Kathak Indian classical and Bollywood dance - for beginners

From 42 € /h

Kathak is an Indian classical dance form consisting of reciting rhythmic syllables, and dancing to it. The dance form is mainly composed of footwork, spins and expressions. This dance form has a long history and is visually very beautiful. Bollywood dance form a vibrant, energetic fusion style originating from the Hindi film industry

Location

Online from Germany

About Me

I am friendly, warm and make the students feel comfortable enough to be themselves. I encourage questions to be asked and always willing to learn from my students as well. My lessons focus on instilling a love of dance in my students while teaching them the fundamentals. I teach Kathak as a classical art form, emphasizing technique, rhythm, and grace, while Bollywood dance is taught through fun and engaging choreography sessions. I also actively learn and create dance routines, which I share on Instagram, keeping my classes fresh, creative, and on-trend.

Education

Bachelor's in telecommunication engineering in India and Masters in Embedded systems engineering in Freiburg University. Learnt Kathak in India under renowned teacher Nirupama Rajendra

Experience / Qualifications

I am a passionate and trained dancer with over 10 years of experience in Bollywood dance and 4 years of training in the Indian classical Kathak dance. I have been dancing since I was 6 years old and have performed on stage numerous times, which has helped me develop strong technique, expression, and self-confidence.

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Dance

Bollywood dance

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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12-16

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20-24

Profesora

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I was a gymnast and dancer for 11 years and participated with my students in the Dance World Cup and the All Dance Championships.
I am available for classes in Luxembourg.

Ievgen

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This class focused on technique, alignment, and fluid movement, combining elements of classical ballet with strength and mobility. Perfect for anyone who wants to move with more elegance, control, and confidence.
Suitable for beginners to advance levels - exercises are adapted to your experience.

Zeynep

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Merhaba! 🩰 10 yıldır bale yapıyor, 3 yıldır pointe eğitimi alıyorum. Bale benim için sadece bir sanat dalı değil; disiplin, zarafet ve doğru tekniğin birleşimi. Derslerimde doğru postür, turnout (dış rotasyon), esneklik, denge, koordinasyon, müzikalite, temel bale pozisyonları ve yaşa uygun teknik gelişime önem veriyorum. Öğrencilerimin hem güvenli bir şekilde ilerlemesini hem de baleyi severek öğrenmesini hedefliyorum. İster baleye yeni başlayın ister kendinizi geliştirmek isteyin, seviyenize uygun, sabırlı ve motive edici derslerle hedeflerinize birlikte ulaşabiliriz. Her öğrencinin potansiyeline inanıyor ve gelişimini yakından takip ediyorum. Birlikte keyifli ve verimli bir bale yolculuğuna çıkalım! ✨🩰

Cedrick

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Ashmita

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Hii everyone
I am trained Bharatanatyam dancer with years of experience in other forms of dance. I can take classes in Bollywood, semi classical and also Zumba.
Both personal and group classes can be arranged based on your preference.
I can also help choreograph events!!

Vincent

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Our classes will focus on learning while keeping the experience enjoyable. I can teach you various styles of dance and help you build your confidence, rhythm, coordination, and overall dancing skills.

Let’s make this dance journey fun and exciting together! 💃🕺

Barbara

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I specialize in classical ballet and choreography, sports choreography, and rhythmic gymnastics. I also have experience working with rhythmic gymnasts and athletes.

My lessons include:

* Classical ballet technique and choreography
* Vaganova Method
* Ballet positions, posture and body alignment
* Flexibility, coordination and musicality
* Leg and foot technique
* Rhythmic gymnastics elements
* Sports choreography and artistic expression

Kanishka

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Melissa

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I offer bespoke private and group dance coaching designed to help you build confidence, refine technique, and develop genuine self-expression—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced dancer.

My lessons are supportive, energising and personalised to your goals, whether you want to dance for joy, performance, fitness, creativity or confidence.

✓ Tailored lessons built around your goals
✓ Beginner-friendly and confidence-building approach
✓ Technical training + creative expression
✓ Private and group coaching available
✓ Lessons for children, adults and advanced dancers
✓ Supportive environment with real progress

My 3-Part Dance Method

Confidence — feel comfortable and expressive in movement
Technique — build strong foundations and skill
Freedom — develop artistry, creativity and personal style

First Session Includes:
Personal movement assessment
Goal-based lesson plan
Tailored coaching session
Practice guidance for progress between sessions

Whether you’re stepping into dance for the first time or refining advanced skills, I’d love to help you grow.

Send me a message and tell me your goals—I’ll help you find the right lesson approach for you.

