Located in the Washington, D.C. area, Nritya Niketan was founded by Dr. Janaki Rangarajan in order to promote Bharatanatyam (a South Indian classical dance form) and Carnatic music in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Janaki was recently awarded the title of "Singar Mani" from the prestigious Sur Singar Samsad.
Janaki received her dance training from the world renowned Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam.
Classes are held in Alexandria, Virginia.
The next new session for children/teens starts on Sunday, September 12, 2010 (11AM-12PM). Minimum enrollment is required for the class to commence. Please contact us for more information.
For adults interested in regular lessons, please contact us for more information.
The policy at Nritya Niketan is to hold a meeting with prospective students before enrolling them for a class. During the meeting, we will discuss our curriculum and our expectations from our students. After the meeting, if the student wishes to enroll in the class, we will make the necessary arrangements.
In conjunction with Kuchipudi Dance Academy, we offer a monthly dance theory class in
Gaithersburg, Maryland from 7:30-9PM on Fridays for students of Indian
classical dance styles (such as Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi). The class is open to students of other dance schools in the Maryland, Virginia and DC area. Please contact us for more details.
The next new session starts on Sunday, September 12, 2010 (6PM-7PM). Minimum enrollment is required for the class to commence. Please contact us for more information.
This class in now ONLINE. Class is held every Thursday from 7-8PM via Skype. Please contact us for more details. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us know.
Janaki is available for performances and lecture-demonstrations. Please contact us for more information.
Janaki is available to choreograph Bharatanatyam dance pieces for advanced students/performers/teachers. Please contact us for more information.
Address:
6244 Shackelford Terrace Alexandria, Virginia 22312
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