Focus Classes

5:00-6:30: Foundations I

6:30-8:00: Foundations II & III

7:30-9:00: Advanced*

*Richmond Sai Temple only

Small groups with focused attention on individual growth in terms of technique and choreography. These are progressive classes.

Location Options

Richmond Sai Temple

Address: 340 Three Chopt Rd, Manakin-Sabot, VA, 23103

Classes on Wednesdays

Hanover (New!)

Address to be finalized

Classes on Thursdays

Chesterfield (New!)

Address to be finalized; Virtual also offered

Classes on Fridays

Community Classes

2:00-4:00: Steps and Jathis

4:00-6:00: Items

Focus on building stamina and technique perfection as well as building camaraderie across the studio spanning ages and experience levels. All students signed up for focus classes or season-long 1:1 classes are included in community classes

Richmond Sai Temple & Virtual on Sundays

Drop-ins welcome - $30/class.

Steps and jathis open to all experience levels.

There are pre-reqs for Items community classes.

SAMPADA

5:00-6:00: SAMPADA Level 1

6:00-7:00: SAMPADA Level 2

7:00-8:00: SAMPADA Level 3

Preparation for the SAMPADA certificate exam for Kuchipudi.

Virtual on Mondays

Students must also be registered for the corresponding SAMPADA exam for the same academic year.

There are pre-reqs for SAMPADA; students must also be registered for a focus class.

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