Dipti’s Dance Academy

Our Academy emphases on formal training in Indian Classical dance Bharatnatyam and provides sessions on Folk and Bollywood styles. We also offer choreography for wedding sangeet and other events.

ABOUT US

After successfully teaching numerous students and choreographing multiple events in Mumbai, India for over 20 years, Dipti started her own dance academy in Canada to preserve and promote Indian traditional dances. In our academy, we believe in learning with fun. We make sure that students enjoy the process of learning dance and occasionally indulge in performance-based games and activities to keep students motivated and happy. We focus on teaching Bharatnatyam according to a curriculum based syllabus and prepare students to appear for examinations for Diploma in Dance (Bharatnatyam). What makes our class unique is the opportunity of learning other styles of dances (in Hindi/English/Folk) along with Bharatnatyam. Separately, the academy has been active in choreographing for various dance events and conducts dance workshops for kids. Dance classes and fitness workshops for adults are also offered.

DANCE STYLES

Folk dances of India: There are numerous folk dances in different states of India. Some of the most common and celebrated folk dances are Bhangra and Gidda from Punjab, Garba and Dandiya raas from Gujrat, Koli and Lavani from Maharashtra, Bihu from Assam, Ghoomer and Kalbeliya from Rajasthan and many more.

Bollywood: One of the most loved and practised dance styles across the world is the Bollywood dance style mostly comprising of hindi songs. The vibrancy of the music, beauty of its lyrics and the catchy beats makes this dance style interesting and easy to learn.

Bharatnatyam: A popular Indian classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu, India. Bha meaning emotion (Bhava), Ra meaning music (Raaga) , Ta meaning rhythm (Taal) and Natyam meaning dance. Bharatanatyam is the dance that encompasses music, rhythm and expression.

ABOUT TEACHER

Ms. Dipti Abhyankar


Founder and Director of Dipti’s Dance Academy.

DIPTI'S GURUS

Mrs. Margreat Malini Sam
Founder & Director of Traditional Folk Dance of India.
Mr. Prashant Bhafalekar
Folk dance exponent With a rich experience of 26 years in teaching
Mr. Gururaj Korgaonkar
Founder of Guru’s Dance Academy.
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CONTACT US

Address
Dipti’s Dance Academy
7 Barbara Place,
St. Catharines, ON L2N 6H9,
Canada.
Phone
437-237-2812
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The academy offers regular Bharatnatyam classes, are twice a week, online and in-person. Other dance sessions are conducted as per inquiries and requirements.