Navya School of Dance - Ark Elvin Academy

Navya School of Dance is a London-based academy specialising in Indian classical and folk dance, founded and directed by Neelima Ahirwal. The academy offers Bharatanatyam classes at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels for both children and adults, as well as Gujarati folk styles including Garba, Dandiya Raas and Tippani.

The Wembley branch is based primarily at ARK Elvin Academy (HA9 7DU), with intermediate Saturday classes held at Brent Indian Association (HA0 4AH). A second branch operates from West Herts College in Watford. Neelima began her Bharatanatyam training at the age of eight in Gujarat, India, and was awarded two gold medals for excellence in performing arts at university.

She moved to the UK in January 2022 and established Navya School of Dance in partnership with Brent Indian Association. The school's mission is to preserve and promote Indian classical dance while helping students build confidence, grace and a deep connection to tradition.