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Welcome to Gurukul Dubai

Gurukul, a Dubai based organization with branches in Switzerland, works towards enhancing the practice, understanding and appreciation of Indian Art & Culture across the globe. Built on an aim to promote contemporary art in a social and educational context, Gurukul strives to develop a systematic and structured training programmes under the guidance of Guru Pali Chandra and Somna Tugnait.

Kathak

Kathak is an evolutionary art form which revolves around the concept of storytelling and is one of the most elegant and graceful dance forms. The fasc..

Training

Training sessions in Classical and Contemporary Kathak are held by Gurukul under the direction of Guru Pali Chandra at Karama and JLT. The teaching is. ISTD, UK

Our Gallery

We at Gurukul celebrate life in every moment. From a 5 year old winning her first dance medal to Paliji performing as Navinayika; each has been preserved by us in our vault. Our vault which is rich with memories from the past. A sneak peek of it is available on this website. Our in-house photographer and friend Dishna Mirchandani has artistically captured moments of history in the making.

News & Events

Never a dull moment. At Gurukul there is buzz round the year. Covid times have only propelled our ambition to work around issues. Whilst taking utmost precautions to avoid the spread of Covid, several online and face to face workshops and performances have been held. And there is a lot more to come. Our annual event Dancing Divas will be held in April 2022, ISTD Exams will continue as usual. In fact twice a year now to allow further flexibility of learning to our student body. Moving our head office from Karama to Sheikh Zayed Road. This state of the art will give our learners and art enthusiasts new beginnings.  The list is never ending….

INDYWOOD TELENT HUNT

27 Jun 2020 Satuday 11:00AM Live Zoom Webinar withGURU

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SUMMAR ACTIVITIES

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Our Instagram

Grade 2 kids learnt a new tukdas today. And they can teach you too. With Dhanashree Ma'am at Gurukul Studios.
Grade 2 kids learnt a new tukdas today. And they can teach you too. With Dhanashree Ma'am at Gurukul Studios.
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My Desi Girl. @jan_ice0126 . We all love you! Dancing with @aanya.kathak at @payel_kathak.36  farewell yesterday..Sweet!
Thankyou @priya.sathish.3517 for the amazing videokari. ;)
My Desi Girl. @jan_ice0126 . We all love you! Dancing with @aanya.kathak at @payel_kathak.36 farewell yesterday..Sweet! Thankyou @priya.sathish.3517 for the amazing videokari. 😉
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@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. 
Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
@payel_kathak.36 Our Payel's farewell with more than 100 of us at Zabeel park. A day full of mixed feelings. Day to see her leave Gurukul as a faculty, but also a day to see her moving towards a wedding mandap as a bride. Thankyou all for being there today and making it a very special day for her and all of us at Gurukul.
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@rajanishridhar a highly accomplished Carnatic music vocalist, a dear friend and mother of @swarashri_kathak Shridhar will be performing her themed concert - 'Ganga The Journey' today at the Kochi Biennale at 7.30pm IST  Watch it live on their Instagram https://instagram.com/kochibiennale?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Please join us at Dubai time 6pm.
@rajanishridhar a highly accomplished Carnatic music vocalist, a dear friend and mother of @swarashri_kathak Shridhar will be performing her themed concert - 'Ganga The Journey' today at the Kochi Biennale at 7.30pm IST Watch it live on their Instagram https://instagram.com/kochibiennale?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Please join us at Dubai time 6pm.
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https://instagram.com/kochibiennale?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

@swarashri_kathak Shridhar Dr @palichandra_kathak Pali Chandra's prime student and an amazing solo dancer is presenting *YUVATI* at the Kochi Biennale today at 7.30pm IST 
Please click on the link to watch it live!
https://instagram.com/kochibiennale?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= @swarashri_kathak Shridhar Dr @palichandra_kathak Pali Chandra's prime student and an amazing solo dancer is presenting *YUVATI* at the Kochi Biennale today at 7.30pm IST Please click on the link to watch it live!
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Holi performance at the @expocitydubai was so much fun. A packed Jubilee Stage arena, people playing Phoolon ki Holi organised by the @india_in_dubai  CGI Dubai was a riot of colours. 
Thankyou @nirupama_rajendra for sharing this choreography and music. Everyone loved it!
#holiindubai
#kathak
#expocitydubai
Holi performance at the @expocitydubai was so much fun. A packed Jubilee Stage arena, people playing Phoolon ki Holi organised by the @india_in_dubai CGI Dubai was a riot of colours. Thankyou @nirupama_rajendra for sharing this choreography and music. Everyone loved it! #holiindubai #kathak #expocitydubai
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Celebrate where you can, when you can. Green rooms are packed so Gurukul girls wait in the washrooms...happily @expocitydubai . Love life. Happy Holi! #Kathak #ClassicalDance #GurukulStudios #HappyHoli #expo
Celebrate where you can, when you can. Green rooms are packed so Gurukul girls wait in the washrooms...happily @expocitydubai . Love life. Happy Holi! #Kathak #ClassicalDance #GurukulStudios #HappyHoli #expo
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Diwali 2022 celebration was fabulous and now it's time for Holi at Dubai EXPO city. Join us Dubaiites. The Indian community led by the @Consulate General of India in Dubai will be hosting the event tomorrow at 4pm. Free entry, lots of fun and food. 
Date 11th March
Time 4pm
Venue: Jubilee Stage, EXPO city Dubai

#consulategeneralofindia 
#kathakdance 
#dubaicelebration 
#expo2020 
#jubileestageexpo2020
Diwali 2022 celebration was fabulous and now it's time for Holi at Dubai EXPO city. Join us Dubaiites. The Indian community led by the @Consulate General of India in Dubai will be hosting the event tomorrow at 4pm. Free entry, lots of fun and food. Date 11th March Time 4pm Venue: Jubilee Stage, EXPO city Dubai #consulategeneralofindia #kathakdance #dubaicelebration #expo2020 #jubileestageexpo2020
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