DNC DANCE & YOGA STUDIO
Teacher Training ProgrammeTraining the next generation of Kathak dance teachers in the UK
What is involved?
Observing classes
Assisting classes
Teaching classes
- You will learn what it means to be an outstanding teacher.
- Understanding the difference between a teacher and Guru.
- Teaching methodoligies, to deliver content in the most effective way based on each students’ unique learning style.
- Imparting cultural values to every single student.
- Enhancing personal development through dance.
Our TRAINEE TeacherS
The future of dance…
Samantha Booth - Grade 6
Samantha did a degree in contemporary dance and this is where she was introduced to South Asian Dance, through the study of Akram Khan and Shobana Jaya Singh. Upon graduating, she joined DNC for Kathak training in 2012. Now almost ten years later, she has successfully completed 5 graded exams and teaches many of the classes. Aside from this, she is a performer regularly dancing as a soloist at live shows and events.
Charlotte Richards - Grade 5
Charlotte did a degree in contemporary dance and this is where she was introduced to South Asian Dance, through the study of Akram Khan and Shobana Jaya Singh. Upon graduating, she joined DNC for Kathak training in 2005. Now almost 17years later, she has successfully completed 5 graded exams and teaches many of the classes online as well as in her hometown of Cornwall. Aside from this, she is a performer regularly dancing as a soloist at live shows and events.
Khushi Mishra - Grade 5
Khushi has been learning at DNC since she was 4 years old. Today, as a confident 15 year old, Khushi continues her Kathak training at Grade 5 ISTD level, alongside assisting the kid’s classes at weekends. She is a role model to the many children who look upto her. Nikita has been privileged to watch Khushi grow up, under her guidance in both dance and personal development. Khushi reflects; “Assisting classes is an amazing experience that has taught me so many life aspects such as leadership, teamwork and patience. I have watched many kids grow into beautiful dancers that have such amazing potential. I am truly thankful to Nikita for providing me with this wonderful experience.”
Ria Panesar {aged 21) - Grade 5
Ria began learning at DNC when she was 4 years old. Now as a creative 21 year old, she is studying Fine Arts at University. Having grown up with Nikita, she has matured into a technically proficient dancer with a very strong foundation in Kathak. She assists the children and adult's classes and is very thorough in her teaching. She has a special emphasis on mindfulness in dance,
Tia Chaudhary (aged 15) - Grade 5
Tia began training at DNC when she was 6 years old. Over the last 9 years she has matured into an expressive dancer with strong stage presence. She assists the children's dance classes and has grown in confidence as a result. She is very creative and has a flare for choreography.
Kavyaa Prasad {aged 15} - Grade 5
Kavyaa learnt Kathak for a few years in India before moving to the UK. She has been studying with Nikita consistently for the past 6 years and during this time has completed 4 graded exams. She has an authentic style of dance due to her Indian roots and a natural grace in her dance. She assists the adults classes.
teacher training programme
with Nikita
From the time I took my first steps in dance, I knew that one day I would teach. The profound impact that dance had on my own life, was not something I could keep to myself. Sharing my gifts with others came naturally to me, although I did at times crave correction and guidance. This TT programme is unique as it provides dancers an opportunity to learn HOW to teach, alongside training in dance themselves. It provides a platform, so that by the time they graduate they will have a wider range of career options.
– Nikita Thakrar
Kathak Students
Years Established
Contact us
Location: DNC Dance & Yoga Studio,
459 Bath Road, Slough, SL1 6AA
Telephone: +441628298582
Email: admin@dncstudio.com