Shakti School of Dance Pushkar

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Women in traditional Indian sarees practicing classical Indian dance.
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Celebrating 21 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.

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2026 Temple Offerings

Shakti School of Dance - Pushkar, Rajasthan India

ODISSI CLASSICAL DANCE . PRANAM . INDIAN FUSION . RAJASTHANI DANCE . YOGA

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ODISSI CLASSICAL DANCE INTENSIVE TRAINING

ICCHAĀ ~ JÑANA ~ KRIYA

10 Day Classical Dance Temple Immersion

February 14 - 24, 2026

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INDIAN FUSION DANCE INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

Preliminary ~ Level 1 & 2

2 Day Indian Fusion Dance Temple Immersion

March 1 & 2, 2026

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PRANAM

Reverential Salutations

2 Day Pranam Dance Temple Immersion

February 26 & 27, 2026

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SINGLE CLASSES, CONCERTS & SPECIAL WORKSHOPS

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Pre-Registration Required

February, 2026

COMING SOON!

Here you will be immersed in the teachings of our vibrant authentic lineages and find a space where Yoga & Dance are one.

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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. 

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