We at Rang Puhar believe that the best way to preserve an art form is to hand it down to another generation; to teach them what the art form meant and how it grew. And one of the ways in which we do this is through the Rang Puhar Dance Institute, where we concentrate on folk dances from different parts of India, in a state-wise order.

We have four batches of three months duration in a year. The students are divided according to their ages into adult, youth and child groups.
Courses for adults have 12 sessions that are 90 minutes long. These sessions are an interesting blend of theory and practical instructions. The theory aspect concentrates on descriptions of folk costumes, notes on the dance form, and a lecture demonstration on the costume. There is also a live demonstration of the music to give the students an actual feel of the rhythms of the state. The geography of the state its important mountains and rivers is discussed, so that the songs and movements become more relevant. Actual instructions on the dance constitute the practical aspect of the course.

Courses for youth are also made up of 12 sessions. The sessions have theory and practical aspects. The students are shown audio-visuals of the dances, and of the places of tourist and religious relevance in the state. At the end of the course there is a performance of a historical dance drama originating in the state.

In a year, four states are covered in a similar fashion, and at the end of 12 months, the students vote for a state that they would like to visit on an actual field trip.

One of the modules covers personality development through dance movements, so that students can understand hand and eye gestures better.

The course for children, is a lighter, more fun-focused set of sessions. The emphasis is on letting the young childs natural rhythm grow and develop in an uninhibited way.