Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House
302 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO

Ignite the Dancer Within: Stretching, Posture & Mudras, Zumba & Dances of India

with AuroTejas Hemsell and Shakti Dance School

Immerse yourself in a cultural fitness adventure with a series of invigorating classes led by the globally acclaimed dance artist AuroTejas Hemsell and presented by the Smokebrush Foundation.

All Levels

• WEDNESDAYS 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Awaken Your Body, Elevate Your Spirit
Join AuroTejas Hemsell, Shakti Dance School, and Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts for a vibrant journey of movement, culture, and self-expression!

AuroTejas Hemsell is an international dance artist, born in India who has dedicated her life to the study of Indian Classical Dance. Tejas is the founder of the Shakti Dance School where she offers Odissi, Bollywood, World Fusion, Zumba, Stretching & Posture Classes. Tejas teaches and performs at the Shakti Dance School in Colorado and is graciously sponsored by the Smokebrush Arts Foundation in Manitou Springs.

Drop-in Rate$15 /class
Please contact Tejas at
719-425-7596 with any questions

Red Crags Arts and Agriculture House, Manitou Springs

Shakti Dance School

Live Well: Colorado Springs dance school offers east Indian classical dance, more

January 19, 2024

Read all about Smokebrush artist-in-residence AuroTejas Hemsell!

Live Well: Colorado Springs dance school offers east Indian classical dance, more

January 19, 2024

Read all about Smokebrush artist-in-residence AuroTejas Hemsell!

Check out Smokebrush's Other Weekly Classes

Ignite the Dancer Within: Stretching, Posture & Mudras, Zumba & Dances of India

with AuroTejas Hemsell and Shakti Dance School

Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Immerse yourself in a cultural fitness adventure with a series of invigorating classes led by the globally acclaimed dance artist AuroTejas Hemsell — presented by the Smokebrush Foundation for the Arts.

Bellydance: Embrace the Inner Goddess

Thursdays 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Discover the vibrant art of bellydance in this fun and inclusive class designed for all skill levels! Learn graceful movements, mesmerizing techniques, and expressive choreography while building strength, flexibility, and confidence.

The Joy of African Drumming

with Heidi Alina

Tuesdays and Wednesdays
African drumming is one of the most invigorating ways to feed your creativity and renew your spirit! Heidi’s classes are an upbeat, empowering, and FUN musical adventure into the power of African drumming. FOUR sessions weekly — intermediate classes​ available.