ARPAN DANCE ACADEMY

Serving Classical Kathak in the D.C. Metro Area for 15 years.

Namaste!


My name is Bratati Saha, and I am and artist, educator, and performer of the Indian classical dance, Kathak.
I am founder of Arpan Dance Academy, an arts school with direct affiliated with the Pracheen Kala Kendra University of Fine Arts in India. My students work towards a Kathak dance diploma, adhering to official university diploma standards.

From leading international masterclasses with the US Embassy of India, to serving as a Board Director and Former Chairman of IDEA, our vision at Arpan is to continue the cultural exchange of classical Indian arts.
Dr. Bratati Saha
Director of Arpan Dance Academy

Awards

​​Arpan has been invited to perform prestigious events, such as International Women’s Peace Conference in 2007, Wolf Trap, Kennedy Memorial Museum in Dallas, Indian Embassy,
​PeaceJam, and in many world-class venues. ​

Featured Award
12-30-22: Director Bratati Saha awarded Doctorate in Kolkata, India

Read our awards page to learn more.

Class Information

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Arpan has been an academy for students of all ages, welcoming both younger students to adults seeking to continue a passion in Kathak dance.

Please check here for class information, or feel free to contact us with the contacts below.

Community
From Holi celebrations, Annual Recitals, pujas, potlucks, performances...

From children, to college graduates, to adult students....

...Arpan is a community for students and families to come together.

Interested?


​Check out these links!

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