Learn Kathak and Semi-Classical Dance with Tanvi

From 17 £ /h

Experience the grace of Kathak and the expressive beauty of Semi-Classical Bollywood dance in my 45 to 60-minute live webcam sessions. These classes are designed for dancers of all levels—whether you're just beginning or want to deepen your practice. We’ll start with Kathak basics such as posture, tatkaar (footwork), hastak (hand gestures), and chakkars (spins), gradually moving into advanced elements like layakari (rhythmic play), abhinaya (expression), and complex compositions. Each session balances technique with creativity, nurturing both form and feeling.

Alongside classical training, you’ll learn semi-classical dance choreographies on popular Bollywood songs, combining traditional Kathak elements with modern style. With over 15 years of Kathak training and professional expertise in folk, ballet, and contemporary dance, I bring versatility to every class. As a dance educator for over 5 years, I ensure my teaching is student-friendly, structured, and expressive. Whether you're dancing for passion or performance, these classes will help you grow with confidence and grace.

Location

Online from India

About Me

✨ I am a trained Kathak dancer with over 15 years of experience, passionate about preserving tradition while embracing creativity.
✨ My dance journey includes training in folk, ballet, and contemporary, making me a versatile performer and choreographer.
✨ I have over 5 years of experience as a dance educator in schools, and I also specialize in online teaching, having conducted multiple virtual classes for students of all levels.
✨ I teach Kathak from basics to advanced, along with semi-classical Bollywood choreographies that blend tradition with cinematic flair.
✨ My classes are thoughtfully designed to be engaging, student-friendly, and expressive, helping each learner grow in confidence, rhythm, and grace, from the comfort of their home.

Education

I have completed my Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.), which provided me with a strong academic foundation to complement my practical dance training. With over 15 years of experience in Kathak, I have also trained in folk, contemporary, and ballet, making me a well-rounded and versatile artist. In addition to my performance background, I am a certified IB (International Baccalaureate) dance educator, currently teaching dance as part of the IB curriculum in schools. My role includes designing inquiry-based, creative lesson plans that align with IB learning objectives while nurturing artistic growth in students. Over the past 5 years, I’ve taught both in-person and online dance classes, engaging with learners of various age groups and skill levels. My education and training enable me to offer a balance of classical discipline, modern creativity, and academic insight, helping each student connect deeply with dance as an expressive art form.

Experience / Qualifications

15+ years of Kathak training and performance experience
5+ years of teaching experience as a dance educator in schools
Experience in conducting online dance classes for students across age groups

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Dance

Bollywood dance

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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Tiffany

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Are you seeking for a creative and uplifting way to consciously reconnect with yourself ? Transcendental Embodiment is a dance practice that will guide you to embrace your emotions and help you to reach your true authentic self. Through meditative dances, guided imageries, and energy healing modalities.

I am here to support and guide you in your process of discovering your inner power through:
- energy alignment, guided meditation, breathing exercises
- self-expression & subjective experience through dance
- expanding your heart space, emotional awareness, and healing in movement and dance
- release of stress, judgment, and trapped emotions
- grounding, self-care, resilience
- and more...

The sessions are tailored to the specific needs and capabilities of each individual.

*Dance can be a practice of introspection, transformation, and transcendence of one’s subjective experiences into a worldwide journey.

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As a professional dancer, teacher, and performance maker I am introspectively processing each working day in consciousness, listening to my upcoming emotions, triggers, or anxiety when it comes to be physically and mentally performative in a team, or as a freelance artist.
Instead of suppressing these emotions and creating energetical and mental blockages (that can end up into somatic pains or burn-out): we should pay more attention to these inner warning messages and strengthen our emotional intelligence to be able to cope with the infinitesimal external stimulus and daily-stress of our very fast lives.
It can be challenging to sense with clarity what is the origin of some feelings of frustration, unsatisfaction, discomfort, or grief, and it can be intimidating or discouraging to walk alone on that path.

This class helps you to commit to your better-being, presence to oneself countering wellness procrastination.
* What do you need to feel lighter, brighter, or happier in your everyday life? *
* What is your self-achievement potentiality? *

- For who? : For anyone who enjoys movement and dance, and desires a better connection and understanding with their moving bodies. / One-to-one or group sessions.
- Where? : Online via SKYPE or at the student's location.

Values: Integrity, Transparency, Respect, Cooperation

* About TE :
Transcendental Embodiment (TE) is the result of three years of research and development. Merging from a movement philosophy research entitled Behind & Beyond, to its phenomenological understanding. The metaphysical unity of the tangible and intangible bodies expounds on the undeniable relationships between those in the physical realm. The tangible body (the material vehicle), the intangibles bodies (psychological, emotional, energetical, and spiritual). As a dance healing practice, guiding the practitioner to conscious corporeality, and subjective emotional understanding, this methodology can also be a useful tool to improve artistry and technical skills on a deeper level, widening mindful creativity, awareness, empathy, and sensitivity.

