Sarika Parekh has been a Kathak practitioner for over three decades and has been teaching Kathak style of Indian classical dance in San Francisco since 2004. Sarika founded SF Kala Kendra in 2010 to promote Indian art and cultural heritage by providing learning opportunities in the field of Indian classical arts in San Francisco. We aim to provide our students the confidence, knowledge and skills required to perform in public, either as soloist or in groups. SF Kala Kendra offers beginner, intermediate and advance level classes in Kathak dance on year round basis. Our classes are designed to enhance creativity, focus, confidence, team sprit, independence, culture, respect, discipline, multitasking, organization and bringing best out of every student. Classes are offered in small group settings to ensure maximum supervision and attention. Sarika customizes the sessions based on studentâs interests, and needs while ensuring that the syllabus requirements are met. We accept students ages four through adult based on their readiness for learning specific style.