National institute dance classes

DANCE CLASSES

Sangeet Natak Akademi

About the Academy: Sangeet Natak Akademi is the National Academy of music, dance, and drama in India. It serves as a prominent institution for promoting the performing arts and offers a platform for artists and students to excel.
Courses to Do: Sangeet Natak Academy offers a variety of courses for several dance forms, including Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kuchipudi, and Manipuri.
Eligibility: Students of any grade can join a dance course and need to have a basic interest in the dance form they wish to pursue.
Where to Do: At any Sangeet Natak Akademi institutions, like Dakshin Bharat Sanskritik Kendra (Hyderabad), Manipur Dance Academy (Imphal), Sattriya Centre, Kathak Kendra (New Delhi), and Ravindra Rangshala Centers.
Admission Procedure:

1. Interested students need to complete an application form, which is usually available at the regional centres or on the academy’s official website https://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/.
2. Students must submit necessary documents and may face a simple interview for some courses, during which the Academy assesses their passion for the art form.
3. Once selected, students must pay the course fees, which can vary based on the program.
4. Classes usually begin at the start of a new academic session or as specified by the regional centre.

For further details, visit: https://www.sangeetnatak.gov.in/sections/dance

National Institute of Kathak Dance (Kathak Kendra)

About the Institute: Kathak Kendra is a national-level premier dance institution that encourages students and artists to practice and develop skills in the Kathak Dance form. It contributes to creating awareness about Kathak, a significant performing art tradition and the rich classical heritage of the country.
Courses to Do: Kathak Kendra offers Elementary Courses for children, including a Foundation Course and a Diploma Pass Course.
Eligibility: Students of any grade aged between 10 and 18 can join a Kathak Dance course. They must have completed grade 3 (for the Foundation Course) and grade 9 (for the Diploma Pass Course).
Where to Do: At the Kathak Kendra, located in New Delhi.
Admission Procedure:

1. The admission process at the Kathak Kendra starts every year on June 14th for both Elementary and Advance Courses.
2. Students can apply for a Kathak Dance course online and offline by submitting the relevant documents and the required admission fees.
3. The Kathak Kendra will scrutinize each application, and the selected candidates will be notified and then admitted to the appropriate course based on merit and seats availability.

For further details, visit: https://www.kathakkendra.in/courses

Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra

About the Institute: Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra is a prestigious cultural institution in India dedicated to promoting classical arts in dance, music, and drama. The Academy is popularly known for emphasizing Indian classical dance forms and nurturing talent through comprehensive training programs.
Courses to Do: Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra offers Foundation courses for different dance forms, including Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi.
Eligibility: Students of any grade are eligible to join a dance course and must have a basic interest in the dance form they want to pursue. The desirable minimum age for admission to the Foundation Course is 8 years.
Where to Do: At the Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra in New Delhi.
Admission Procedure:

1. The admission process for Elementary and Vocational Courses usually begins in mid-May every year.
2. Students can get the Application Form from Kendra’s office by paying a fee of Rs. 300/—or download it from Kendra’s official website https://sbkk.in/ and submit it online after the fee payment.
3. If the form is filled out manually, the students must provide the required documents when submitting it to the Kendra Office.
4. The candidates get selected for any course after they are called for an audition at the Kendra.

For further details, visit: https://sbkk.in/kendra-training-institute/

Gandharva Mahavidyalaya

About the Institute: Gandharva Mahavidyalaya is one of the prominent and oldest cultural institutions, offering courses in Indian classical music and dance forms to students and artists.
Courses to Do: Gandharva Mahavidyalaya offers Elementary and Pratham and Purna courses for Odissi, Kathak, and Bharatanatyam dance forms. The courses are approved by the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal, Mumbai.
Eligibility: Students aged 11 years and above are eligible to join any of the dance courses.
Where to Do: At the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Centre, located in New Delhi.
Admission Procedure:

1. The students can get the admission form available online from the institute’s website: https://gandharvamahavidyalayanewdelhi.org/.
2. They can select the class timings while filling out the form and submit it with the required details.
3. After assessment of the applications, the institute will call students for auditions at the Gandharva Mahavidyalaya centre, New Delhi.
4. Students get selected for the courses on the basis of the audition results.

For further details, visit: https://gandharvamahavidyalayanewdelhi.org/new-admission/

Kalakshetra Foundation

About the Academy: Kalakshetra Foundation is a prestigious institution dedicated to promoting traditional Indian dance arts, particularly Bharatanatyam. It combines education in dance, music, and crafts with a deep respect for Indian culture, which plays a significant role in reviving and preserving classical Indian dance forms.
Courses to Do: Bharatanatyam.
Eligibility: Students who have passed the 12th standard are eligible for admission to the Bharatnatyam course in the Kalakshetra Foundation.
Where to Do: At the Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai.
Admission Procedure:

1. The prospectus and admission form is usually available in February every year from the Kalakshetra Foundation or the academy’s official website: https://www.kalakshetra.in/ and it is usually available during February every year.
2. Students must submit their complete application form to the Academy, which assesses the applications to select candidates for courses.
3. Candidates selected for the course will be asked to appear for an interview at a particular date and location through an interview letter.
4. After the interview, the student will be ready to enroll in the four-year Bharatanatyam course and earn a diploma upon completion.