ARPAN is a performing arts organization that is dedicated to the promotion of Folk and Classical traditions of India. This includes dance, music, folklore, traditions and values. It strives to bring together like minded artistes who value the traditions p
For 19 years we have been students of Guru Urmila Nagar of the Jaipur Gharana of North Indian Classical Kathak Dance. Open to all to join, traditional costumes and live music accompaniment.
Smitha Vijayan, a Mohiniyattam performer from Kerala, India, trained extensively in the traditionalist style of Mohiniyattam, characterized by gentle footwork and swaying movements reminiscent of the paddy fields of Kerala, the land of Mohiniyattam. Smith
“Nupur Dancing Superstars” is a Bollywood & Indian Folk Dance School for all age groups and is located in Bothell, WA. We have already made a wave with numerous super-duper stage performances at various events in Seattle.
The students performing today have all been learning Bharathanatyam dance for over 3years from Sangeetha Ramanathan. They have performed in places including Anandamela Festival, Isckon Temple etc.
Mrs. Lalitagauri Makarand Agashe has been receiving an advanced training in Tanjavur Style of Bharatanatyam from renowned guru Acharya Parvatikumar. Guru Parvatikumar has been true inspiration for her. Lalitagauri also had a privilege of learning from the
Urvasi Dance Ensemble was formed in the Pacific Northwest to preserve the Odissi style of classical dance as performed by the female temple dancers in Puri Jagannatha Temple as well as the tradition of Guru Pankaj Charan Das
She has performed with a friend earlier in Northwest folk Festival. In 2012. She loves Indian dancing and performs in other community groups.The family is from Rajasthan state in Indian, who have their own unique folk dances and songs.
