INDIAN SEMI-CLASSICAL
WED · STUDIO AAKASH · SWAPNIL
Where Kathak grammar meets the storytelling of Bollywood. A class built on detail — posture, mudras, eye expression, and the craft that makes every movement precise.
What is Indian Semi-Classical?
Semi-classical dance sits between two worlds — the discipline and grammar of classical Indian dance (rooted in Kathak), and the storytelling freedom of Bollywood. We work on posture, mudras, eye expression, and the controlled, sculptural movement that makes this style instantly recognisable.
A good fit for dancers with a foundation in Indian dance, or a year or two of dance experience in another style. Newcomers can build a foundation through our seasonal Semi-Classical intensives in summer or winter, or the 4-Week Starter Series at the start of each semester. Age 12+.
Teacher
Swapnil Dagliya
Artistic director and co-founder of Shoonya Dance Centre, born in Pune, India. Trained at Broadway Dance Center (New York) and Opus Ballet (Florence), with ongoing Kathak training under Radhika Karandikar. Leads ABC a Bollywood Company and curates the annual Gent India Dans Festival.
Sep 2026
Levels & registration
14 sessions · Sep–Jan · see all dates
4 sessions · see all dates
Spring 2026 classes run until 9 June — view the schedule →
