Kathak (Menaka Dance)

Menaka Dance provides Kathak classes focused on long-term learning and consistent practice.

These weekly sessions introduce foundational technique from the Benaras and Lucknow gharanas, supporting students to build strength, rhythm, and expressive detail over time. Structured in 12-week terms, the classes offer a progressive approach to developing both technical skill and artistic understanding within a supportive group environment.

To book please get in touch, leave your details with Shivani, make a payment with the given bank details, and you’ll be registered for the class 🙂

This class will be held in studio 5. Please make your way straight to Mill 6 on arrival.

Studio 5 is located in Mill 6, first floor, left of reception and around through the toilet area.

Additional Info Dates: Wednesdays, 6.15-7.15pm Age Group: 18+ Years Level: Open Level What to bring: Clothing - Leggings and a loose tunic/top/kurta is ideal. Skirts or jeans are not suitable for this style. We dance without socks or shoes. Do I need to book? Please Contact Shivani

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Tutor Bio Menaka Dance is Shivani's platform-in-the-making for making dance (especially South Asian dance) accessible to everyone. Her practice centres around the classical dance of Kathak from North India. She holds a Vishaarad in Kathak (BA in Kathak) from the Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai (2015). And, a MA in Dance and Creative Enterprise from the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, Leeds in 2022. She incorporates her training in contemporary dance, experimental theatre, intercultural research into her extensive practice of Kathak. She believes that cultural barriers should not stand in the way of learning, curiosity and creativity. So, she has designed the teaching curriculum to suit the needs of students in the UK.