(TE) movement and dance methodology combines a meditative approach in stillness and through movement, awakening the mind, spreading the awareness into different body parts; putting a specific emphasis on improvisation skills, and musicality, following energy impulses and intuitive movement and increasing the flow of energy. Inviting the practitioners to practice resilience, non-self definition, non-judgment, self-care and self-love, integrity, and acceptance to overcome technical, physical, and mental limits holding the practitioner from his self-achievement potentiality. This approach builds itself crescendo on subjective movement reflexivity and introspective journey through the following process:

Feel free to contact me for any inquiries.

Tiffany

Linda

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Classes, choreography and staging! in person or virtually

Are you going home and want to do something special? Let's do it together, whether it's a dance, a performance, or whatever you want—alone, with your partner, family, bridesmaids, or whoever you want. There are two options: I'll teach you how to dance the genre you're going to dance plus the choreography, or I'll just teach you the choreography. It's up to you.

The cost of creating choreographies depends on their duration (in addition to the cost of the class and/or rehearsal).

All ages and levels, don't wait any longer!

Nata

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💃In our Bollywood Indian dance classes, we learn basic movements and beautiful choreographies to famous Indian film songs, blending various dance traditions: retro, jazz, traditional dance, classical Bollywood, Kathak, and more. We also develop the body for this dance.

We also use various accessories, such as scarves, candles, and more.

Want to become a true Bollywood dance star? Contact me, and we'll make it happen together!

Natasha

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I am a professional performer with training in Chechetti as well as Imperial Ballet(ISTD). I have been teaching for over 10 years, with over 5 years of professional experience in Performing Arts Industry. Ballet can be used as a great tool to understand the basic elements of dance, while creating a strong foundation for all other styles of dance. As challenging as it may be on the body, ballet can one of the most rewarding art forms of dance.

I can offer Syllabus classes(Examinable), as well as open classes, with a more flexible structure. Classes are all on a private Lesson basis(one on one)

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Carla

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📌It doesn't always take two for things to work...
To begin to connect, assimilate and experiment with new KNOWLEDGE, the most IMPORTANT thing is the body, the attitude, perseverance and a great pinch of confidence!
I always like to approach the codes of different dance disciplines, based on structures that work on the physical, rhythmic, and creative aspects.
There is an idea that Tango is difficult to learn, and of course if we approach it with that label, it will be that way. Starting from the main concept of tango, WALKING, something that we all do most of the time, dancing tTANGO is within everyone's reach.🤗
Another very important point is the way to assimilate and understand it 😉😅
❤️‍🔥What will the classes be like, you ask?
I'll tell you a little bit, we are going to develop the structure in the work of weight changes, the step, projection of the walk, the pivot, understanding the kinesphere individually and as a couple translated into the hug, the turns and the spiral torso to understand the momentum in various exercises, the eights so famous in tango, the basic step and universal exit, walks with the concept of lanes and much more from various sequences that familiarize you with the technical needs to be able to perform the steps without leaving aside the dynamics, pulse, accent and compas of the tango. Everything will be raised in the background in a more organic way. It's not just about learning individual steps, and then...what do we do 🧐? It is not the form that should take the leading role, but the way in which you express that form.
We will also let your creative and playful side be part of the process, through a tool that I consider very valuable, which is improvisation 👌 since it allows you to find your own style and recognize your strengths and weaknesses to continue growing in your passion for dance.
With all these tools, entering the world of more complex sequences and why not, creating your own, will be one more step and not an impossible challenge to achieve.🤩
Don't forget that the steps that are known today and a large part of the sequences emerged from a restless and creative mind, which explored synonymous with IMPROVISE❗️
Let's go through the process together and hold each other in a hug.

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BELOW VERSION FRANÇAISE

One goal: learn while having fun!
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● All levels ● All ages ● Flexibility in relation to your musical tastes

Are you preparing for your wedding and want to impress your guests with an original and elegant wedding dance? I offer dance lessons for your prom opening / first dance.

Whether you are a beginner or already have dance experience, we will work together to create a personalized choreography that will perfectly match your tastes and level. I will guide you step by step so that you are comfortable on stage and so that you can fully enjoy this magical moment.

Methodology
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I teach choreography in a fun way. Together, we create a story that reflects your couple, your love and your union.

The first lessons, we start by learning the basic steps of the dance style chosen by you. Then we learn different figures to create your own story in music!

