Years of experience
Antara began studying Kathak at the age of 5 and has specialized in the Lucknow Gharana, School of Kathak. In addition to founding the Academy, she has taught dance at Cornish College of Arts, Kent State University, and the University of Akron.
Authentic techniques
With the belief that learning classical Indian Dance is a lifelong pursuit, Antara is devoted to perfection. Her innovative choreography has joined Kathak to seemingly unrelated dance forms such as tap, flamenco, and ballet.
Student oriented lessons
Students receive training from the age of five and progress through upper levels as they develop their skill levels.
Certification courses
The academy is accredited to ISTD (www.istd.org). As students graduate, they are recognized with certification of accomplishment.
Showcase opportunities
Every other year, the school organizes a recital where there is opportunity to collaborate with world class professional musicians, dancers, and instructors. Also there are opportunities of performing in numerous community events throughout the year.
Flexible classes
Anga Kala Kathak Academy has five branches in Seattle, Washington; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Columbus, Copley, and Cleveland, Ohio
Antara Datta
“Dancing is my passion” says the founder of Anga Kala Kathak Academy. Dance is not merely a physical activity but it enriches her soul. She is a Kathak veteran and has performed in various shows, events and programs for many years. Her goal is to carry on her Guru’s tradition and nurture an interest in the beautiful North-Indian classical dance form of Kathak among kids and adults all around.
Choose the right
class for you
We provide 3 types of classes to suit enthusiasts according to their level of footwork and movement expertise as time progresses.
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We are parents from Pittsburgh class. Friend of us really appreciated about Antaraji’s dedication and commitment about teaching kathak. Inspired about her travels to Pittsburgh area to teach students is really inexplicable in words, I feel students are lucky to have her. We look forward to her growth and success. Thanks to anga kala kathak academy and teacher Antara.
Gayathri Hebbar
My daughter Ioli has been learning Kathak from Antara di and Charu from last 6 years. Thanks to her Guru’s dedication and inspiration, she loves Kathak. We feel really fortunate to be part of Anga Kala Academy. Our sincere thanks to Anga Kala Academy for providing the students an opportunity to learn and experience our rich heritage through Kathak.
Parent of Ioli Shrivastava, Seattle
My daughter has been taking classes with Antara for 5 years now. Antara is one of the most dedicated , talented and truly inspiring teachers I have come across. From perfecting the techniques of the students, to correcting their abinayas, to supporting them when they fail she is the perfect combination of teacher and mother. Always encouraging them but never accepting anything but their best, practice , practice, practice is her motto which instills in the girls a sense of purpose, commitment and discipline. By giving them new venues to perform, composing new pieces or encouraging them to take the standard exams, she constantly looks to expand the horizon for the school and her students. We are so fortunate and blessed to have Antara as our daughter’ teacher and guide.
Kalpana Raghunathan
Anga Kala Kathak Academy is affiliated to ISTD (Imperial Society for Teachers of Dance)
Students from Anga Kala Kathak Academy can get a formal diploma in Kathak.