Anokha Dance Company is a dance company in the Charlotte metro area offering dance classes fusing the beautiful classical Bharatnatyam with the funky Bollywood dance styles of India. Anokha means unique in Hindi and, true to its meaning, Anokha Dance Company teaches a unique style of dance. It is Indian mixed with Modern, Hip Hop and Jazz. Incorporating the traditional Indian dances with western influences, you’ll find that Bollywood fusion is entertaining and works up a real sweat too! Contact us for more information about our classes today and fall in love with the Indian fusion style of Bollywood.

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Bharatnatyam is one of the oldest classical forms of dance from South India. It combines the art of storytelling with expressions, graceful hand gestures and set rhythmic foot work. It takes years and lots of discipline to master this art. Bharatnatyam has attracted students and audiences from all over the world. It is indeed one of the purest forms of classical Indian dance.

Bollywood dance comes straight from the ever-popular Hindi movie paradise, Mumbai India. In recent times, cross-over movies such as “Slumdog Millionaire” and shows such as “So You Think You Can Dance” have brought Bollywood dance to the forefront in the US.

Anokha Dance Company has combined these two very distinct styles of dance to create a unique fusion dance. Adding influences from Modern dance, Jazz and Hip Hop has helped Anokha Dance Company represent a full spectrum of the art of dance with a wider range of audience. Anokha Dance Company is dedicated to promoting cultural awareness through performance art.

Anuradha has trained in Bharatnatyam for 14 years under Mysore’s Guru Smt. Pankaja Ramakrishna, completing her Vidwat exams (certificate to teach). Anuradha is also currently a student of the Padmashri awardee, Smt. Meenakshi Chitranjan.

While attending the University of Maryland, Anuradha expanded her dance skills by taking classes in Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop and Bhangra. She established her own dance company called Ek Dil One Soul, which incorporated all styles of dance and performed at several programs and competitions including Miss India DC and the Dance Fusion Competition.

Anuradha is intent on educating and sharing the boundless joy which can only be brought about by engaging in an art form such as dance. Anokha Dance Company is intent on expanding, and Anuradha would like you to join in the journey.