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Bharatanatyam Dance Class

  • International House of Rhode Island 8 Stimson Avenue Providence, RI United States (map)

Come dive into the world of classical and folk dance styles of India in this 4 part immersive series in June! Bring a friend (or two) and dance it out in this one of a kind educational experience led by Indian dance expert Nithya Ramesh. This is a beginner friendly class and no prior experience is necessary.  You are welcome to attend 1 or all 4 sessions as each session will explore a different style of classical and folk dance from India. Each session costs $10 per attendee. This class is open to all over the age of 6. Limited seats available. For more information and to register, please email natyaroha@gmail.com

About Nithya:
Nithya is a disciple of Guru Sri Ashok Kumar from Bangalore, India and has been practicing Bharatanatyam for over two decades. She has successfully completed the Vidwath Poorva and Vidwath Antima (advanced scholar level) dance exams conducted by the Karnataka State Secondary Education Board in Bangalore, earning the title ‘Vidushi’. She completed her ‘Arangetram' in 2007 and since then, as a solo artist, she has ventured to perform globally and has received many accolades for her performances. She is a scholarship recipient from the Karnataka Sangetha Nritya Academy and has been felicitated by the Bangalore Fine Arts Appreciation club for her contribution to the field of dance. Nithya was also selected as a graded artist for television by Doordarshan Chandana in 2014. Nithya is a Research Fellow with the Aseemkala Initiative for the 2022-23 academic year. Nithya is also a dentist by trade and is currently pursuing her doctorate studies at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine. More information about her previous performances can be found here

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