We were so delighted to welcome Katrina Ji for our Bollywood inspired cultural event. The performance was vibrant, engaging, and full of energy -- with lots of different types of dancing and props. Our residents and families especially appreciated the colorful costumes, the interactive moments, and the opportunity to experience traditional and fusion styles of Indian dance up close. The performance created such a joyful and festive atmosphere -- many residents shared afterwards that it was one of their favorite events we've hosted. Thank you, Culture Shakti, for bringing such beauty, authenticity, and warmth to our community. We would gladly invite you back again for future celebrations! read more

Katrina Ji - Performing Arts Near Me

Katrina Ji is a fantastic performer and teacher of Rajasthani styles of dance. She also teaches Bhangra and Bollywood styles with her usual exuberance and high energy. I am taking classes from her and I highly recommend her skill and background in this type of dance. She also has sources for the accessories and costumes that are recommended in Rajasthani style. read more

Katrina is such an amazing teacher with lots of passion and very detail oriented. Her art of teaching and strategy is incredible as it is very clear snd don't feel confused. Always feel exited snd look forward to attend her class instead of long distance as she is worth the drive. I feel lucky to find her as my dance instructor as right foundation is the key to learn properly. read more

We were very lucky to have Katrina Ji perform for us at India Club in Laguna Woods Village, a senior community. We were all so fascinated and captivated by this young lady's dances! Many in the audience had never watched anything like this, so it was a very pleasant surprise to watch this talented lady who is so accomplished. But what captivated me the most was her sweet nature - very affable, good hearted, unpresumptuous and charming! Katrina, blessings from India Club! read more

I took classes from her, I love her creativeness of dance It's not common in L.A. Very unique and impressive, her costume is colorful, unique and beautiful! It caught my attention deeply. She has rich facial expression, with most brighttest eyes which can tell beautiful stories read more

I had no idea this lil gem studio was located on Beacon Hill until a friend recently pointed it out! Yoga is cancelled for now, but there is a cool Nia Class I must get up early and try that one too! I took a great punk rock yoga class on Sat morning @ 10 am. http://www.punkrockyoga.com/ The instructor was really good. It was a creative, fun yoga flow class with some meditation. All types of folks and style levels are welcome here. I felt at ease right away. It was a good workout for only $10.00 drop in fee. They have live band some days and otherwise good down tempo style background music. I will drop in again for sure. read more

I have been coming to learn at Culture Shakti for a few years now. Katrina has created a wonderful place where anyone can come and feel comfortable. I currently take ATS Bellydance, Bollywood, SOUL, and Rajasthani. Katrina and all her teachers are wonderful! Katrina has also organized tours to Rajasthan. I went in February 2016 and it was a fantastic experience. We got to spend time with families and musicians and dancers, at their homes, and it was very special. Something most tourists do not get to experience. She is well respected in the Indian community here and abroad. Thanks Katrina for all you've given to me. My life is changed! read more

Katrina Ji is a great teacher and performer. She is knowledgeable and patient in teaching. I highly suggest taking classes from her. If you have a chance to see her perform it's amazing. read more

Usually the first thing people do when they walk into the Skin Deep studio is remark upon what a pretty space it is. With its high ceilings, beautiful dark wood floors, tall windows and deep red walls you can't help but think you're lucky to dance somewhere so lovely. A converted classroom in an old school building, there are lots of little cubbies for storing personal belongings safely out of the way. Big mirrors line one wall. The space is well-lit and features a professional sound system. Skin Deep Dance offers many different kinds of specialty dance and fitness classes such as American Tribal Style (ATS) bellydance, Bollywood dance, NIA and more. I have taken mainly ATS, tribal fusion bellydance and conditioning for bellydance at Skin Deep. I have found all the instructors to be very knowledgeable, professional and welcoming. In addition to regular weekly classes, the studio plays host to occasional workshops by local, national and international performers. Past and upcoming workshop instructors include Deb Rubin, Rose Harden, Tempest, Samantha Riggs, members of Fat Chance Belly Dance and many others. Owner and ATS instructor Katrina tries to make Skin Deep a truly friendly and safe place to learn to dance. It is clear she loves what she does and she strives to build a community around the love of dance. She is herself a graceful dancer and a perceptive teacher. I have truly enjoyed her gentle style of teaching. I have never felt embarrassed or self-conscious in her classes, only encouraged. Whether you are new to dance or are already an experienced dancer, you will find something that appeals to you. From weekly classes geared towards beginners to high-level advanced workshops, there is truly something for everyone. read more

I love Skin Deep for may reasons, it's conveniently located right off the Beacon Hill light rail station. I work downtown and I bus in from West Seattle anyways, so it just takes me 20 min on the train to get there. If you drive, there is lots of parking on the North side of the building and on street. The studio is in an old school, studio is on the second floor. Beautiful place! Dark woods, red walls, large mirrors and windows, lots of natural light. They also have a lot of merchandise for purchase. I've been taking Katrina's classes for almost two years now, at first it was on/off but now I can't get enough. She is encouraging, professional and always looking on the bright side. I've also been to other classes at the studio taught by other instructors, they are all informative and wonderful in there own ways. read more

