Lakshmi Dance Academy

Lakshmi Dance Academy started in 2010 with a focus on the purity of classical dance forms. We teach Bharatanatyam, Mohiniattam, Folk dances of India and Bollywood. In music we focus on Carnatic vocal lessons and students can become part of the performance group that graces close to 50 stages every year.

Competition training for soloists and groups are also provided. Arangetram training is provided along with show hosting for events and videography and event planning. Lakshmi Peter the founder is an acclaimed classical dancer, singer, show host (MC) and model. She is also former Ms Bollywood USA and also Miss FOMA Malayalee Manka 2016.

After a successful stint of teaching and performing in various locations, LDA is proud to open its arms to the creative talent of Houston TX.

Our locations are :

Sugar Land TX

Stafford TX

Katy TX

Jersey City TX

Pearland TX

Bellaire TX

Memorial TX

Lakshmi is a Bharatanatyam teacher and dancer, who has trained with emminent gurus in her field of art. Her passion for the art forms only honed her skills as a performer and teacher.
“She is patient, respects the art form and is an effective communicator” – is how she is described by some of her students and their guardians.
She began her journey in dance at the age of 4, as a disciple at the Kalakshetra school of dance, Chennai with a focus on Bharatanatyam, carnatic vocal music, visual arts , history and philosophy. She went on to perform her first full fledged classical stage performance , Arangetram, at the age of 10 and has since been performing as a serious dancer at various forums.
She has organized events featuring various contemporary and classical dance forms of India and continues to extend support to various community projects as well. She is also a Mohiniattam performer, a violinist, an acclaimed show host, Radio personality and a Carnatic vocalist as well. Some of her laurels include the Kalathilakam award from M.G University and Best Choreographer Award at International Dance Festivals. She is also former Ms Bollywood USA and also Miss FOMA Malayalee Manka 2016.
She is an Electrical Engineer by profession and also holds a management degree from Xavier Institute of Management and Entrepreneurship and is currently working for a Technology services organization.

Lakshmi Peter