2026 Summer
Summer Session 1 - South Side
19 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Saturday, July 11th.
Location will be shared closer to the start of camp.
19 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Saturday, July 11th.
Location will be shared closer to the start of camp.
Tuesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Chesterfield Satellite @ Spotlight Studio of Dance
Summer Session 2 - South Side
25 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Sunday, August 23rd.
Location will be shared closer to the start of camp.
25 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Sunday, August 23rd.
Location will be shared closer to the start of camp.
Tuesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Chesterfield Satellite @ Spotlight Studio of Dance
Summer Session 1 - West End
21 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Saturday, July 11th.
Location will be at the Richmond Sai Temple.
21 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Saturday, July 11th.
Location will be at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Monday Wednesday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
Summer Session 2 - West End
25 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Sunday, August 23rd.
Location will be at the Richmond Sai Temple.
25 spots left
All ages and experience levels welcome.
Focus on accelerated progress on foundations and theory, plus a special creative project.
Recital on Sunday, August 23rd.
Location will be at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Monday Wednesday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
2026-27 Academic Year
Foundations I
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Location will be confirmed closer to the academic year.
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Location will be confirmed closer to the academic year.
Thursday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Chesterfield Satellite @ Spotlight Studio of Dance
Chesterfield Satelite + Virtual Foundations II & III
20 spots left
Foundations II:
Builds on Foundations I; learning how the building blocks of Kuchipudi are put together to create phrases of movements, understand and experience different rhythmic patterns and how to travel on stage. This block includes learning three items (performance pieces). Continued study of the theory of dance.
Location will be confirmed closer to the school year.
Foundations III:
Builds on Foundations II; introduction to Kuchipudi repertoire across different genres such as Kouthvams, Sabdams, Jathiswarams, and Thillanas. Development of nuanced understanding of theory and its application.
Physical location will be confirmed closer to the academic year, and virtual attendees can join over Zoom.
20 spots left
Foundations II:
Builds on Foundations I; learning how the building blocks of Kuchipudi are put together to create phrases of movements, understand and experience different rhythmic patterns and how to travel on stage. This block includes learning three items (performance pieces). Continued study of the theory of dance.
Location will be confirmed closer to the school year.
Foundations III:
Builds on Foundations II; introduction to Kuchipudi repertoire across different genres such as Kouthvams, Sabdams, Jathiswarams, and Thillanas. Development of nuanced understanding of theory and its application.
Physical location will be confirmed closer to the academic year, and virtual attendees can join over Zoom.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Chesterfield Satellite @ Spotlight Studio of Dance
Foundations I
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Hanover Satellite @ Atlee Rec Center
Foundations II and III
20 spots left
Foundations II:
Builds on Foundations I; learning how the building blocks of Kuchipudi are put together to create phrases of movements, understand and experience different rhythmic patterns and how to travel on stage. This block includes learning three items (performance pieces). Continued study of the theory of dance.
Foundations III:
Builds on Foundations II; introduction to Kuchipudi repertoire across different genres such as Kouthvams, Sabdams, Jathiswarams, and Thillanas. Development of nuanced understanding of theory and its application.
Location will be confirmed closer to the academic year.
20 spots left
Foundations II:
Builds on Foundations I; learning how the building blocks of Kuchipudi are put together to create phrases of movements, understand and experience different rhythmic patterns and how to travel on stage. This block includes learning three items (performance pieces). Continued study of the theory of dance.
Foundations III:
Builds on Foundations II; introduction to Kuchipudi repertoire across different genres such as Kouthvams, Sabdams, Jathiswarams, and Thillanas. Development of nuanced understanding of theory and its application.
Location will be confirmed closer to the academic year.
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Hanover Satellite @ Atlee Rec Center
SAMPADA Level I [Virtual]
12 spots left
Exam preparation for both practical and theory preparation of the SAMPADA exam. There are 4 levels of SAMPADA exam, and successful completion of all four levels can result in college credits.
Students must directly register with the SAMPADA organization for the corresponding exam to be a part of this course.
Classes will be held over Zoom.
12 spots left
Exam preparation for both practical and theory preparation of the SAMPADA exam. There are 4 levels of SAMPADA exam, and successful completion of all four levels can result in college credits.
Students must directly register with the SAMPADA organization for the corresponding exam to be a part of this course.
Classes will be held over Zoom.
