Semi-Classical dance classes London
What we offer
Our Semi-Classical three-week course offers the opportunity to spend three weeks on a set piece of choreography. You will learn the hand gestures, placements, posture and expressions to bring a song to life. Across three weeks, you will complete two short choreographies, review technique, and gradually build the piece, adding all the elements required to make your performance skills sparkle.
This three-part offering will expand your knowledge of Classical Indian dance and widen your repetoire of expressive Bollywood dance.
Each session will cover foundation footwork, hand movements and also develop your technical ability.
Please note: previous Classical Indian dance training is not essential. The next dates and information is as below:
- Next dates: 18th and 25th September
- Day: Friday
- Time: 8-9.30pm
- Location: Danceworks, Mayfair
- Duration: 2 x 90 minute sessions
- Capacity: 15 participants
- Cost: £45 for 2 weeks
- Please note: we do not offer this class as a pay-as you go option. This class is not available online.
Your Instructor: Kalpita Kachroo
Kalpita is a professional choreographer, instructor and performer from Delhi who has recently relocated to London. Whilst her specialism is Kathak, she has also been trained in a variety of Indian and non-Indian dance styles.
A former Finalist on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ and Semi-Finalist on ‘Dance Deewane 2’, Kalpita has danced for a whole host of Celebrities, including Madhuri Dixit & the A.R. Rahman World Tour.
Her unique blend of Semi-Classical is rooted in her Kathak training, however her vast experience as a contemporary dancer and performer allow her to seemlessly incorporate Bollywood Cinematic dance into her choreographies.
Kalpita regularly teaches in both London and Delhi, allowing her to bring the best of both world’s together. Her aim is to retain the authenticity of Semi-Classical Indian Dance whilst opening out this style to Bollywood fans, regardless of their dance or classical dance background.
We hope that this class is a home for those new to Classical dance, but also a home for those who are reconnecting with Classical dance after a short or long break! We can’t wait to welcome you.
What to expect
The style: Kalpita’s approach to Semi-Classical choreography is to lead with the musicality of the song. Her extensive training in Kathak & Contemporary styles allow her to seamlessly blend modern dance with traditional. Fall in love with this style of dance; immerse yourself in the lyrics and allow yourself to create your own movement flow that connects your mind & body. Previous knowledge of Classical dance or the language are not a requirement. All abilities are welcome.
Expand your knowledge: Unlike a traditional Kathak course, Kalpita’s training will have a ‘spotlight’ focus on a handful of elements within the style. Alongside this, you’ll receive general class feedback every week to enhance your expressions, help memorise movements, and improve your overall movement quality.
Dancers can expect choreography aimed at a general level, with a few intermediate sections to challenge. Beginners are encouraged to join this course, and also to take their own videos at the end of each class to practice between sessions. We also send out supporting videos as a company to enhance your training at home.
Class is in session: Our monthly courses run throughout the year. We have limited spots available on each cycle and once sold out, we do not have a waitlist. We encourage prompt booking to avoid disapointment!
You don’t need to have previous classical training or knowledge. Love dance, love Bollywood? Come along and flow with us.
Looking for a different dance style? See our full CLASS TIMETABLE here.