Classes & Workshops

Quality training in South Asian classical dance styles especially Kathak for adults & youth

What classes do we offer?

Drishti Dance: Cultivating Artistic Excellence

Drishti Dance is dedicated to fostering artistic excellence through a rigorous, year-round educational framework. At the core of this commitment are our weekly sessions, which provide comprehensive instruction in classical dance techniques, targeted body conditioning, and creative expression.

Our structured training programme empowers students to pursue formal recognition through the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD) Graded and Vocational examinations. Furthermore, we actively cultivate public engagement by providing performance opportunities on both local and national platforms. These experiences are designed to build stage confidence, refine interpersonal skills, and enhance professional presentation.

Class Offerings & Locations

We welcome participants across all generations, tailoring our instruction to suit children, youth, and adults alike. Group classes are available across multiple hubs:

  • Reading (Various locations): Kathak dance training.
  • Oxford (Jericho Community Centre): Kathak dance training.
  • Slough (Creative Academy): Comprehensive Kathak training, alongside our newly launched Bharatanatyam classes for all age groups.

For students seeking bespoke guidance or accelerated development, one-to-one private sessions are available upon request. 

Core Curriculum

Every class delivers a holistic curriculum that integrates:

  • Technical Mastery: Classical Kathak and Bharatanatyam methodologies, repertoire, and footwork.
  • Physical Conditioning: Specialized exercises to build strength, flexibility, and alignment.
  • Artistic Innovation: Guided exploration of creative expression and choreography.
  • Accredited Pathways: Preparation for formal, globally recognized ISTD graded examinations.

The classes offered are suitable for all children, youth and adults. Click the link to download DRISHTI DANCE CLASS TIMETABLE

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Dance & Performing Arts

Kathak

Kathak is an Indian classical dance form within Hindu temples as a storytelling device for portraying the epic tales from Hindu scriptures, Mahabharata and Ramayana.

 

Our Shows

Our performances include dynamic and fast-paced exploration of the rhythmic textures and formulations of traditional form and through the prism of modern experiences and aesthetics.

 

Storytelling

kathak dancers tell various stories through their hand movements and extensive footwork, their body movements and flexibility but most importantly through their facial expressions.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Take a look at our forthcoming events.

AVARTAN'24

SATURDAY, 09TH NOVEMBER 2024, 7PM, NORDEN FARM, MAIDENHEAD

Drishti Dance presents Avartan’24, the unique and exciting annual showcase of Kathak works,  that brings together its own dynamic and high-quality dance works led by its Artistic Director Anuradha Chaturvedi, an exciting new collaboration between Drishti Dance’s talented Youth Dance Company and young talented dancers from Slough based Dancing Nikita Company.

The evening also features talented dancers from Sutton based Upahaar Dance Company bringing their exquisite Mohiniattam works for the first time to the platform, UK’s emerging Artist Pallavi Anand (Bharatnatyam), and London based Richa Srivastava’s Arambh Kathak Pathshala.

Avartan’24 is a truly unmissable event, extraordinary performances that are a feast for the senses, a unique opportunity to celebrate Indian cultural roots in the UK.

Please book soon to avoid disappointment as tickets to our shows sell out fast!

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NEW CLASS

Admissions are currently OPEN for the NEW beginners class in Oxford, every Thursday from 6PM-7PM at Jericho Community Centre. Please contact us on: 07765190197 or email us at anuradha.chaturvedi@drishtidance.co.uk

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