Contemporary Dance Classes & Lessons for Beginners in Glen Ellyn, IL

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.

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

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 writ...

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 Bolly...

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 instucto...

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/Visha...

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

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 Na...

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 suppo...

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 ...

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 Dan...

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 ...

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 Na...

Ishana Dance Academy, a premier dance academy offers a structured learning program based on the kalakshetra style and semi-classical dance forms.

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

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 Ac...

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 gr...