members or guest artists. Since 2001, Shirley & Elizar Rodrigues, two Bollywood choreographers, have toured the US, UK, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other countries as part of Bollywood International World Tours. They have a cinematic quality and are energetic. They have been instructing professionals and performers from all over the world since 2006. Bollywood superstars like Hrithik Roshan, Salman Khan, Prabhu Deva, Shahid Kapoor, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra, and many others have trained and performed alongside them. A variety of dancers are being trained by them in Chicago for competitions, private events, and wedding choreography while they also teach online and in-person. Shirlzar's mission is to bring out the best in all of its artists and students so that they can use music and performing arts as a gift to spread Indian culture, tradition, and authenticity around the world. and use genres like Bollywood, folk, fusion, and semi-classical Indian to brighten up our neighbourhoods and make people smile. Shirlzar has led dance teams to victories in events such Naperville India Day, 3iii, and AIA. They have performed as opening acts for celebrities including Guru Randhawa, Kanika Kapoor, Atif Aslam, and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. Etc
- Dance Classes:
- Classical Indian Dance
- Bollywood Dance
- Folk Dance
- Kathak
- Age Groups Taught:
- 5 to 7 Years / 7 to 11 Years / 12+ Years
I-RADHA - Indian Rhythms Arts & Dances Heritage Academy was founded in June 2016 by Ms. Kiran Chouhan in memory of her mother Mrs. Radha Chouhan. Mrs. Radha Chouhan was a great admirer of Indian music and dance and instilled in her daughter a deep love for all creative arts. She was a talented writer and poet herself. Her poems have been used in many dance dramas in India and the US. I-RADHA, a very thoughtful and strategic initiative in the Chicagoland area by Kathak Dance exponent Ms. Kiran Chouhan, is conceived out of her passion for spreading Indian fine arts amongst the diaspora as well as the mainstream lovers of arts and culture. The purpose of I-RADHA is to teach, advance and spread the learnings of the rich Indian heritage that all of us have come to appreciate and emulate in everyday lifestyles all over the world. I-RADHA has a vision to bring back the golden ‘Gurukul’ era with the blessings of all the senior gurus in the field, who are willing to come and teach our students in the Gurukul tradition. I-RADHA plans to incorporate other Indian art and spiritual streams under its umbrella in the near future. At the core of IRADHA values is the desire to achieve maximum participation by the community. Through global collaboration, I-RADHA will strive to keep all events affordable, accessible and value enhancing as well as entertaining. We are affiliated with Prayag Sangit Samiti in Allahabad India and offers a very structured training program for Kathak.
The Nrityodaya Kathak Academy, of Los Angeles, United States of America, established in 1989, is a sanctuary of the arts devoted to preserving the culture of Kathak dance and classical Indian art. The founder and director of the academy, Smt. Bhairavi Kumar, began her formal training in the Institution of Pt Nikhil Gosh under the guidance of Smt. Shivani Pandya, a Ghanda Bhandan shagrid of Pt. Lacchu Maharaji of the Lucknow gharana. Bhairavi Kumar’s training continued under Smt. Uma Dogra, disciple of Pt. Durgalalji of the Jaipur gharana. She has performed in numerous countries including India, Africa, Canada, and throughout the US. Smt. Bhairavi Kumar has been teaching Kathak in and around Los Angeles for over twenty five years and has earned a distinguished reputation as a traditional and dedicated teacher-performer of Kathak amongst her colleagues and pupils. The academy is dedicated to educate, research, and bring diversity to the community through innovating dance and performance. In addition to performances at numerous events and festivals, the Nrityodaya Kathak Academy organizes and produces a bi-annual dance production. The Nrityodaya Kathak Academy has had the honor to host the Legendary Pt Birju Maharji for his 75th anniversary tour, Concert of the Legend, as well as multiple workshops with the legend himself and his prestigious shagirds.