The Academy

The SARASWATI ACADEMY OF INDIAN DANCE was established in 1984 by Satish Shah in London. It endeavours to support and encourage young dancers to get involved and develop their skills in Indian Folk Dance.

Their creative repertoire is full of new and innovative dance items in folk dance and semi-classical styles. Presented in their very colorful costumes, their fast-moving and refreshing performances have won them first prizes in competitions throughout the UK. Their talents are given many opportunities for display at festivals, community shows and private functions where they are in much demand.

Children are accepted from the age of six and learn the basic body and rhythmic movements of simple garba and Dandiva Raas in the first two years. They then go on to study folk dances from the different regions of India including the foundations of Bharat Natvam dance.

Future plans include the production of dance dramas and new dance routines for an ever wider public in schools and the community.

The Academy also runs beginners and advanced classes for the following:

• Teenagers
• Young Mothers' Raas Garba and Bhangra
• Young Boys and Men

Students from the Academy regularly perform at various functions all over the world and they have also performed in Indian films as background dancers, pop videos and stage shows with famous Bollywood personalities. The Academy highlights are listed below.

The Academy is located at 6 Rosens Walk, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8UR.

If you would like to know more about joining the troupe, about the various dances that are taught or indeed would like to book the troupe for any occasion such as wedding receptions, videos, Melas or educational workshops, please contact us.