Ragini

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SENIOR BHARATANATYAM GURU & PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATOR
Age: 43 Experience: 20+ Years in Dance & Performing Arts Specialisation: Bharatanatyam – Tanjavur Gharana Qualification: Diploma – Akhil Gandharva Areas: Bharatanatyam | Classical Dance | Choreography | Yoga | Meditation | Global Fusion | Theatre & Stage Performance

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Experienced Bharatanatyam artist, teacher and choreographer with over 20 years of involvement in classical dance, performance and teaching. Trained in the Tanjavur Gharana tradition, with extensive experience in stage performances, classical dance instruction, choreography and developing performers across different age groups.

Alongside Bharatanatyam, experienced in teaching Ancient Yoga and Meditation, including international teaching experience. Skilled in integrating movement, discipline, expression, rhythm, body awareness and traditional Indian performing-arts practices into structured training programmes.

Experienced in training female students across age groups in classical dance and yoga, developing choreography for stage presentations, and working with global fusion and theatrical performance formats.

KEY EXPERTISE
Bharatanatyam – Tanjavur Gharana
Classical dance training
Advanced student development
Choreography and stage production
Abhinaya and performance preparation
Stage performance and presentation
Global Fusion choreography
Theatrical performance and movement
Yoga and traditional Indian wellness practices
Meditation
Training students across different age groups
International teaching experience
Female-focused dance and yoga training
Performance preparation and artistic direction
ACHIEVEMENTS
Over 20 years of experience in dance and performing arts
Diploma from Akhil Gandharva
Training and artistic experience in the Tanjavur Gharana tradition
Second Prize Winner in a University Classical Dance Competition
Extensive stage-performance experience
International experience teaching Ancient Yoga and Meditation
Experience training women and girls of different age groups
Experience in choreography, global fusion and theatrical-level performance
TEACHING APPROACH
My teaching approach combines the traditional discipline and aesthetics of Indian classical dance with individual artistic development. I focus on technique, rhythm, expression, stage confidence, body awareness and the ability of each student to communicate through movement.

For advanced students, my training can include performance preparation, choreography, stage presentation, artistic development and integration of classical vocabulary into contemporary and fusion productions.

POSITIONS SOUGHT
Preferred Position: Senior Bharatanatyam Guru / Senior Faculty / Head of Bharatanatyam / Performing Arts Faculty

Preferred Engagement: Full-time, senior faculty, visiting Guru, masterclass or academy-based teaching arrangement.

Expected Compensation: ₹75,000–₹1,00,000+ per month, depending on responsibilities, teaching hours, student strength and institutional role.

For a broader Guru/academy arrangement involving advanced batches, choreography, workshops and performance direction, compensation may be structured through a combination of fixed remuneration and professional/teaching fees.

VALUE TO AN INSTITUTION
I can contribute beyond routine dance classes through:

Development of advanced Bharatanatyam students
Structured classical dance programmes
Choreography for annual productions and cultural events
Performance and stage preparation
Advanced workshops and masterclasses
Fusion and theatrical productions
Yoga and meditation programmes
Development of women-focused wellness and performing-arts programmes
Mentoring of emerging dance teachers and performers
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Disha

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We break choreography into small sections, practise movements with counts, and then combine the steps with music. Lessons focus on rhythm, coordination, expression and learning routines at a manageable pace. You can repeat unfamiliar steps and ask questions as you learn.

Women’s lessons provide a welcoming introduction to dance, whether you are exploring a new hobby or returning after a break. Children’s lessons introduce dance through simple sequences and age-appropriate choreography. Women and children attend separate suitable batches.

Classes take place through Google Meet. Before booking, we discuss your experience, goals, suitable class and availability. International students are welcome to enquire about a time that works across our time zones.

Please message me through Apprentus to discuss lessons for yourself or your child. Parents should arrange bookings for children.

Carolina

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We will work on strength, flexibility, mobility and different breathing techniques to release tension, manage stress and recover energy and well-being.
My classes combine movement, breathing, and body awareness, adapting to your needs and your pace.
Personalized classes in Spanish, French and English, especially adapted to French-speaking people.
A space to breathe, move and feel good in your body again!

Inma

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Discover this great little percussion instrument.
It can be a hobby, a way to learn something different. Ideal for dance and music students. Working with this method, you learn to read music without even realizing it. You'll also develop strength and dexterity in your fingers for playing castanets or any other instrument, such as the piano. It trains your ear and helps with rhythm problems for students of solfège and flamenco rhythm.
Ideal complement to Spanish Classical, Escuela Bolera, Flamenco and musical language classes or as a Solo Concert instrument.
The Maleras Method Study of Musical Rhythm consists of several books of different levels, all accompanied by a CD for the study and execution of the exercises and works.