Katrina Ji is very skilled at her art forms and a patient and approachable teacher. She keeps the sessions very light and friendly always sharing stories of her dance journey. She also has online classes which is a huge advantage for parents like me. I always look forward to my weekly classes. read more

I had zero dance experience, but "take bhangra class" has been on my scary goals list since 2012. So I signed up for Katrina's beginner bhangra series. Halfway through the first class, I was shocked to see myself in the mirror actually dancing! It felt like magic. Katrina's vivid words, her playful personality, and veteran teaching skills make the learning process feel almost effortless. Six classes in, I can do short simple choreographies and feel confident enough to play with the steps at home. If you're wavering on trying a class, just go for it. It's such a welcoming, easy-going place. And bring a water bottle, you will sweat! read more

I've tried out a few classes here so far for different songs /dances and styles. Both bollywood hip hop and regular bollywood were fun and had very lively teachers. It was hard to follow one of them due to my coming in mid 6-week session and there was barely any overview / review of previous sections. I noticed that the second time I came in, she had adjusted how she taught in order to allow for more review, which i appreciated and it was way easier to follow her. The overall feel of the classes is structured yet laidback, sign in is easy and friendly, there's freedom to be in process vs perform and its a good exposure to beginners to bollywood like myself. Due to my own sporadic schedule, I have yet to be able to come for the first class of a series which I'm sure would help a lot as well.. Especially since the most difficult part, at least for me, is the specific hand positions. read more

Katrina ji is really good dance instructor. I have taken quite a few Bhangra classes from her. I am not a good dancer, it's just not in me. But she has been an very patient and good teacher. Thinking of new clever ways to make different bhangra moves more intuitive. Take things slow and fast based on how students are doing. After couple of sessions with her, I feel much more confident dancing. And Katrina ji is a great person as well. She is well traveled person, knows a lot about Indian culture and you always have an interesting conversation with her. Would recommend culture shakti. read more

I have so much appreciation for this dance studio!!! It has been a joy to be part of such a thriving supportive dance environment. The policy of "no negative inner dialogue" has given me the opportunity to deeply build my confidence, worth every penny!! I have taken about 3 years of American Tribal Style classes here and would love to take more soon. There are even more classes in all types of styles being offered now! Katrina is fantastic to learn from and work with. She provides oodles of opportunities to build your dance skills and perform. Not only are there fantastic continuous series of classes to build your strength, agility, and grace, but there are consistent workshops offered from amazing instructors from around the World. I thoroughly enjoyed every one of them that I was able to attend. I really enjoyed learning how to skillfully dance with baskets, swords, and zills. I really enjoy all of the people that frequent the studio. It has made dancing with others and in groups a joy. Many invaluable friendships have been made, truely tribal sisterhood! The opportunities to perform are also abundant if you apply yourself and take classes continuously. I have to say that these opportunities allowed me to build my stage confidence, and understand performance prep necessities. These performance opportunities are priceless. Vocalize what it is that you need out of your practice and you will receive rewards. Katrina works very hard to make all of these opportunities, classes and workshops available to everyone. I appreciate all her hard work in doing so, it really is the icing on the cake! She also has a fantastic shop with all the necessary bellydance gear for your journey here. I would highly suggest checking it out! I have had the opportunity to work with Katrina on a number of costuming pieces and it has been really fun working on unique costuming for specific performances. She is so supportive of the passions of others as well. I cannot place value on my experience working with her, as I have furthered my skills so much over the years. If I could add more stars to the 5 listed here, I would! SUPERSTARS!!! :D read more

Both me and my daughter have taken classes at Culture Shakti Dance Studio and it's been a wonderful experience. She has guest teachers from around the world and local dance teachers teaching here as well in a variety of genres's from ATS to Bollywood to Traditional Indian Dance to Modern Fusion Dance. She is an advocate for the traditional dance arts and an educator. She works well with children and her camps have been a lot of fun and educational with performance opportunity. My daughter has evolved so much in her dance language from her classes and from performing, the kids also learn a lot about team work and responsibility and develop new friendships outside of their regular sphere. As a longtime performance artist I have learned a lot about different cultural expressions in dance that have added to my repertoire immensely. read more

This place is phenom! From the instructors to the wide array of classes offered to the beauty of the space itself--I love it! Culture Shakti offers classes in a variety of styles including Bhangra, ATS, flamenco, and more. Their payment options (class passes) are a great deal, and the classes are structured to drop in at any point during a six-week session, which works well with a busy lifestyle. Check out their "New Student" two-week unlimited class pass for $25. New to the discipline and find yourself suddenly coveting a beautiful tribal style 25-yard skirt? Yeah, they got that too, plus some bangles and bindis to complete the look. Wonderful space, convenient location & schedule, great people...Culture Shakti couldn't be better! read more

