Our Approach
Holistic Experience
To learn better, students watch.
To dance better, students practice.
To understand better, students teach.
The pursuit of technical perfection is grounded by theoretical understanding, and Indian cultural tradition.
Individual Attention
Our classes are open to students of all ages and experience levels.
We know every person learns differently. We adapt our teaching style to hone each student based on their experience, strengths, and weaknesses.
Small class sizes allow us to do so.
Familial Bonds
The class is based on mutual respect and encouragement, as well as intermingling between students of all ages and experience levels.
Everyone has something to learn from others, and we all gain when we support each other.
OUR PROGRAMS
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Focused progressive classes paired with weekly community classes designed to build stamina and community.
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Summer program trains students in Kuchipudi dance and gives them an opportunity to experience immersion in dance. Summer sessions are finished off with a showcase performance.
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As an institution affiliated with the SAMPADA program, we prepare students for both the practical and theoretical portion of the SAMPADA Certificate exams.
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Motivated and talent students are honed to perform in professional and community events. SSDA Company Dancers have toured in India, presented at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana, and performed widely in the Richmond area as well as in the DC Metro area.
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Whether students are preparing for solo performances, rangapravesams, continuing advanced training, or looking to delve into a specific topic, we work with them on a 1:1 basis to help them hone their individual voice as dancers.