Kathak & Kuchipudi dance school in New York City. 929-615-0227 NEELA DANCE ACADEMY, INC. Pupil of all ages are welcome to take classes.
is located in New York City (Manhattan and Queens) and offers classes in Kuchipudi and Kathak dance forms. I have a deep love for dance and consider myself very lucky to learn dance from my wonderful Kuchipudi Guru Sadhana Paranji and Kathak Guru Prerana Deshpande. My desire is simple.... I love dance and I want to spread this wonderful art to the communities of New York and beyond by performing and teaching.
- Neela
12/29/2025
We presented an afternoon of Indian classical dance performances at the NY Hall of Science Museum ♥️♥️♥️
We not only danced, but our creative director, Neela, also gave a brief talk regarding the role of neuroscience in dance ♥️
June 2025
Posting a bit later in the year, but significant nonetheless 😊
10/27/2025
Diwali celebration at NYC Public School 🪔
Presented a Kathak performance and interactive lecture-demonstration to NYC Public School students in Rego Park, introducing Indian classical dances to pre-K through 5th grade learners. Joined by Bharatanatyam dancer Rama Balachandran, we offered a glimpse into two rich traditions. Thank you, Avani Parikh, for opening this door. Sharing my art is always a gift ♥️
09/30/2025
Happy Navaratri 🕉
06/17/2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXuqcytNwsk
Youth Students of Neela Dance Academy at Queensboro Dance Festival Neela Dance Academy is a prominent institution based in New York City that specializes in teaching Indian classical dance forms, particularly Kathak and Kuch...