Skindeep is fabulous! If you are looking for somewhere to look like a jackass trying a new dance for the first time and feel safe, happy and have a blast while you are doing it, this is the spot! The studio director Katrina is awesome and cultivates a very upbeat, fun but professional environment. The studio is a warm, low-key place with a great big window and a homey feel. All of the teachers I've had that were top notch. Go go go go! read more

This is a small specialty studio, no ballet, no salsa, but heavy on the types of movement that are good for the body and soul. They have zumba and Nia, as well as bollywood, bellydance, and African. The classes are small with excellent instructors who really care. I almost want to keep it a secret, but I want others to be able to enjoy this hidden treasure, too. read more

Had the opportunity to work with Katrina in another location and she was wonderful and very helpful to someone like me (a non-dancer). I enjoyed learning this accepting style of dance and would recommend Katrina as a teacher for anyone interested- at any level. She also does kids programs! read more

I'm still grinning at my brilliance at picking Skin Deep as the place to learn to bellydance. Katrina's kind, extremely observant, and breaks everything down clearly and with great humor. Us beginners seem to be - well, I felt myself to be - enfolded by more experienced dancers who attend the classes as well, which means I always feel like I've got two or three other badass Mamas around to teach me. I've never seen impatience expressed toward anyone, much less scorn or competitiveness. Katrina's created a beautiful environment, and plays fantastic music. It feels good to be there, and to dance with these ladies. They're all of them extraordinary. Get there. Wiggle with us. read more

I found Skin Deep Dance on Beacon Hill an inviting and safe environment to learn the many styles of dance including American Tribal Style. I have studied at several other studios and Skin Deep really feels like home. Katrina has a very down to earth and grounded method of teaching. A studio mantra of "no negative self talk" encourages positive growth in dance. It is also "body positive" studio and is welcoming to dancers of all shapes and sizes. I also like that I can bring my kids to events at the studio as well. read more

Took belly dancing and can't wait to go back. Great Instructors that are patient and reassuring! Loads of fun and free spirited energy! A must try! Can't wait to return for round two of Belly dancing! read more

I understand that they teach more than American Tribal Belly dance but ATS is what I went for. I dropped in at the studio in Seattle and signed up for two additional sessions in Lynnwood. I enjoyed the class and instructor, will drop in again, for sure. I like the ATS format and enjoy Katrina's teaching style. Katrina is business like while still being artistic, a delicate balance she pulls off very well. As far as the studio goes, I like the feel of the place; lots of natural light and hard wood floors. The acoustics could be better, I'm a little hard of hearing so background noise is very troublesome to me, but it just isn't that bad. read more

Skin Deep Studio is FUN, Energetic and overall pleasant to dance in any of their classes. Top notch teachers and such a variety of dances for all ages. If you haven't tried it, you are missing out! read more

I absolutely love Skin Deep Dance! I started taking classes at Skin Deep as an alternative to the gym. I have been taking classes with Katrina for a year now and she is awesome. The studio is beautiful and it is convenient to get to. Plus, there is a variety of classes and a class almost every day of the week which is handy for those of us with busy work schedules. The most important thing about this studio is the sense of acceptance from everyone. Come as you are...everyone is welcome! If you are thinking of taking belly dance classes or are just tired of the gym scene, I highly recommend Skin Deep. read more

As mentioned by other reviewers, the studio space is great with plenty of storage and a great place to buy or consign dance items. Parking is also very easy for any classes after five since you can park in the gravel lots surrounding the building. I started taking American Tribal Style Dance at the studio in January and my experience has been nothing except positive. I do have a background in modern and belly dance, but have truly enjoyed learning ATS since it is a team based dance, and a universal language. The instructor, Katrina, is incredibly patient and motivating, and all the other dancers are incredibly supportive. There is no pressure associated with class, no negative attitudes, and the intimidation factor is pretty low. I do not have direct experience with any of the other classes or instructors but I haven't heard any complaints from fellow dancers taking the bollywood, tahitian, and burlesque classes. Whether you are looking for a fun way to exercise, want to learn a new skill, opportunities to perform, Culture Shakti Dance is a great place to do that. It is a very relaxed environment with a lot of friendly people that will make you smile every class! read more

I love coming here! Katrina is a very patient, positive teacher. Her class is always a happy event in my week. It's also great as a 38 year old with no dance background to feel comfortable in a class setting! I take the Bollywood classes and there is plenty of opportunity to perform as well, if that's your thing :) She offers a good deal for taking as many classes as you want and paying only a monthly fee. And I agree with everyone else, the studio itself is beautiful and spacious. Try it, you'll like it! read more

I am dancing with Culture Shakti for a month and already have few awesome moments. Culture Shakti teaches various types of dance to their own perfections. They are creative with their own steps and methods to remember those steps. I personally have interacted with Katrina and love dancing with her. read more

Katrina McCoy is a wonderful, patient, and effective teacher of younger kids. Not only did she teach them all to dance Bollywood with fun music in a class they enjoyed, but she made sure they had some amazing performance opportunities. They loved it! read more