Kathak

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From Basics to Mastery

Our Kathak classes focus on the Lucknow style, known for its physicality, body control, endurance, and complex footwork. You’ll combine classical technique with improvisation exercises.

Designed for children who naturally love to move, this course introduces the basics of Kathak in a fun, playful way. Children will engage in movement exercises that improve posture, coordination, and social skills while enjoying a structured yet playful learning environment.

Kathak for Adolescents: This course caters to adolescents with the capacity for more complex choreography and sequences. Participants will learn foundational Kathak techniques and explore the classical repertoire of the Lucknow, combining classical exercises, improvisation, and choreography.

Kathak for Adults – Beginners: Kathak is accessible to adults of all ages and fitness levels. This course introduces dance as a way to explore physical and emotional well-being. Beginners, regardless of prior experience, will learn the basics of Kathak while improving balance, self-awareness, and overall health.

Kathak for Adults – Intermediate Level: For those with at least two years of Kathak experience, this course deepens technical, musical, and theoretical knowledge. Participants will refine their skills, learn advanced sequences and choreographies, and expand their understanding of Kathak’s philosophy, mythology, and music.

Ioanna Srinivasan

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    Ioanna Srinivasan 

    A Versatile Dancer and Choreographer

    Ioanna Srinivasan is an internationally recognized dancer and choreographer dedicated to the classical North Indian dance form Kathak. With her extensive training and decades of stage experience, she seamlessly blends precise technique with storytelling depth and elegance. Her interpretations capture both the rhythmic complexity and emotional depth of this art form.

    Comprehensive Training and Artistic Development

    Ioanna began her Kathak training in early childhood and later deepened her studies under Pandit Vijai Shankar in Kolkata and Padma Vibhushan Birju Maharaj in New Delhi, India. She completed her Kathak diploma with distinction (Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh). In addition to classical Kathak, she further developed her artistry in Contemporary Kathak Dance, working across disciplines with Flamenco, Contemporary Dance, and Dance Theater.

    International Stage Presence and Teaching Career

    For over 30 years, Ioanna has been active as both a performer and a teacher. She has performed as a soloist at numerous international festivals, including the Binda Din Kathak Festival (India), Theater der Welt (Germany), and Lunalia Festival in Mechelen (Belgium), and has presented Kathak in radio and television broadcasts. Critics praise her elegant stage presence, exceptional rhythmic mastery, and nuanced expression.

    Alongside her performances, Ioanna conducts workshops worldwide and teaches Kathak with great dedication. Her extensive experience in both performance and teaching allows her to make Kathak accessible to a wide range of audiences, helping them engage with and appreciate this rich and expressive art form.

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    Languages

    German, English