In addition to our above classes, Bangla Niketan offers special refresher lessons for parents and others to nurture and regain their lost artistic performance skills. These lessons provide an opportunity for parents to reconnect with their cultural roots and enhance their artistic abilities while present at the school venue with their children.
Currently, we offer the following classes, with the possibility of expanding in the future based on demand and the availability of instructors:
- Signing Rabindra Sangeet, Nazrul Getee and Adhunik Bangla songs: Rediscover the beauty of Bengali music through these timeless genres.
- Dancing (traditional and Bollywood): Earn, improve and enjoy the traditional and vibrant dance forms of Bengal and Bollywood.
- Playing musical instruments: Master the harmonium, keyboard, tabla, and dhol to create melodious tunes.
- Reciting Bengali poems: Delve into the rich literary heritage of Bengal by reciting classic and contemporary Bengali poems.
These classes are designed to provide a supportive and enriching environment for parents to explore and develop their artistic talents.
School, class and lesson details:
- School location: 2 Snugburgh Way, Epping, VIC 3076 (Creeds Farm)
- Classes on Sundays, 10 am – 12 pm (2 hours)
- A student may enrol up to two classes only in each term, where lessons would be for one or both classes in every week.
- 10 weeks per term and four terms per year.
- A highly qualified pool of artists consisting of Bangla music and dance instructors.
- For certain classes, student will be required to bring their own musical instruments.
Enrolment and class formation plan
- Enrolment only at the beginning of each term for a nominal fee of $200 per term.
- Each student must complete an application form separately.
- Bangla Niketan reserves the right to accept or reject applications based on the information provided and applicant’s acceptance of the enrolment terms and conditions.
- Enrolment is confirmed upon acceptance of the application and payment of the term fees in full.
- A class will be formed each term only if the minimum required number of enrolments (3 students) is met.
2025 School terms
Bangla Niketan school Calander is drawn always aligned with Victorian school holiday terms. For 2025, Bangla Niketan school will operate 3 terms only (terms 2 through 4) as per following dates:
| Term | Start date | Finish date |
| Term 2 (autumn) | 11 May | 6 July |
| Term 3: (winter) | 27 July | 21 September |
| Term 4 (spring) | 12 October | 14 December |