This is basic home page of Nitin & Gauri Jog.

We live at Schaumburg, IL. Nitin is a independent SAP HR Consultant and Gauri (Gauri Kale before marriage) is a Dance Teacher. Gauri teaches north Indian classical dance - Kathak to interested students in greater Chicago area.

Please visit my new web site http://www.gaurijog.com for all the details about my Indian Dance School and Kathak dancing. My school is located at Schaumburg, a Chicago suburb.

About our School

After 11 years of hard work we are a established premier dance school teaching Kathak, Bollywood, Yoga and Folk dances in greater Chicago area. We offer lessons (both in person and online) in Classical Kathak, bollywood dancing, fusion with other dance styles such as Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Jazz and Flamenco. We also teach choreography and we have tailored our curriculum to suit the young generation.

About Gauri Jog (Gauri Kale)

Gauri Jog has been dancing and teaching dance for the last 30 years. She was trained in combination of Jaipur and Lucknow Gharana (styles) of Indian Classical Dance, Kathak. She has a double masters in Nutrition and Education. She loves teaching and is especially admired by parents about her interaction with the kids, hardwork and dedication to dancing. Gauri loves travelling, making new friends and music.

About our Programs

Our shows are characterized by professionalism, creative content, storyline and fusion with other dance styles (such as Jazz, Ballet, Mexican, Bharatnatyam, Flamenco) and are widely admired by newspapers and the media. Our most notable productions include Jhansi Ki Rani, Fire - the Fiery Tale, East Meets West, Dance for Olympics 2016, fundraising events for various organizations, among many different programs.

Why learn at our school?

There are many dance schools in Chicago area and most people do not know how to evaluate them. Parents simply select a so called dance teacher since he/she lives within a commuting distance. We are a not-for-profit company devoted to promoting Indian dance and give emphasis to quality education and training. This is evident from our dance performances and overall achievements of our students both in and outside of schools.

Why learn Indian Dance?

Learning Indian Classical dance offers an opportunity to learn Indian culture and traditions. Kathak given emphasis on grace, expressions and vigorous footwork. This makes your body look younger, loose body weight and brings lot of excitement in life. Our performances on stage makes young ones audacious from early age. Dancing helps to relieve every day stress and make new friends. You may be star at a talent show or wedding party or at the national pageant!!