As vibrant as the Indian states and its culture are the dance forms in India. Each dance form is equally influenced by the state, its culture and tradition. The classical dance and music in India originated in the Vedic period. There are eight forms of Indian classical dance which evolved as a result of various religious activities. The Puranas and other literatures support the fact that dances had a significant role in the past.

As per the book written about the ancient dance forms known as the NatyaShastra by Bharat Muni, dance and music are intricately connected with each other. Three facets for dance are known as the natya, nritya and nritta. Every dance form has to knit all the three aspects and perform. The same three facets form an essential part of different dance forms like Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali and more.

There are various dance schools in Pune which offer classes in dance forms like Bharatnatyam and Kathak. Bharatnatyam is an ancient dance forms, performed in the sacred temple premises in the southern part of India. This dance form was performed by dancers at royal programs and concerts etc. It is one of the complex dance forms which need intense training from early years. Many dance schools in Pune offer training in several dance forms.

Kathak is another ancient dance form which is closely associated with the classical Hindustani music. The rhythm of the Hindustani music is well knit with the steps and patterns of this dance form. As per the history this dance form depicted the stories of Krishna and Radha, but after the invasion of Mugals, this dance form was taken to the muslim court. Since then it became more entertaining and interesting. It is a pure dance form with less importance given to Natya. Several dance schools in Pune offer systematic and dedicated training in this dance form. The trainings include basic to advanced lessons.

For these classical Indian dance forms training is the most important, therefore the dance classes concentrate and plan the lessons aiming at bringing out the perfection in the students. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya one of the renowned dance schools in Pune imparts training in these two dance forms namely Kathak and Bharatnatyam. Training at experienced and preferred dance classes in Pune like Gandharva Mahavidyalaya adds to your advantageous with a wide exposure to various aspects of music apart from dance, which include many concerts by world famous personalities in dance and music.  

Anyone who is 7 years of age can enrol for the dance class; students are trained in a batch of 10 students. Gandharva Mahavidyalaya is one of the leading dance classes in Pune, which has designed exclusive certified dance courses. Gandharva Mahavidhyala conducts exams at various centres spread all over Maharashtra. The institute is one of first dance classes in Pune to introduce the latest technological facilities like online training and online exam conduction in recent years.