Choreographies already performed
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● bossa nova ● blues ● commercial ● fox trott ● funk ● jazz ● salsa ● soul

my promises
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● Punctuality and reliability
● The course can overflow in time (about 10 min) for free if necessary
● Assiduous preparation before class
● My good humor and my patience always there

FAQs
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● What song/music for a first dance? It all depends on your musical tastes! The important thing is that the music speaks to you and corresponds to both of you.
● Which dance to choose for the wedding opening? You can opt for a traditional dance / ballroom dance (waltz, slow, saslsa) or a more modern / rhythmic dance (funk, hip-hop, etc.).
● Do I need dancing shoes? No, this is not necessary. I recommend that you come with comfortable shoes.
● What should I wear? I advise you to come with light clothes in which you are comfortable.
● Other questions? Do not hesitate to contact me!

About me
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Dancing has always been part of my life. During my childhood, I took classical and jazz lessons. Later, I joined a group of Funk (Hip Hop/RnB) with which I presented several choreographies and shows.

In 2010, I discovered zumba and salsa. Since then, I have a passion for salsa and Cuban music. Since 2017, I have been part of a dance school where I pass on my passion to a group of people of all ages, dancers or not at heart.

Me in a few words...
-Passionate about foreign languages and their grammars.
- Lover of nature and especially animals
-Sports: dancing, running, cycling, hiking
-Adventurous and a passion for learning new cultures. My dream: to go around the world!

Curriculum vitae
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● 1994-1998: Classical and Jazz at the "Cathy Pauwels" school - Wezembeek-Oppem
● 1998-2001: EuropaGym - gymnastics and competitions on music
● 2002-2008: Funk, Hip Hop, RnB at the Anime school
● 2008-2014: Zumba - European Fitness
● 2010 - today: Cuban Salsa
● 2017: Salsa workshop in Cuba with Luanda & Domingo Pau at the Musical Academy of Havana
● 2017 - today: Danza Mania dance school
● 2017 - today: courses with world renowned teachers: Yusmi Moya Rodriguez, Arelys Savon, Leonardo Moya, Diana Rodriguez, Alfredo Garcia, Reynaldo Salazar, etc...

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WEDDING DANCE
Make your first dance as husband and wife unforgettable! Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate dancer, we'll work together to create a unique and personalized dance routine that perfectly captures your love story. In just a few sessions, you will gain confidence and grace to make your wedding reception a night to remember!

Methodology
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● All levels ● All ages ● Flexibility in relation to your musical tastes

One goal: learn while having fun!
I teach choreographies in a fun way. Together, we create a story reflecting your couple, your love and your union.
The first classes, we start by learning the basic steps of the dance style you thing. Afterwards, we learn different figures to create your own story in music!

Choreography dance styles already realized
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● bossa nova ● blues ● commercial ● fox trott ● funk ● jazz ● salsa ● soul

My promises:
● Punctuality and reliability
● Assiduous preparation before class
● My good humor and my patience

CV
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● 1994-1998: Classic and Jazz - "Cathy Pauwels" school
● 1998-2001: EuropaGym - artistic gymnastics
● 2002-2008: Funk, Hip Hop, R&B
● 2008-2014: Zumba - European Fitness
● 2010 - present: Cuban Salsa
● 2017: Dance classes in Cuba with Luanda & Domingo Pau - Habana Academy
● 2017 - present: Teacher at Danza Mania School
● 2017 - present: Classes with international teachers: Yusmi Moya Rodriguez, Arelys Savon, Leonardo Moya, Diana Rodriguez, Alfredo Garcia, Reynaldo Salazar, etc...

FAQs
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● What song/music for a first dance? It all depends on your musical tastes! The important thing is that the music speaks to you both.
● Which dance to choose for the wedding opening? You can opt for a traditional dance / ballroom dance (waltz, slow, saslsa) or a more modern / rhythmic dance (funk, hip-hop, etc.).
● Do I need dancing shoes? No, this is not necessary. I recommend that you come with comfortable shoes.
● What should I wear? I advise you to come with light clothes in which you are comfortable.
● Other issues? Do not hesitate to contact me!

Elena

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In addition to ballet classes and stretching, I also provide audition preparation and competition training variations.
My ballet class is typically divided into two parts: Barre and Center, which include adagio, pirouettes, and jumps. We can reserve time for pointe technique upon request as well. During classes, attention is given not only to the technical aspects of the combinations provided but also to their musicality and the logic of movements. Detailed analysis is also provided on which muscles should be engaged in each movement and what sensations the student should experience when executing the steps correctly.
It would be great if you could share a video of your class or variation performance before our first class. This will allow me to assess your level and make our lesson as productive as possible.

My schedule is flexible, so the table below may not include all possible hours for our class. Write to me and indicate your preferences. I will answer you as soon as possible!

