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Shiv Stuti — burgundy silk medallion with gold Shiv Stuti lettering, trishul and damaruशिव स्तुतिShiv Stuti
Shiv Stuti — burgundy silk medallion with gold Shiv Stuti lettering, trishul and damaru, Kathak Academy

॥ नृत्यं भक्तिः शिवं स्तुतिः ॥

WHERE RHYTHM BECOMES PRAYER, MOVEMENT BECOMES EXPRESSION, AND EVERY STEP CARRIES A STORY.

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The space

A little spacefor Kathak

Shiv Stuti is a space devoted to the beauty of Kathak and Indian classical dance. Rooted in tradition and nurtured with love, we hope to make the journey of learning graceful, meaningful, and joyful.

For us, dance is not only about movement or rhythm. It is about the quiet beauty that lives between them — the grace of an expression, the feeling within a story, the joy of a rhythm, and the stillness that comes with practice.

A place to learn, express, and grow — one rhythm, one story, one step at a time.

Ananya Sadera, founder of Shiv Stuti
Ananya Sadera, Founder & teacher

Founder

Ananya Sadera

Founder & teacher

Ananya Sadera’s journey with Kathak began quite simply — with a love for dancing that had been with her since childhood.

She began learning Kathak in Class 7, and later completed her certification from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, with Distinction.

Today she hopes to share that same warmth as the teacher of this space.

Forthcoming

What’s coming

Nothing is live yet. These are the three things being prepared — not a catalogue of classes you can join today.

Not live yet

Kathak classes

Thoughtfully structured classes for those beginning their Kathak journey.

Not live yet

Workshops & learning sessions

Occasional workshops and special sessions exploring different aspects of Kathak — from taal, tatkaar, and abhinaya to poetry, storytelling, and repertoire.

Not live yet

Art & culture

Through our content and initiatives, we hope to bring forward the stories, music, traditions, and cultural richness that live within Indian classical dance.

See what is being prepared

The path

Why this path

Three intentions, held lightly. The work is still being prepared.

  1. 01

    Learn, don’t just imitate

    Understand the rhythm, movement, expression, and story behind every piece.

  2. 02

    Tradition, without feeling distant

    Learn Kathak through its traditional foundations in a space that feels warm and welcoming.

  3. 03

    Your pace matters

    There is no race to perfection. Every student deserves the time to understand, practise, and grow.

At Shiv Stuti, we don’t want you to simply learn to dance. We want you to discover what dance can become for you.

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Join the circle

Classes are not open yet. Leave your name — when they begin, we will write back. You can also reach us at shivstuti02@gmail.com.

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