About Shiksha … Founded with the vision of endowing our children with education in the customs, practices and traditions of Hinduism, Shiksha aims to nourish them with the wealth of India’s Arts and Cultural heritage and instill in them a lifelong commitment to Hindu spiritual values; the values we cherish as parents and wish to pass on to our children. Classes offered year-round. Performing Arts Indian Language & Fine Arts Enrichment & Spirituality Instruments Harmonium Professional Band Violin Languages Bengali Gujarathi Hindi Marathi Tamil Sanskrit Nature Club Dance Arangetram Preparations (Classical dance Debut) Bharatanatyam Garba Fusion / Bollywood Traditional Arts of India and East Asia Hinduism Gods & Godesses Sanskrit Slokas Vocal Carnatic Music Hindustani Music Vedic Math Arengetram Prep Basic (Classical Dance) Advanced Band Arenegetram Prep 1&2 (Classical Dance) Beginning Kids Band Bharatnatyam Carnatic Vocal- Ananda Fusion/ Bollywood / Garba Dance Gods & Goddess and Sloka Gujarati Harmonium Hindi Level 1 & 2 Hindi Level 2 & 3 Hindi Level 3 Hinduism Hindustani Vocal Marathi Nature Club : Hands on Science Percussion – All Levels Sanskrit & Sloka Sanskrit 4+ Yrs Tamil Level 1 Tamil Level 2 Tamil Level 3 Vedic Math Violin Yoga for Adults Yoga for Kids TweetEmail TweetEmail

April Rain School of Chinese Dance & Education teaches a variety of Chinese dances: Chinese classical, Chinese Ballet and contemporary, and mostly Chinese folk dances. The curriculum is designed to gently introduce students to a structured and safe classroom environment while instilling in them the physical and emotional confidence to explore and create. April Rain Dance has been invited to perform around Austin. April Rain’s south location also offers bilingual and immersion Mandarin lessons. TweetEmail TweetEmail

Founded in 2014, Dance Another World is an English language immersion program taught through dance. Serving non-native English speaking students from lower-socioeconomic areas, students learn to communicate through creative movement. Dance Another World works with organizations such as Afterschool Centers on Education (ACE) in the Austin Independent School District and with Cedars International Academy Charter School. In their AISD programs, they assist students with homework help and offer a healthy snack provided by their nutritional sponsors, Whole Foods Market. Their program touches communities in every part of Austin, helping to provide a safe environment for children to learn English and build confidence. To date, their Dance Another World staff has taught more than 250 students ranging in ages from 5 to 16. Dance Another World is a registered 501c (3) non-profit organization. TweetEmail TweetEmail