Our Story &
Philosophy

Jaipur Flok Dance
22+
Years

Where Every
Step Tells a Story

Founded in 2003 by Guru Jaipur Flok Dance — trained under Padma Shri Guru Rajendra Singh — our academy was born from a singular belief: that classical Indian dance is not merely an art form, but a path to understanding oneself and the world.

What began as a small studio in Lodhi Colony has grown into one of Delhi's most respected dance institutions, with over 1,200 students trained across Kathak, Bharatanatyam, and Odissi. Our alumni have performed on national and international stages, won state and national competitions, and — more importantly — found lifelong joy in movement.

We believe that dance belongs to everyone. Our classes welcome children as young as four and adults who discover their passion at sixty. Every student is met with the same patience, rigour, and love.

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What We Believe In

Devotion

Every raga, every tala, every gesture is offered as a form of devotion — to the art, to the tradition, and to the teachers who came before us.

Rigour

Classical dance demands discipline. We train our students to understand the why behind every movement — not just to perform, but to embody.

Inclusivity

Dance has no boundaries of age, background, or ability. We welcome all students with equal warmth and craft teaching to individual needs.

Legacy

We are custodians of ancient traditions. Our responsibility is to preserve and transmit them faithfully while allowing space for personal expression.

Our Journey

Milestones Through the Years

2003
Academy Founded

Jaipur Flok Dance opens the first studio in Lodhi Colony with 12 founding students and a vision to share classical dance with Delhi.

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2008
First National Recognition

Our students win gold at the National Youth Kathak Championship. The academy is featured in The Hindu's arts section.

2013
Bharatanatyam Wing Launched

Guru Meera Iyer joins and establishes the Bharatanatyam programme, expanding our classical repertoire significantly.

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2018
International Performance Tour

Academy ensemble tours London, Toronto, and Dubai — performing at major Indian cultural festivals to standing ovations.

2023
Two Decades of Excellence

We celebrate 20 years with a landmark performance at Kamani Auditorium featuring 80 students across all disciplines.

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Awards & Accolades

2024
Best Classical Dance Academy – Delhi
Delhi Arts Council Annual Awards
2022
Cultural Preservation Excellence Award
Ministry of Culture, Government of India
2019
Outstanding Contribution to Kathak
Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi
2017
Best Performing Arts School – North India
India Today Education Awards
2015
National Youth Development through Arts
UNICEF India Arts Initiative
2010
Guru of the Year – Classical Dance
Spic Macay National Convention
22+
Years of Excellence
1.2k
Students Trained
48
Performances
12
Awards Won
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