Dance · Hicksville, NY
Vivarta Arts
with Preya
Preya Patel is trained under Guru Smt. Jamuna Mitcham and studies under world-renowned Kathak Guru Smt. Vaishali Trivedi, a disciple of Kathak legend Padma Vibhushan Smt. Kumudini Lakhia. She completed her formal Rang Manch Pravesh graduation performance in 2006.
About this school
A New York City nonprofit (501(c)(3)) teaching Kathak and Bollywood/Kathak fusion dance to children and adults. Beyond regular instruction, it runs the Global Steps program bringing dance workshops featuring Indian, African, Latino, and Chinese traditions into schools, hosts an annual Garba folk-dance community event, and offers costume rentals. Classes are led by an instructor named Preya.
Classical technique + cultural storytelling. Welcomes adult beginners
- Kathak
- Bollywood fusion
- Nonprofit
- School workshops
- Community Garba
Details
- Age groups
- Kids, Teens, Adults
- Schedule
- Fridays 5:15pm–6:00pm (Bollywood Kids)
- Class types
- Group classes, Workshops
- Format
- In-person
- Locations (1)
- Recitals
- Stage performances
- Pricing
- $400/semester (Sept–Dec); $300/semester (Jan–Mar, Apr–Jun); $45 registration fee
- Exams & certification
- Completion certificate awarded
From the school's own website, checked October 2026. Confirm times and fees with the school when you enquire.
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