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Bharatha Natyam
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Kuchipudi
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Kathak
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Bhangra
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Giddha
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Garba
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Raas
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Lavani
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Bollywood
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Kuthu
| Bharatha Natyam | Kuchipudi | Kathak | Bhangra | Giddha | Garba | Raas | Lavani | Bollywood | Kuthu
Institute for the Indian Fine Arts
Founded by Kalaimamani Dr. Sinduri in 1997, Savithri Arts Academy is a prestigious dance school specialized in Bharatha Natyam, Kuchipudi, and Kathak, as well as many folk styles of India.
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Dance Styles Offered at SAA
India is an ancient country, rich with history, art, music, and of course, dance. While there are hundreds of different dance styles originating in India, there are 9 Indian Classical Dance forms as recognized by the Indian Ministry of Culture: Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Mohiniattam, Odissi, Sattriya, and Chhau. Here at Savithri Arts Academy, we aim to pass on the traditions of our Indian heritage to the younger generations in the United States. We offer extensive and comprehensive lessons in Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi, and alongside that, students gain a proficent understanding of Carnatic Music. Students at SAA are also made familiar with the other forms of Classical dances, its history and origins, as well as many folk dances of India.
Bharathanatyam
One of 9 official Classical Dance forms of India, originating in Tamil Nadu, India. Here at SAA, we follow the Tanjaore-Pandanallur styles of Bharatha Natyam.
Kuchipudi
One of 9 official Classical Dance forms of India, originating in Andhra Pradesh, India. Here at SAA, we follow the style of Late Padma Bhushan Vempati Chinna Satyam.
Bhangra & Giddha
Folk styes of dance originating in Punjab, India. Dances in these styles are taught supplementally to the main Classical courses for students at SAA.
Garba & Raas
Folk styles of dance originating in Gujarat, India. Dances in these styles are taught supplementally to the main Classical courses for students at SAA.
Lavani
Folk style of dance originating in Maharashtra, India. Dances in this style are taught supplementally to the main Classical courses for students at SAA.