Est. 1994 · Surat, Gujarat

Kalashree Institute

40 Years of Artistic Excellence in Classical Dance

About the Institute

A Beacon of Classical Dance in Gujarat

Established in 1994, Kalashree has trained 55,000 students with 604 Visharad graduates, 44 Alankar achievers, and 228 Arangetram performers. KalaGuru Dimple Ji's profound influence and unwavering commitment have left an indelible mark on countless students across generations.

55,000

Students

604

Visharad Grads

44

Alankar Achievers

228

Arangetrams

Courses Offered

What We Teach

Courses Offered
Bharatnatyam - Beginner to Advanced

Complete Super Rich Margam - Pushpanjali, Kautuvam, Alaripu, Jatiswaram, Shabdam, Padam, Kirtanam, Varnam, Sholkam, Tillana, Thodiya Mangalam, Swarjathi, Mallari, Anjali, Javali, Ashtapadi, Mangalam. Visharad and Alankar examinations available.

108 Karanas (Natyashastra)

Rare training in all 108 Karanas from the ancient Natya Shastra — one of very few institutes in India offering this complete and authentic body of knowledge.

Folk Dance of India

Devotional, folk, and semi-classical choreographies blending classical discipline with creative expression — ideal for stage performances and cultural programs.

Arangetram Preparation

Full mentorship for the solo & group debut recital — repertoire, costume, music, and stage preparation. 228 successful Arangetrams since 1999.

Teachership Training

Structured programme for advanced students who aspire to become classical dance teachers, carrying the Guru–Shishya parampara forward.

Guru Lineage

Trained Under the Finest

Guru Lineage
Smt. Neelaben & Rinaben Raval

Gujarat Gaurav Awardee. Mrs. Dimple's first and foundational guru - 10 years of intensive training in Surat.

Late Padma Vibhushan Guru Shri Prof. C.V. Chandrashekhar

Chennai. Advanced training in Bharatnatyam from one of India's most celebrated and decorated classical dance masters.

Vidushi Samanvitha Bhat

Bengaluru. Disciple of Shri Padma Vibhushan Guru Shri Padma Subrahmanyam. Training in the rare 108 Karanas of Bharatnatyam under her esteemed guidance & the course of Bhartiya Nrityam.

Late Smt. Sudhaben Patvardhan - Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidhyalay

B.A. (Visharad) in Hindustani Vocal -  broadening KalaGuru Dimple Ji's understanding of classical Indian music alongside dance.