Very soon you will see the summer offer. Believe me, it will be wonderful!
Save my page or write me a short message - "Summer Ballet Classes". You will be the first to receive information and priority for booking summer classes.

Bahar

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My classes are open to curious beginners, seasoned movers, and everyone in between. You'll learn to move with intention, care, and joy — at your own pace, with personal attention and a spirit of exploration.

You can choose to focus on ballet, yoga, or a balanced mix of both. We can also work toward specific goals such as posture improvement, flexibility, or choreography development. Private and small group sessions available.

Disha

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You will learn authentic classical Bharatanatyam, along with improvised versions.
Theory and practical exposure will be included.
You will learn everything from scratch. Beginner, intermediate and advance levels of classes will be available.

Abigail

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tart your dance journey with the vibrant moves of Nigerian traditional dances and the trendy beats of Amapiano! These beginner-level classes are perfect for anyone who wants to learn from scratch in a fun and supportive environment.
You will:

Learn the basics of Nigerian cultural dances (Yoruba, Igbo, and more)
Explore Amapiano steps and grooves at an easy pace
Improve rhythm, coordination, and confidence
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with step-by-step guidance

No prior experience needed, just bring your energy and curiosity! These classes are all about fun, culture, and movement.

Lana

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I guide you on your yoga and movement journey with gentleness, attention, and authenticity. In my classes, I create a safe, judgment-free space where nothing is required and everything can flow.

My approach helps you get to know your body better, release tension, and develop an autonomous yoga and movement practice — on and off the mat.

I've been teaching for five years and practicing yoga and intuitive movement for over ten. My classes are designed to enhance balance, peace, and inner connection.

🌿 What to expect

Elements: Intuitive movement · Asana · Pranayama · Meditation · Mantra · Philosophy

✨ Come slow down, breathe and come home to yourself.
Book a class and discover what yoga and intuitive movement can do for you.

Harini

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As a Bollywood Dance Coach/Instructor, I will help you to master the moves on any bollywood song which will be categorized under eras like : Retro, 90s, Millenia and Gen Z.

The steps would be age appropriate. No experience needed. Will teach in a way which would be easy to follow and execute.

I have run various workshops for kids and have helped to choreograph the songs for corporate shows, weddings and community events and showcases.

Christiane

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The Hoop is a wonderful fitness and dance tool and easy to fall in love with! Moving with it can improve your fitness and strengh, your creative expression, your self esteem and dance skills.

Depending on your personal goals, my live online classes focus on dance or fitness movements. This way or the other, I will create a fun and structured practice for you. The class is suitable for beginners and intermediate students, with advanced options for experienced hoopers, including multihoop variations.

Each session follows a clear structure so you can feel guided, safe and progressively challenged:

1. Warm-Up
Gentle full-body warm-up to mobilize joints, activate the core and prepare the body for hoop movement. We focus on coordination, balance and flow.

2. Technique & Skill Development
Step-by-step hoop technique, starting from foundational movements and gradually building complexity.
Advanced students receive layered variations and optional multihoop techniques, while beginners work on solid basics.

3. Choreography & Flow
We combine learned techniques into a short choreographic sequence. The focus is on fluid transitions, musicality and personal expression rather than perfection.

4. Cool Down & Integration
A calm cool-down with stretching and breath awareness to release tension and integrate the practice.

Elishia

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My approach to coaching is highly personalised and results-driven. Every student moves, learns, and expresses themselves differently, so I never teach from a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, each session is carefully tailored to your goals, body, experience level, and confidence needs.

I am a West End performer and professional model with extensive experience in both performance and coaching.

My professional credits include:
Original Cast of The Devil Wears Prada and Pretty Woman The Musical
Performances at the BRIT Awards
Work with artists including Stormzy, RAYE, Burna Boy, and Little Simz
Runway and modelling work for Vogue Magazine, L’Oréal, London Fashion Week, and Africa Fashion Week

This real-world industry experience allows me to coach with authenticity, insight, and current professional standards.

Great for:
- Beginners discovering their foundations
- Intermediate/Advanced preparing for castings or auditions.
- Refining performance quality
- Performers seeking greater stage presence and confidence
- Anyone wanting private, focused guidance
- Those who prefer a safe, supportive, 1:1 space
- All ages, All genders, all identities, all bodies welcome

Sandra

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Bellydance is a beautiful art that is full of femininity. It combines beautiful lines and body strength.

Methods:
- deep understanding of the different styles of oriental dance and the mechanics of movement.
- studying with enjoyment
- preparation for competitions is also possible

I know how to grow online and enjoy dancing. Confident in my ability to inspire students to reach new heights in dance. Doing degree in Psychology helps me to support and understand students.
My life and working principle: nothing is impossible✨