2026 Spring
Kuchipudi Foundations II & III [Virtual]
7 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.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
Students who live more than 60 miles away, please contact the school to get a punch card for 8 private classes instead of the community classes.
7 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.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
Students who live more than 60 miles away, please contact the school to get a punch card for 8 private classes instead of the community classes.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Virtual
Home Studio
Home Studio
$126.00
SAMPADA Level III [Virtual]
7 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.
7 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.
Thursday
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Virtual
Home Studio
Home Studio
$39.00
Kuchipudi Foundations II & III
12 spots left
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.
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.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
12 spots left
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.
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.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
Tuesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
$126.00
Kuchipudi Advanced Techniques I & II
11 spots left
Kuchipudi Advanced Techniques I builds on Foundations III: Exploration of the nuances of different genres, and an expansion of repertoire as students develop their abhinaya and technical skill
Kuchipudi Advanced Techniques II builds on Advanced Techniques I: Deep-dives into repertoire for familiar genres (e.g., thillanas, stuthis, sabdams, tarangams) as well as exploration of more advanced genres (e.g., padams and javalis). Students begin to develop their individual voices as performing artists.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
11 spots left
Kuchipudi Advanced Techniques I builds on Foundations III: Exploration of the nuances of different genres, and an expansion of repertoire as students develop their abhinaya and technical skill
Kuchipudi Advanced Techniques II builds on Advanced Techniques I: Deep-dives into repertoire for familiar genres (e.g., thillanas, stuthis, sabdams, tarangams) as well as exploration of more advanced genres (e.g., padams and javalis). Students begin to develop their individual voices as performing artists.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
$126.00
Kuchipudi Foundations I (Littles)
6 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
6 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
$100.00
Adult Beginner Classes
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Students will also be able to attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II).
20 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Students will also be able to attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II).
Friday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
Richmond Sai Temple
$80.00
Kuchipudi Foundations I
19 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
19 spots left
Learning the introductory building blocks of Kuchipudi, including the basic postures, steps and introductory theory.
Students will also attend the Community Class (Sundays 2-4 for Foundations I and II, Sundays 4-6 for Foundations III and above).
Friday
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Temple Hall
Richmond Sai Temple
Richmond Sai Temple
$126.00
2026 Summer
Summer Session 1 - South Side
28 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.
28 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
Summer Session 2 - South Side
28 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.
28 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
Summer Session 1 - West End
28 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.
28 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
28 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.
28 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.
Friday
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Chesterfield Satellite
Chesterfield Sattelite + 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.
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.
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.
Friday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Chesterfield Satellite
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
Hanover Satellite
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.
Thursday
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Hanover Satellite
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.
Wednesday
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.
Wednesday
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.
Wednesday
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