Dance · Aurora, IL
Tarana Academy of Dance & Music
with Sheetal Dhanani
Founded and led by Guru Sheetal Dhanani.
About this school
Described as the largest Indian dance school in the Chicagoland area, teaching Kathak and related dance forms along with Indian cultural heritage to students from age five through adults. The school has graduated over 100 students through its Kathak Rangmanch Pravesh.
Premier Kathak in Chicago suburbs. Visharad certification program
- Kathak training
- Largest in Chicagoland
- Ages 5 to adult
- 100+ graduates
Details
- Age groups
- Kids, Teens, Adults
- Schedule
- Aurora: Mon–Tue 5–9pm, Fri 5–7pm, Sat 10am–3pm; Clarendon Hills: Wed 5–7:30pm; Schaumburg: Sun 12:30–4:30pm
- Class types
- Group classes
- Format
- In-person
- Years in operation
- Since 1994
- Recitals
- Visharad ceremonies + recitals
- Exams & certification
- Annual Tarana exams and Kathak Rangmanch Pravesh (Kathak graduation)
From the school's own website, checked October 2026. Confirm times and fees with the school when you enquire.
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