Shashank’s main style is Carnatic Classical but he also incorporates patterns of improvisation from Hindustani music and uses a range of flutes to cover octaves that are not supported by the traditional Carnatic Flute. Shashank is known for his intricate and intense raag renditions.
MoreRakesh Chaurasia stormed on to the Indian music scene as a child prodigy under the guidance of his uncle, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. The most accomplished of his disciples, Rakesh shows all the promise to carry the Chaurasia legacy to brilliant new heights. Rakesh is renowned for his ability to play the bansuri (bamboo flute) in live performances all over the world.
MoreLeela Samson joins the Dance India faculty once more as the Bharatnatyam Advanced tutor! Here are a couple of links to videos of her performing here.
MoreDid you know that Samyo launched their first CD in 2010? Well, they did! Look out for more exciting news…
MoreWe’re delighted to welcome Prashant Shah back to Dance India this year. He’ll be teaching the Intermediate Kathak class and we can’t wait to see him dance at Indika! Check out his new website
MoreWe’re delighted to announce the return of Kuchipudi to the Dance India syllabus!
MoreWe LOVE Bhangra and this year we are overjoyed to welcome this fabulous folk dance to Dance India! This is the first time a folk dance style has come to Dance India and we hope you’ll agree it’s a brilliant idea – we just love dance in all its forms – so get your Dhol and prepare to party!
MoreAlchemy Festival explores the rich contrasts and connections between the UK, India and South Asian culture. This performance is a…
More"It is with great pleasure that I have watched the whole idea of presenting Indian Classical Music through a symphony,…
MoreA brilliant week of training, composition & performance
MoreThis was a most memorable week in my life. We lived through the spirit of dance every moment that we were here…
MorePadmashri Leela Samson received the impulses for her growth as a dancer from Kalakshetra, the College of Fine Arts in Chennai, Tamil- Nadu. She adheres to the mould of the Kalakshetra technique yet has grown out of its binding, believing as she does that adherence to any school is a point of reference only.
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