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Aparna’s Dance Studio is a Dance school in the Franklin, Wisconsin, USA offers training on Indian Classical (Bharatanatyam), Semi-Classical, Bollywood, and varieties of Indian Folk Dances (Bihu, Sambalpuri, Garba, Bhangra etc.) owned, directed and taught by Aparna Bag, an esteemed Indian classical dancer with Sangeet Bivakar Award (highest award presented to eminent artists for lifetime achievements in the field of performing arts). This Dance school offers dance training to any age groups starting 4 yrs. We also prepare students and dance groups who perform on different public shows.
I am Aparna Bag, a professional Indian Classical Dancer with Sangeet Bivakar Award (highest award presented to eminent artists for lifetime achievements in the field of performing arts). I was born and brought up in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, and, currently residing in Franklin, Wisconsin, USA.
I received my initial dance training under the guidance of Shri Sadhan Guha, famous classical dancer from West Bengal, India at the age of four . I continued my learning under the guidance of Smt. Kashmira Samanta, disciple of Guru Dr. Thankamani Kutti, famous Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam dancer and teacher. She and her late husband P. Govindan Kutty, are widely known for their contributions in promoting South Indian dance, music and theatre in West Bengal.
I have performed in various prestigious dance festivals, stage & TV shows. Some of them are as follows:
· Swami Ishatmananda Ji's Program at Pewaukee (Wisconsin, USA)
· Indian Dance Showcase at Wilson Park Senior Center (Wisconsin, USA)
· Holi Celebration Pewaukee (Wisconsin, USA)
· Indian Dance Showcase at Franklin Public Library (Wisconsin, USA)
· Inauguration of AAEIO Milwaukee (Wisconsin, USA)
· Diwali Celebration Pewaukee (Wisconsin, USA)
· India Fest Milwaukee/Wisconsin (Wisconsin, USA)
· Silver City International Festival (Wisconsin, USA)
· Anand Mela (Wisconsin, USA)
· BCSM Durga Puja (Wisconsin, USA)
· Udayashankar Dance Festival (West Bengal, India)
· Kalinga Dance Festival (Orissa, India)
· Konark Dance Festival (Orissa, India)
· Puri Beach Festival (Orissa, India)
I have appeared & performed in various TV channels such as:
· E-Tv Bangla , Tara Music, Colors Bangla, etc.
· Kolkata - Doordarshan
Apart from classical dance, I am also expert in performing Rabindra Nritya, Bollywood Style and Semi-classical forms.
As a dance teacher, I initially started teaching classical dance in India. Gradually, I started teaching Bollywood, semi-classical, classical and creatives styles to different age groups in the USA.
I have been awarded Sangeet Sree Award (senior diploma with distinction) and Sangeet Bivakar Award (highest award presented to eminent artists for lifetime achievements in the field of performing arts) from Bangiya Sangeet Parishad.
Bivakar Award: Highest Award presented to eminent Artist for lifetime achievements in the field of Performing Arts
Welcome to Aparna's Dance Studio!
Contact us for a Free Trial class & many exciting benefits! We are currently looking for any beginners (4+ Kids or adults). Currently providing exciting offer on class fees. Special discount available for family members.