Academics · Oakland, CA
Bala Center for South Indian Dance
with Aggie Brenneman
Aggie Brenneman has taught Bharatanatyam for over 40 years in the SF Bay Area, trained in the Balasaraswati lineage under Thanjavur Balasaraswati, Lakshmi Knight, and Smt. Shyamala in India. She has performed internationally and founded a community Bharatanatyam program that has reached over 500 students, dedicating herself to preserving the traditional Tanjore Court style.
About this school
Bala Center for South Indian Dance teaches Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form, where students learn foot rhythms, hand gestures, and facial expressions to tell stories from Indian culture and mythology. Classes are available for kindergarten through adults, with both group and private lessons.
- 40+ years of experience
- Balasaraswati classical lineage
- Storytelling-centered instruction
- Private and group formats
- Kindergarten through adult ages
Details
- Enrollment
- Classes now enrolling
- Age groups
- Teens, Adults
- Class types
- Group classes, Private lessons
- Format
- In-person
From the school's own website, checked October 2026. Confirm times and fees with the school when you enquire.
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