Ten Kathak dancers in dark blue and silver costumes, arms extended in unison on a darkened stage, before a large illuminated mandala projection.

Jaipur Gharana · Pandit Durgalal ji Lineage

The art of storytelling through rhythm.

Kathak training for children and adults across San Carlos, Belmont, and San Ramon — taught in a living lineage (Guru–Shishya Parampara) of the Jaipur Gharana.

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Member, International Dance Council (CID — UNESCO)

Where we teach

Three Bay Area locations

San CarlosMondaysBelmontMondaysSan RamonNewWednesdays

Our legacy

A living lineage

We teach Kathak in the Jaipur Gharana style, following Pandit Durga Lal ji and his senior-most disciple, Pandita Uma Dogra ji — precise rhythmic footwork, intricate layakari, and storytelling through movement, passed teacher to student.

Kathak is more than a classical dance form — it is a living tradition that connects history, music, storytelling, and human expression.

Certification

Four levels

  1. 1FoundationCID Levels 1–2
  2. 2JuniorCID Levels 3–4
  3. 3SeniorCID Levels 5–7
  4. 4MasterCID Levels 8–10

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