INDIAN DANCE SCHOOL

INDIAN DANCE SCHOOL Indian Dance SchoolIndian Dance School offers Kathak Dance Classes online and at several places in greater Chicago area. The school is a charitable organization formed by Gauri Jog under IRS Section 501(3)(c) with EIN 26-3110772 to promote physical fitness through Kathak dance and to learn rich cultural heritage of India. Since 1999 the school has provided basic dance training to more than one thousand students. For needy students the school offers free Kathak dance education. About Gauri JogGauri Jog (formerly Gauri Kale) is Indian classical Kathak dancer, choreographer and dance teacher. She has been practicing Kathak dance since 1975 and received her training from Guru Madan Pande, Madhurita Sarang and Lalita Hardas. Her command over rhythm, powerful pirouettes, crisp footwork, creative choreographic skills has made her one of the finest exponents of the Lucknow-Jaipur dance style. Dance ProgramsAs of November 2025, the school has staged more than 450 dance shows in North America and India with acclaimed creations such as Krishna Leela, Stee Shakti, Shakuntala, Jhansi Ki Rani, Kathak Yatra, East meets West, Fire – the Fiery Tale, Ramayana, Dance For Olympics, among others. The group regularly performs for community organizations, schools, colleges, state and federal agencies, fairs, temples and corporations.