Welcome to Utkarsh Dance Academy, LLP

Today, Utkarsh is acknowledge nationally and internationally as one of the premier institutions for learning Indian Classical Dance form: Bharatnatyam, Indian Folk, and Bollywood Dances.

Since 1998, over 1000 students of the academy have successfully represented India – nationally and internationally in various children and youth folklore dance festivals in countries like France, Canada, Austria, China, Portugal, Switzerland, Italy and USA among others and will continue the tradition by participating in one of the world’s biggest children folklore festival in Taiwan 2019.

The Teacher

Mrs Behnaz S Todiwala is the Art Director of Utkarsh Dance Academy. An ardent follower and devotee of Lord Shiva, she has over 40 years of training and experience in the classical dance form of Bharatnatyam.

She is the first Parsee girl in Gujarat and third Parsee girl in India in the field of Bharatnatyam.

The 4 facets of Utkarsh Dance Academy

1) Cultural Exchange Program

Cultural exchange programs are organized every year to give students an opportunity to participate in the International Children and Youth Dance Festivals. Thereby contributing to the International arts and cultural communities.

2) Art Study Tours

Art study tours are an unique opportunity for students to learn about the rich Indian cultural heritage through the Indian Classical Dance.

3) Dance Productions

The productions are at the forefront of the Indian Classical Folk and Bollywood dance scene. Each repertoire is choreographed under the creative direction of Mrs Behnaz S Todiwala, the Art director of Utkarsh Dance Academy LLP.

4) Natyaratna – A classical presentation

Natyaratna is Utkarsh Dance Academy’s signature classical dance presentation performed with a different narrative every year.

Latest events of Utkarsh Dance Academy

Kalbelia dance performance in Portugal-2018

Our Branches

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Our Registered Office

B H 28, Samarth Park B, Shakti Tower, Adajan, Surat – 395009, Gujarat, India.

Ph: +91 99300 30338

We are Social

The social media channels have been created to keep well wishers, fans and enthusiast up-to-date with all the latest happenings inside the world. One can visit the youtube page and watch some of our performances. We are also active on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube to make sure that no one misses out on important news and announcements. Be sure to follow/subscribe to our pages.