Monday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Virtual
Home Studio
Home Studio
SAMPADA Level II [Virtual]
12 spots left
Exam preparation for both practical and theory preparation of the SAMPADA exam. There are 4 levels of SAMPADA exam, and successful completion of all four levels can result in college credits.
Students must directly register with the SAMPADA organization for the corresponding exam to be a part of this course.
Classes will be held over Zoom.
12 spots left
Exam preparation for both practical and theory preparation of the SAMPADA exam. There are 4 levels of SAMPADA exam, and successful completion of all four levels can result in college credits.
Students must directly register with the SAMPADA organization for the corresponding exam to be a part of this course.
Classes will be held over Zoom.
Monday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Virtual
Home Studio
Home Studio
SAMPADA Level IV [Virtual]
12 spots left
Exam preparation for both practical and theory preparation of the SAMPADA exam. There are 4 levels of SAMPADA exam, and successful completion of all four levels can result in college credits.
Students must directly register with the SAMPADA organization for the corresponding exam to be a part of this course.
Classes will be held over Zoom.
12 spots left
Exam preparation for both practical and theory preparation of the SAMPADA exam. There are 4 levels of SAMPADA exam, and successful completion of all four levels can result in college credits.
Students must directly register with the SAMPADA organization for the corresponding exam to be a part of this course.
Classes will be held over Zoom.
Monday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Virtual
Home Studio
Home Studio
Foundations I
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Richmond Sai Temple
Foundations II and III
20 spots left
Foundations II:
Builds on Foundations I; learning how the building blocks of Kuchipudi are put together to create phrases of movements, understand and experience different rhythmic patterns and how to travel on stage. This block includes learning three items (performance pieces). Continued study of the theory of dance.
Foundations III:
Builds on Foundations II; introduction to Kuchipudi repertoire across different genres such as Kouthvams, Sabdams, Jathiswarams, and Thillanas. Development of nuanced understanding of theory and its application.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
20 spots left
Foundations II:
Builds on Foundations I; learning how the building blocks of Kuchipudi are put together to create phrases of movements, understand and experience different rhythmic patterns and how to travel on stage. This block includes learning three items (performance pieces). Continued study of the theory of dance.
Foundations III:
Builds on Foundations II; introduction to Kuchipudi repertoire across different genres such as Kouthvams, Sabdams, Jathiswarams, and Thillanas. Development of nuanced understanding of theory and its application.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Friday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Richmond Sai Temple
Advanced Techniques I
20 spots left
Builds on Foundations III: Exploration of the nuances of different genres, and an expansion of repertoire as students develop their abhinaya and technical skill.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
20 spots left
Builds on Foundations III: Exploration of the nuances of different genres, and an expansion of repertoire as students develop their abhinaya and technical skill.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Friday
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Richmond Sai Temple
Community Class - Steps & Jathis
60 spots left
Students of all levels welcome; focus on building stamina and technique perfection as well as building camaraderie across the studio regardless of age and experience level.
Community classes are included as part of tuition for students in the Foundations and Advanced Techniques classes. Others in the community are welcome to drop in as well.
Individual class drop-in rate: $30/class
4, 8, or 12 class passes (punch cards) are available for purchase as well.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
60 spots left
Students of all levels welcome; focus on building stamina and technique perfection as well as building camaraderie across the studio regardless of age and experience level.
Community classes are included as part of tuition for students in the Foundations and Advanced Techniques classes. Others in the community are welcome to drop in as well.
Individual class drop-in rate: $30/class
4, 8, or 12 class passes (punch cards) are available for purchase as well.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Sunday
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
Community Class - Items
60 spots left
Designed for students who have completed Kuchipudi Foundations II and are currently learning items; a rotation of items will be practiced; focus on building stamina and technique perfection as well as building camaraderie across the studio regardless of age and experience level.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Community classes are included as part of tuition for students in the Foundations and Advanced Techniques classes. Others in the community are welcome to drop in as well.
Individual class drop-in rate: $30/class
4, 8, or 12 class passes (punch cards) are available for purchase as well.
60 spots left
Designed for students who have completed Kuchipudi Foundations II and are currently learning items; a rotation of items will be practiced; focus on building stamina and technique perfection as well as building camaraderie across the studio regardless of age and experience level.
Classes will be held at the Richmond Sai Temple.
Community classes are included as part of tuition for students in the Foundations and Advanced Techniques classes. Others in the community are welcome to drop in as well.
Individual class drop-in rate: $30/class
4, 8, or 12 class passes (punch cards) are available for purchase as well.
Sunday
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple