Shakti School of Dance India
Celebrating 20 years of Shakti School of Dance!
The only school of its kind - located inside the Rang Nath Venu Gopal Temple. A space where dance and holistic movement practices root in the sacred. Bridging Indian folk and classical dance heritage with a robust contemporary vision.
SSD was the first school in history to offer regular classes in Kalbeliya and Rajasthani folk dances, the first to bring Odissi classical dance to Rajasthan and the first international project that bridged students from all over the world with indigenous folk artists - paving a way to engage with the intricate dance cultures of India at a global scale. Many charitable projects that benefit traditional artists and young aspiring dancers have blossomed over the years through Colleena Shakti’s unflinching commitment to uplift and celebrate culture.
Our Offerings
ODISSI INTENSIVE TRAININGS
Our school stresses the rigor and precision of classical Indian dance, the practice and philosophy of yoga, and the rich cultural context which makes Odissi dance unique.
INDIAN FUSION FORMATION
A Certified Training Program and cultural immersion in Colleena’s unique fusion style of dance based on Indian, Middle Eastern and Contemporary aesthetics.
DROP IN CLASSES + WORKSHOPS
Drop-in classes in Odissi classical dance, Rajasthani folk dance forms such as Kalbeliya, as well as Indian Fusion Belly Dance, Rajasthani, Indian Aesthetic Theory.
HEARTBEAT OF RAJASTHAN!
Rajasthani Folk Dance & Music Festival in Pushkar. Master dance and music classes, performances, conferences and more!
March 4 – 8, 2025
Here you will be immersed in the teachings of our vibrant authentic lineages and find a space where Yoga & Dance are one.
Drop into the joy of Rajasthani folk dance, Indian Fusion and North Indian dances with local dance and music legends or experience our daily Yoga and Odissi stepping class during our dance season (January – April). Join our cultural immersions in Odissi Classical Indian dance at our main school location at Pushkar, Rajasthan (India). This is where our most intensive training happens in the year, as well as our annual Temple Dance Festival in March.
