I have been a student at Kalanidhi Dance for over the past 10 years. It was the meticulous training, dedicated and compassionate teachers, and vibrant community of dancers that kept me coming back each year to further my Kuchipudi training at Kalanidhi. Learning Kuchipudi at Kalanidhi didnt just connect me to my ethnic roots and provide a fun and active extracurricular activity, it also gave me the confidence to express myself in a room full of people and the skills to articulate my thoughts and work in groups.Kalanidhi has shaped the person I have become for the better. I highly recommend joining Kalanidhi Dance to anyone who is interested in the arts!!!

We love Kalanidhi !! Great teachers and above all great people. Such a warm and positive learning environment with the teachers painstakenly working with students to achieve perfection. Stellar performances by students on the annual day and other shows. We have enjoyed our experience so much and highly recommend Kalanidhi to anyone looking to embark on a journey to learn dance !!

We have been with Kalanidhi Dance for 10+ years, and it has been a fantastic experience! Throughout the years, my daughter has made some of her best friendships at Kalanidhi, and she considers many of those girls to be like her sisters. In addition to the great friendships she has made, the dance teachers have been wonderful….they are not only outstanding and passionate dance instructors, but have also been terrific mentors and role models as well.The thing I love most about Kalanidhi is that its focus is not just all about dance, but rather on the overall development of each child as a complete person, because the emphasis is not only on the physical aspect of dancing, but it is also on the mental, emotional, and social parts of being a well-rounded and whole individual. My daughter’s self-confidence and self-esteem has soared at Kalanidhi, which I think comes from the fact that the Kalanidhi is a family-oriented, nurturing environment.Finally, about my journey with Founder of Kalanidhi Anuradha Nehru - I have known her for over 10 years, and for anyone who knows her, knows that there is nothing more important to her than the quality, overall safety and well-being of her kids (students) and that she passionately loves each and every one of them! Obviously I can’t say enough great things about Kalanidhi! We love it!!

Teachers of Kalanidhi are dedicated and passionate about teaching.They not only teach kids dance but also discipline. I see my 6 year old daughter is excited for her class which explains all about how the teachers are passionate about making kids love dance.

As a dance school Kalanidhi is outstanding in ensuring the quality and rigor of every student. They run amazingly professional annual shows and provide a very caring and nurturing environment for the young dancers to learn and grow. As a dance company, their work is much acclaimed. Kalanidhis artistic and creative excellence is inspiring and leaves you in awe for the dance form, Kuchipudi ! Highly recommend for anyone that is starting on a journey to learn or looking for high quality productions to watch or get a taste of what Kuchipudi at its best is!

HIGHLY RECOMMEND KALANIDHI:My daughter joined Kalanidhi Dance back in 2008. Since then, my daughter and I have been very pleased with Kalanidhi Dances professionalism and quality. Over the years, I have noticed the quality and rigor of Kalanidhi and can vouch for its incredible staff and students. Kalanidhi Dance also does an incredible job of sustaining the beautiful art form of Kuchipudi and creating unique productions. The dance school as well as the dance company are top notch!

My daughter has been going to Kalanidhi for almost one year. We have been very happy with the experience so far! She has been learning under Lavanya Thamire garu. She is an amazing teacher who is completely dedicated to her work and very understanding. My daughter always looks forward to her dance classes!

Anuradha Nehru, the founder and artistic director of the school, instills her values of dedication, perseverance, and perfection in her students. She is a role model to her students as a brilliant dancer and choreographer, and an advocate for a yogic approach to preparing the dancers mind and body for dance. She stays true to the pure, classical roots of Kuchipudi, while also finding ways to integrate the art form, without diluting it, with other genres, to create a mesmerizing appeal for contemporary audiences. She is supported by Lavanya Thamire, whose caring, nurturing approach reaches out to every student, helping them find confidence and joy in dance. Every summer, the students also have the privilege of receiving instruction from Kishore Mosalikanti, benefitting from the brilliance of his exacting style as well as his sense of humor. It is no wonder that, under the guidance of these three eminent teachers, Kalanidhi students flourish as dancers. I have observed Kalanidhi students in the last 20 years blossom into dazzling performers, captivating audiences at the Kennedy Center, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and other multicultural venues.

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