Shivangini Academy, located in the Houston area (Sugar Land, TX) is a unique school focusing on teaching the beautiful dances and musical instruments of northern India. The dance wing of the school focuses on teaching Kathak based Bhav Nritya, and other traditional folk dances. The percussion instruments wing of the school focuses on teaching Tabla and Dholak. The school is currently attended by over 250 enthusiastic young children, teenagers, and ladies. The school is run by Mrs. Shiva Mathur who has over 20 years of experience in teaching. She began her career in Lucknow (India). Her gurus include professionals at the Bhatkhande Institute in Lucknow, India, and her own very talented grandmother Late Mrs. Shanti Sahai Nalini who was a writer, poetess, radio artist, dance teacher, and a renowned literary figure in Lucknow.
