COURSE DESCRIPTION
Dance Foundations introduces students to the beauty, discipline, and joy of Indian classical dance. Students will build a strong foundation in adavus, posture, araimandi, rhythm, coordination, expression, and stage presence while developing confidence and body awareness. Classes will be structured based on enrollment and student level, with room for beginner to intermediate students to grow at an appropriate pace.
Level:
Beginner to Intermediate
Ages:
Ages 5+
CLASS TIMINGS
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North location: Tuesday class
South location: Thursday evening class
Online classes also availableContact the school for exact timings
FEES STRUCTURE
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Group class: $400/Term or $110/Month
Private: $1280/Term or $330/Month
Semi-private $880/Term or $230/Month
No prior dance experience is required. Students are expected to attend regularly and stay committed to consistent practice and class participation.
What to Bring to Class:
Students should bring a water bottle, notebook, and pencil. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows movement, preferably churidar or salwar. Students will dance barefoot, and hair should be tied back.
PREETHA NARAYANAN
Dance Instructor
Preetha Narayanan is a Bharatanatyam dancer, instructor, performer, and yoga teacher based in Austin, Texas. She trained in Bharatanatyam under Smt. Sowmya Kumaran at Nrithya Sangeeth and completed her Arangetram in 2013. What began as a childhood love for dance grew into years of teaching, performing, mentoring students, and helping bring productions to life. Over the years, Preetha has supported students as a substitute instructor and assistant manager, guiding them through foundational technique, choreography, rehearsals, performances, and stage preparation. She has also served as Dance Program Manager at Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts, where she supported dance and yoga programming for children, teens, and adults.
At Samspra Academy, all registered students will have the opportunity to showcase their skills at least twice a year, during the Winter Performance and Annual Performance Day.
Additionally, students can participate in optional seasonal performances through the Samspra community outreach programs at various events and festivals. To take part in these outreach opportunities, students should inform their class teacher in advance.