Bangalore’s Indian dance schools

As W.H. Auden once said, “Dance till the stars come down from the rafters; Dance, Dance, Dance till you drop.”

India has some of the oldest dancing styles and if you are passionate to learn, then there are loads of forms to choose from. Besides giving you grace and rhythm, it’s also is a great work-out.

From Odissi, Mohiniattam, Kathakal to Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak, Bangalore has many schools and teachers teaching India dance, if you are planning to take up dancing to professional levels, make a trip to Nrityagram. This dance village was founded in 1990 by the late danseuse Protima Gauri Bedi, and you can find dancers pursuing excellence here. Students from all over the country and the world enrol themselves in this ethnic community. This centre is extremely professional, and students are exposed to many relevant subjects like martial arts, yoga, mime, meditation and spirituality.

So whether you’re looking to pursue dance as a hobby or professionally, the city is home to several schools such as: Natya Ninada School of Dance & Music, Blue Max School of Music and Dance, Nrityanjali School Of Bharatanatyam, Sanchari, Aamod Centre Of Liberal Arts, Sri Rajarajeshwari Kala Niketan, Abhinava Arts Centre, Academy Of Bharatanatyam, Academy of Indian Performing Arts, Aradhana School of Dance, Chithkala School of Dance, and Kalakruthi.

Go on, and dance your blues away!