Teachers and Classes in Oxford 2018-2019
The classes offered for the various art forms will vary from year to year depending on the student pool as many of our teachers are students from either Oxford University or Brookes. There are also some external teachers, but all teachers are based in Oxford and conduct lessons within Oxford. The aim of this page is to provide you with information about all the classes available in Oxford for those interested in taking part/ learning the South Asian Arts!
There are usually no age restrictions for classes and you can attend the classes regardless of whether you are a student of the two universities or not.
Please note: if you would like to attend a class, please contact the appropriate teacher (details on this page) before you go to the class.
The details on this page do not include the jam sessions or other riyaaz sessions that will also be held throughout the year. It also doesn't include one-off workshops or the likes, just weekly sessions provided. Information about these sessions (again open to all) will be provided either by email (email us to join our maillist) or on our facebook page.
Sahana Vaidyanathan, Bharatanatyam student of Suwanja Srikantha (Oxford University)
Photography by Areej Yasin
Katie Ryan is an amazing Odissi dancer and teacher based in Oxford. She offers lessons on a weekly basis and caters to all ages and abilities.
You can contact her for more details through: katieryandance@gmail.com
Katie Ryan
Odissi Classes
A classical dance originated in Tamilnadu, now in India. Bharatanatyam is usually accompanied by the classical Tamil music. Taught by a lovely, very experienced teacher at the Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Road (10.00-12.00pm on Sundays every fortnight)!
Contact: Pegasus Theatre 01865 812150
Sapna Shankar
Bharatanatyam Classes
Dance from Northern India and Pakistan. Well known for its lightning fast footwork, graceful movements and exquisite expressions. Taught by a wonderful teacher and performer who is based in Reading but also teaches weekly classes in Oxford! In these sessions you will learn several tukras and choreographies, practice footwork, technique, spins, etc.
Thursdays
Jericho Community Centre, 33A Canal St, Oxford OX2 6BQ
(6.00 –7.00pm) Beginners
(7.00-8.00pm) Intermediate/Advanced
More details contact:
anucseth@drishtidance.com / 07765 190197 /
Anuradha Chaturvedi
Kathak Classes
These sessions are very much riyaaz sessions, going right from the basics of kathak footwork, working with taal (the time cycle/beat) and practicing hastaks (hand movements), chakkars (spins) and improving on the general technique of the dance form to a peaceful lehra and tabla for an hour every week. Appropriate for complete beginners and no set age range.
Sessions are also free.
Contact oxfordodissicenter@gmail.com
Various Leaders (OxSAAS)
Kathak Basic Practice Sessions
Shariva Parulkar is a certified Zumba instructor and is a student of Oxford Brookes University.
These sessions are the full Zumba workout session experience but with elements of Bollywood music and dance infused to them!
Interested in coming along? Email Shariva Parulkar: sharivaparulkar2499@gmail.com
Shariva Parulkar (OxSAAS)