About
॥ नृत्यं भक्तिः शिवं स्तुतिः ॥
A little spacefor Kathak
Where rhythm becomes prayer, movement becomes expression, and every step carries a story.
Shiv Stuti is a space devoted to the beauty of Kathak and Indian classical dance — a pre-launch academy for rhythm, expression, and stories that continue to live.
The academy
What this space is
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.
A place to learn, express, and grow — one rhythm, one story, one step at a time.
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.
At Shiv Stuti, we wish to honour the traditional roots of Kathak while keeping the journey of learning warm, open, and joyful. We hope that every student finds here a place where they can learn at their own pace, grow with patience, and develop a lasting love for the art.
Above all, Shiv Stuti is our humble attempt to stay close to this beautiful tradition — to learn it with love, hold it with reverence, and gently pass its beauty forward.
Shiv Stuti — a space for rhythm, expression, and stories that continue to live.
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.
For Ananya, Kathak is not simply something she learnt — it is a part of the journey she has grown through, and one she now hopes to share with others.
Her path
How she arrived here
01 · Class 7
She began learning Kathak in Class 7, and what started as an interest slowly became a cherished part of her life. With each passing year, her affection for the art grew deeper, leading her to continue her formal training and complete one diploma after another.
02 · Prayag Distinction
She has completed her education and certification in Kathak from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad, with Distinction. Over the years, her journey has also brought her opportunities to receive awards and recognition for her performances in Kathak.
03 · Engineering
Dance remained close to her even through her college years, where she continued to perform on various occasions. Alongside her artistic journey, Ananya pursued an entirely different academic path and completed her B.Tech. in Aeronautical Engineering.
04 · Yoga & the arts
Her interests, however, have always extended beyond one discipline. She finds joy in yoga, the arts, and creative expression, each offering its own way of finding balance, movement, and stillness.
05 · Shiv Stuti
Today, Ananya hopes to share the same warmth and love for Kathak that first drew her to it as a young girl. As a teacher, she wishes to make the learning journey patient, meaningful, and joyful, while helping her students discover their own relationship with this beautiful art.
The path
Why this path
Three notes from the academy — the fuller list lives on Home.
01
Learn, don’t just imitate
Understand the rhythm, movement, expression, and story behind every piece.
02
Your pace matters
There is no race to perfection. Every student deserves the time to understand, practise, and grow.
03
Learn with purpose, perform with feeling
Build not only technique and confidence, but also a deeper connection with the art.
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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