Example:
Book 1
Theory
An introduction to understanding the musical notation specific to castanets

- The bigram
- Numbering of the fingers
- Note values
- Pauses and silences
- Waiting periods
- Heavy notes
- The time signatures 2/4, 4/4 and 3/4
- The coda
- The dot
- The boiler

Exercises

- Daily exercises with heavy notes
- Exercises with quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, and dotted half notes

Works

- Nº1 La pastoreta and El ball de Sant Ferriol (Popular)
- Nº2 Sonatina op.36 nº1 by M. Clementi
- N3 Mazurka op.7 nº1 by F. Chopin
- No. 4 Anna-Polka op. 117 by J. Strauss (son)
- No. 5 With Joy Through the World by J. Strauss
- No. 6 Minuetto by WA Mozart
- No. 7 Gavota Estefania by A. Czibulka

- Placement and position for studying

GOALS

-Achieve good sound quality and agility.
-To play the instrument with taste and elegance.
-Complete knowledge of the instrument.
No prior knowledge is necessary.

Individual or online classes are completely personalized, taking into account: the time available for study, and the interests of each student.
The prices for in-person and online classes are different.

___________________________________________________COURSE of CASTANETS
Beginning and Advanced
Special Intensive Study of Musical Rhythm
featuring INMA
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
Discover this small, great percussion instrument. It could be your hobby, learning something different. Ideal for students of Dance and Music. Working with the method you learn to read music without effort. Besides gaining strength and ability in one's fingers to play the castanets or any other instrument such as the piano, it trains the ear and aids in determining possible problems of keeping rhythm for studies and rhythms. Ideal complement to the classes of Classical Spanish, Escuela Bolera, Flamenco singing and rhythms or as a Concert Soloist instrument.
The Method Maleras Study of the Musical Rhythm is comprised of various books at different levels, all including a CD for studying and playing the exercises and

Information

Upon finalizing the reservation will be confirmed as to the schedule of classes according to the level of the student.
Preparation for exams

Classes available all year ONLINE

BARCELONA - MADRID - SEVILLE (Spain)
NAPLES (Italy)
Awards
Inma

MALERAS PER NACCHERE METHOD

Studio del Ritmo Musicale

Scoprite this piccolo grande instrument a percussione.
You may be interested in your hobby, including anything different. Ideal for allevi of dance and music. Working with this method, you will learn to read the music without accepting it. In order to achieve this, you will need to force and enable it so that you can turn on any other instrument such as the pianoforte. The method educates your ear and aiuta eventual problems and the rhythm of the students of solfeggio.
Important accessory for the classes of classical Spanish, Bolero, flamenco and solfeggio or as instruments for solo concerts.
The Maleras method, Studio of musical rhythm, consists of several books of different livelli and some quali accompanied by a CD for the study and the execution of exercises and operations.
Example.

Book 1
Theory:
I will understand the typical musical writing of the nacchere
* The bigrama
* Numerazione delle dita
* Note values
* Pause and silence
* Tempi di atesa
* Note Pesanti
* The time signature 2/4 ¾ 4/4
* The coda

Exercises

- Gli Esercizi Quotidiani con le note "Pesante"
- Gli Esercizi di semiminima, minima, semibreve e minima con il "puntilio"

Operate

- Nº1 The shepherdess and Il ballo di Sant Ferriol (Popolare)
- Nº2 op di Sonatina. 36 nº1 by M. Clementi
- N3 Mazurka op. 7 nº1 by F. Il Chopin
- Nº4 op di Ana-Polka.117 di J. Lo Strauss (il figlio)
- Nº5 With congratulations across the world of J. Lo Strauss
- No. 6 Minuet by WA Mozart
- Nº7 Gavotte Estefanía di A. Czibulka

Yogesh

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Join Yogesh Mahajan for energetic and engaging Zumba, Bollywood dance, Bhangra, and group fitness classes!

With over 18 years of professional experience in India and Vietnam, I specialise in dance fitness, creative choreography, and motivating students of different skill levels. I am a Zumba B1 Licensed Instructor and an active ZIN member.

**My classes include:**

• **Zumba Fitness:** Fun, energetic dance workouts combining music and movement.

• **Bollywood Dance:** Learn Bollywood-inspired dance steps, combinations, and choreography.

• **Punjabi Bhangra:** Explore energetic Punjabi folk dance moves blended with modern techniques.

• **Group Fitness:** Enjoy motivating group sessions designed to support fitness, coordination, and confidence.

• **Creative Choreography:** Learn original routines blending Latin, Bhangra, and international dance styles.

• **Personalised Training:** Lessons adapted to individual abilities, fitness goals, and experience levels.

Whether you are a complete beginner or an experienced dancer, my goal is to make every session enjoyable, motivating, and suitable for your level.

Online lessons and in-person sessions may be available depending on location and scheduling.