Rhythmics School of Kathak Dance
We are San Antonio's premier school for Kathak dance classes!
In person classes for adults and children!
About Us
OUr Vision
Meet Our Teachers:
Meet Our Teachers:
Our Mission:
To provide professional instruction in the traditional Lucknow gharana style of Kathak, fostering a deep love for culture, tradition, and the performing arts. We aim to cultivate self-confidence, focus, and discipline in our students, both in dance and in all areas of life.
Our Vision:
We aspire to inspire creativity in our da
Our Mission:
To provide professional instruction in the traditional Lucknow gharana style of Kathak, fostering a deep love for culture, tradition, and the performing arts. We aim to cultivate self-confidence, focus, and discipline in our students, both in dance and in all areas of life.
Our Vision:
We aspire to inspire creativity in our dancers, making Kathak accessible and meaningful so that each dancer can express their unique story and incorporate it into their life’s journey. We seek to connect with diverse dance communities and performing artists, both Indian and Western, to highlight cultural connections, explore collaborations, and work towards cultural integration.
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Meet Our Teachers:
Meet Our Teachers:
Meet Our Teachers:
Tamanna O’Dea yellow) started her dance journey at age 6 with the majority of her formal dance training in Kathak, from Guru Malabika Guha. She is forever a student of dance, and is continuing to further her kathak training with Guru Marami Medhi. She has experience with Bengali Tagore & folk dancing, as well as styles from all over: fla
Tamanna O’Dea yellow) started her dance journey at age 6 with the majority of her formal dance training in Kathak, from Guru Malabika Guha. She is forever a student of dance, and is continuing to further her kathak training with Guru Marami Medhi. She has experience with Bengali Tagore & folk dancing, as well as styles from all over: flamenco, step, hip-hop, Manipuri, bellydancing, and always loves a good Zumba class! She has experience in choreographing large productions on stages around the country. Tamanna is a practicing ophthalmologist, serves in the Air National Guard, wife, and mom of 3. Besides dancing, she enjoys cooking, traveling and fitness.
Lopita Nath (blue) started her dance career at the age of 5, with Manipuri and Kathak style of classical dance. She is currently training with Guru Marami Medhi, Kathak exponent from Assam. She is also experienced in several other dance forms: Bihu and Jhumur . She has choreographed and performed at several events in San Antonio (Diwali, Asian Festivals, Republic Day). Lopita is the chair of the History Department and Director of the Asian Studies program at the University of the Incarnate Word. She coordinates the UIW Bollywood Dance team. She is mother to Avi. She enjoys traveling, reading and healthy living.
Runmee Barbara (in white) started dancing at the age of six, and trained in Kathak and Bharatnatyam under Guru Mukul Ahmed. She also has experience in semi-classical, Bihu (folk dance of Assam), freestyle fusion and traditional folk dances of India. Runmee has been part of Kalakriti Performing arts, Houston and has performed in many community events and dance dramas . She had a professional career in broadcast media. In the last few years, she has been working as an ESL tutor for adults and an educator in early childhood education. Runmee is a freelance writer, nature lover, likes mobile lifestyle photography and mostly enjoys doing Yoga and Acroyoga with her son, Arin.