Kathak Dance Classes in Franklin, MA

Moumita Banerjee is very passionate about Kathak Dance and started learning kathak dance (in Jaipur Gharana) at the age of five under Smt. Susmita Chakraborty in Calcutta. She earned her Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) degree from Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi, India), one of the largest and prestigious university in Asia. She was awarded with Gold Medal for securing 1st position in the University. She also completed Prabhakar degree (Similar to bachelor’s degree in Kathak dance) and Senior Diploma in Kathak with distinction from Prayag Sangeet Samiti (Allahabad, India) She received her Master of Performing Arts (MPA) degree in Kathakk dance in Lucknow Gharana from Bhatkhande Music Institute (Deemed University, Lucknow). She har learned under legendary Gurus like Prof. Kumkum Dhar, Prof. Bina Singh, and Prof. Ranjana Srivastava. She also completed workshop training with late Pandit Birju Maharaj, leading exponent of Lucknow gharana of Kathak and Ashimbandhu Bhattacharjee. She has been a performer for many years, performing and Choreographing in India and in USA (Florida, Texas, and Massachusetts) at various organizations and festivals. Her students also performed in many programs in Greater Boston community such as Essence of India, Acton; IAGB; IAB; Sai rainbow; Boston Children Museum and many other places. With prior teaching experience in India and in USA, Moumita is glad to share her dance experience with children and adults who love Kathak as much as she does. Kathak is one of the major forms of classical dance of India with its origins in Northern India. The name Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘katha' which means ‘story' and the one who tells the stories is called ‘Kathak'. Kathak is found in three Gharanas-Jaipur, Banaras, and Lucknow Gharana from the cities where the Kathak dance tradition evolved. These classes at TSK will focus on the Banaras and Lucknow Gharanas.

Mona Mitra is a classically trained dancer, with a "Visharad" in Kathak. She has been trained under Pandit Chunilal Goswami and Dr. Amita Dutt, who is a senior disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj and the Dean of Fine Arts at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata. Mona has been teaching dance for the last 15 years. In the Boston area, she has been teaching Kathak since 2010. She and her students from Mona's Dance Academy have been performing for various cultural and non-profit organizations and in local TV channels. Prior to Boston, she had taught in Los Angeles, Portland (Oregon), and India. Trained in Kathak (Jaipur and Lucknow Gharana) since the age of 4 and con­duct­ing classes for kids and adults for the last 10 years. Recipient of Visharad in Kathak. Have per­formed in Los Angeles, Portland and Boston and in various cities in India. Have performed for the local TV channels here as well as in India. Are you looking for dance costumes? We have a variety of Kathak and Bollywood Fusion Dance costumes available for all ages. We will happily work with you to understand your needs and deliver it to you!

Mona Mitra is a classically trained dancer, with a "Visharad" in Kathak. She has been trained under Pandit Chunilal Goswami and Dr. Amita Dutt, who is a senior disciple of Pandit Birju Maharaj and the Dean of Fine Arts at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata. Mona has been teaching dance for the ...

Bharathnatyam classes offered by well-trained dancer in the Kalakshetra style. For beginners (children 5 yrs. and above). Weekday and weekend classes offered.

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NrityaAnjali School of Dance was found in 2006. Hema has been teaching dance in Pune India and then in various towns of MA. She currently runs her dance school in Marlborough MA, Southborough MA and Framingham MA. Minimum age to join the class is 5 years. There are private classes for youngsters an...

Offering beginner Bharatanatyam dance lessons in Needham, MA for students aged 6 to adult. The dancer/teacher, Vidya Shankar is trained in the Kalakshetra and Vazhuvoor styles of Bharathanatyam. Her early training was under Guru Smt. Pushpa Shankar of Kalakshetra. After years of experience performi...

LAYAA, a creative environment that nourishes young minds in the art of self-expression and confidence. We believe in providing our students with an energizing and fun atmosphere where dance becomes a cherished medium of self-expression. We focus on the following attributes to create a confident and...

As Boston's most premier and distinguished professional Indian Dance services we provide all things related to Indian Dance, including Indian Wedding First Dance, Wedding Choreography, Friends & Family Wedding Choreography, Event Choreography, Individual classes & dance theory, performances...

Moumita Banerjee is very passionate about Kathak Dance and started learning kathak dance (in Jaipur Gharana) at the age of five under Smt. Susmita Chakraborty in Calcutta. She earned her Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.) degree from Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi, India), one of the largest and presti...

I am one of the most distinguished Dance Classes in Westwood, MA. I specialized in Bharatnatyam and have been teaching Bharatnatyam and Indian Bollywood Dances for both kids and Adults for decades in India and in Boston sub-urbs.