Oxana Banshikova and Kirsten Newell are both prominent Bharatanatyam artists living in Edinburgh. Under the Cosmic Dance umbrella (established in Hong Kong in 2009) they have joined their efforts in growing and popularizing Bharatanatyam in its traditional and modern form in Scotland.
As Kalakshetra graduates and trained under the best artists in this field, they share 20 years of teaching and performing experience.
Oxana and Kirsten are striving to promote and grow innovative and high quality South Asian Dance through their collaborative and independent work in UK and abroad.
They have trained numerous successful dancers both in Hong Kong and UK and keep mentoring them as well as supporting and nurturing new talented students.
Cosmic Dance offers Bharatnatyam grade classes for kids and adults as well as Classical repertoire and fusion choreography courses.
Check out the range of classes they offer for everyone from beginners to advanced level dancers via classes page, find out what's coming up soon on the Events page, or learn more about our Productions. Don't hesitate to get in touch via email or social media if you have any questions.
"Whenever we encounter wonderful performances such as Cosmic Dance Recital, we need to acknowledge the daily dedication of the dancers behind the scenes. It is through their passion and persistence that traditional dance could be infused with the deepest emotions and continually improved in the 21st Century"
Review by Wangxiu Cheng, December 2022 (Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland)
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New class starting May 9
Bharatanatyam beginners for kids 5-8 years old.
In this playful class we will introduce the basics of Indian Classical Dance, explore hand gestures and their meanings, act out Indian mythological stories and create our own dance routine inspired by all the dancers 🌟.
Bharatanatyam beginners for kids 5-8 years old.
In this playful class we will introduce the basics of Indian Classical Dance, explore hand gestures and their meanings, act out Indian mythological stories and create our own dance routine inspired by all the dancers 🌟.