Indian Classical Dance Institutions in New Delhi

New Delhi is home to several prestigious institutions dedicated to Indian classical dance forms. Here are some of the most notable ones:

Government Institutions

  1. Sangeet Natak Akademi
    • Established in 1952, India’s National Academy for Music, Dance, and Drama.
    • Promotes and preserves the performing arts, including classical dance forms.
  2. Kathak Kendra (National Institute of Kathak Dance)
    • Established in 1964 under the Sangeet Natak Akademi.
    • Premier institution for training in the classical dance form of Kathak.
  3. Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA)
    • Engages in research, documentation, and training in Indian arts, including classical dance.

Renowned Dance Academies & Cultural Institutions

  1. Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra
    • Founded in 1952, offers training in Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Hindustani classical music.
    • Known for its grand Ramayana and Krishna ballet productions.
  2. Triveni Kala Sangam
    • Established in 1950, a hub for learning Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Manipuri, and other Indian arts.
    • Also has an art gallery and performance space.
  3. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya
    • Established in 1939, one of the oldest institutions for Indian classical dance and music.
    • Offers training in Kathak and Bharatanatyam.

Famous Gurus’ Institutions

  1. Raja Radha Reddy’s Natya Tarangini
    • Founded by Padma Bhushan Raja and Radha Reddy, a premier Kuchipudi dance academy.
  2. Padmashri Dr. Saroja Vaidyanathan’s Ganesa Natyalaya
    • Established in 1974, a premier Bharatanatyam institution.
  3. Guru Debu Prasad Das Odissi Dance Centre
    • Founded by Guru Debu Prasad Das, a renowned Odissi dance school.
  4. Uma Sharma’s Bharatiya Sangeet Sadan
  • Focused on the revival and promotion of Kathak.
  1. Nrityashree (by Sharon Lowen)
  • Specializing in Odissi, directed by renowned Odissi exponent Sharon Lowen.
  1. Diksha Manjari
  • Founded by Geeta Chandran, a noted Bharatanatyam dancer.
  1. Drishtikon Dance Foundation
  • A contemporary Kathak institute founded by Aditi Mangaldas.

Each of these institutions plays a significant role in promoting, preserving, and teaching Indian classical dance.