Mrs. Dimple Hardik Shah
KalaGuru · Classical Dancer · Cultural Ambassador · Author · Jewellery · Costume Designer
Renowned Classical Dancer & KalaGuru
Mrs. Dimple Hardik Shah is a renowned classical dancer with more than 40 years of expertise in Bharatnatyam. Trained under esteemed Kalagurus like Smt. Neelaben & Rinaben Raval (Gujarat Gaurav Awardee), Padma Vibhushan Guru Shri Prof. C.V. Chandrasekhar, and Vidushi Samanvitha Bhatt (Bengaluru), she holds an M.A. in Bharatnatyam with Gold Medal and B.A. (Visharad) in Hindustani Vocal from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidhyalay, Maharashtra & PhD Studies.
She has performed over 1000 programs globally, trained 55,000 students, and received 100+ awards including the Gujarat Gaurav Puraskar (2007).
Kala Guru Dimple Ji s dedication to dance and cultural preservation has made her a distinguished figure in Indian classical arts - one who has devoted her entire life to an art form she preserves with fierce love.
Born to Dance
Born on 16th March 1973 in Surat, Gujarat, Mrs. Dimple had an astonishing inborn talent for dance irrespective of her non-art family background. Her father Mr. Lalit Deputy was an Income Tax practitioner and Mother was simple Housewife.
In class 8, young Dimple mimicked all complex steps from the iconic "Dafli Wale" song from the film Sargam with her visual memory alone, leaving her father awestruck. He enrolled her with Smt. Neelaben Rawal's dance classes, where she trained meticulously for 10 years.
Despite juggling academics and art, Mrs. Dimple topped her Intermediate and University examinations. She earned her M.A. (Alankar) in Bharatanatyam from Bruhad Gujarat Sangeet Samiti as a Gold Medalist, along with B.Com and L.L.B from K.P. Commerce College, VNSGU Surat.
She earned a B.A. (Visharad) in Hindustani Vocal from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidhyalay, Maharashtra — demonstrating a boundless pursuit of artistic completeness.
An Unstoppable Path
Born in Surat, Gujarat. Displayed extraordinary inborn talent for movement from a very young age.
Enrolled with Smt. Neelaben Rawal. Trained meticulously for 10 years, often attending extra classes of seniors.
Topped University examinations. Earned M.A. (Alankar) Gold Medal in Bharatanatyam alongside B.Com, L.L.B.
Advanced Bharatnatyam training and mastery of the rare 108 Karanas under Vidushi Samanvitha Bhat (Bengaluru), disciple of Padma Subrahmanyam.
Won All India 2nd Rank at the first National Youth Festival for solo Bharatnatyam, presented by the Government of India.
Established Kalashree Institute in Surat - which has gone on to train 55,000 students over 40+ years.
Recognised as the youngest classical dance artist ever to receive this award, presented by Smt. Anandiben Patel.
Performed in 7 cities of Thailand (twice) and many cities of China.
Pursuing PhD in classical dance. Authored "Importance of Dance in Human Life" in Gujarati. Research papers on historical evolution of Bharatnatyam.
Six Pillars of Her Legacy
Hindi ballets "Dashavatar" and "Navdurga" performed at 1000+ venues including Sun Temple Modhera, Vibrant Gujarat, and for international dignitaries. Collaborated with Gujarat Rajya Sangeet Natak Academy and Gujarat Tourism.
Mastered all 108 Karanas described in the ancient Natya Shastra. At Kalashree, she meticulously trains each student in every Karana, creating precision, discipline, and spiritual appreciation.
Through Kalashree (est. 1994) - 55,000 students, 604 Visharad graduates, 44 Alankar achievers, 228 Arangetram performers. She continues to train new aspirants with the same dedication as day one.
Performed in 7 cities of Thailand (twice) and many cities of China , and all over India .1st all over India at Maharastra. Many asmita din dance presentation at Maharastra and Gujarat
Pursuing PhD with research papers on the historical evolution of Bharatnatyam. Authored "Importance of Dance in Human Life" in Gujarati to bring this art to the people of Gujarat.
Even as a celebrated guru, Dimple Ji has never stopped being a student — pursuing advanced training under legendary masters and completing her PhD while teaching full-time.
Beyond the Stage
With 40+ years of expertise, she has preserved and rejuvenated Bharatnatyam in Gujarat — making classical dance accessible to young learners through Kalashree.
Training 55,000 predominantly girl students, she has helped them gain confidence, discipline, and self-respect — enabling many to become financially independent.
Performed at disaster management programs, charity fundraisers, International Kite Festival, Kargil Vijay Din, and events for RSS Surat — using dance for social unity.
Through Kalashree, she has cultivated a generation of dancers who carry forward Bharatnatyam — ensuring this art form thrives for generations to come.