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Best Dance Group/Academy
Meher Dance Company
  • Engaged in "Art of Dance" 360 Film by Buzzfeed in collaboration with Joffrey Ballet and Muntu Dance Theater
  • Been actively engaged in the Chicago land community and teaching the art of Bollywood and Indian dance
  • a) To over 100 students in the kids program and
    b) to Adults and community members in various other programs.
  • Opening Performance at Sonu Nigam's 2014 contest,
    performing at local and national non - profit organizations,
    corporates and community events
  • Check out our website www.meherdance.com 
 
Jinoo Varghese
  • Nach Mere Jaan Winners
  • AIA Competition Winners
  • IL State Fair performance
Junoon Dance Company
  • Have performed and organized 3 flash mob dance sequences in the City of Chicago (Michigan Avenue) to promote Indian Culture with videos reaching over 17k views and attracted large crowds to watch the surprise dance performances
    Started with 2 students and 1 instructor and has grown to a company with over 40 students and 7 instructors within 1 and half years.
  • Have performed for Windy City Bulls, V Chilli events, FIA, Live2U, and other local oraganizations
  • Please visit our page at www.facebook.com/JunoonDanceCompany
Uma Muthiah
  • I have been teaching Bharatanatyam in Lake County area for the last 8 years.
  • Started the institution with just 5 students but it has now grown to more than 60 students in three different locations.
  • I am very humbled to spread a wonderful Indian culture to these wonderful kids and to be part of their life.

Bollywood Rhythms

  • Studio running successfully for over 11 yrs now with over 200 student ranging from 3-60 yrs Only bollywood studio to compete in the mainstream competition and win nationals
  • Won various awards locally and have performanced in various organisations and community events....
  • won various competitions like Naach meri Jaan / AIA / Desi Junction.
  • Trained over 3000+ students over the years
  • Check us out on : www.bollywoodrhythms.com
  • And we have all the awards displayed in the studio for best choreography / best costumes / high energy routines / judges choice awards to name few
Yeh Cheez Dance Group

Yeh Cheez Dance Group has been performing for the past 10 years.
They have done over 150 shows/performances in the Midwest.
According to the newspapers, they are considered as one the best dance groups in the Midwest.
They have performed along with the Dream Team during the Dream Team Concert in Chicago.
They have also performed with actress Neha Dhupia, and she was mesmerized by their moves.
Some of the dancers of this group have also participated in many dance competitions, such as "Dance India Dance", "Boogie Woogie", etc and have won many titles.

Kalashree Dance Academy by Toral Chaudhari 

  • Over the past 27 years, Kalashree Dance Academy has had over 700 Bharatnatyam students collectively, and by the end of this summer, 138 of these students will have successfully completed their arangetrams accompanied by live musicians and with a complete graduate course as well.
  • Kalashree Dance Academy has received multiple awards from organizations such as TV Asia, IndiaTV, Gujarati Samaj, FIA, FAA, and many more renowned organizations under the categories of Best Choreography, Best Director, and even for Best Dance for many different types of folk, fusion, and classical dance styles.
  • It is our mission in the academy to promote the spread of Indian Culture in the Midwest and beyond through the amazing art form known as Bharatanatyam.
  • Our alumni take what they have learned and move on to create their own styles of dance and even implement this skill in their daily lives.
  • Kalashree Dance Academy is a welcoming environment in which students can fully express themselves through the form of dance. Not only this, but students often find lifelong friends during their 7-9 year  certified course and a second mother through Guru Toral Chaudhari who is constantly by their side for not only the course but throughout their entire life as well.
  • Alongside Bharatnatyam, Kalashree Dance Academy offers Bollywood and all Indian Folk dances as well.
  • Visit www.kalashreedance.com  for more information and check us out on Facebook!
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Rhythms and Grace Dance Studio

  • Rhythms & Grace Dance Studio was built on the creative vision of Artistic Director, Shalini Dixit.
  • A natural performer, she has had the opportunity to train under Shiamak Davar (world renowned choreographer & guru of Contemporary dance in India) and Saroj Khan (one of the most prominent Indian dance choreographers in Hindi cinema.)  
  • Some of Shalini’s choreograph projects include training contestant of Boogie-woogie, North America; Indian cultural shows in Copenhagen (Denmark); Florida, California & Illinois (North America).  
  • Shalini believes dancing is not just about putting steps together but a medium of self-expression.
  • It takes the audience through an emotional journey and entertains them all in a matter of few minute
  • The studio strives to be a brand ambassador of Indian culture .
  • We lead the India day parade in Naperville with Sunidhi Chauhan as the Grand Marshall.
  • We have always represented India's rich culture at various Community events .
  • Our students take pride in learning about Indian culture and understand the importance of right values .
  • Our groups have won each year at the UPA dance competitions and Aurora Cultural Festival . We have also participated and won appreciation from the Mayor of Aurora city and Naperville for or contribution to the community as a whole.
  • The studio takes prides in representing India on various levels .
  • We have performed at Navy Pier and the Museum of Science and Industry. https://www.facebook.com/RhythmsandGrace/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel