The history of Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography (NIKC) dates back to 1964. Padma Vibhushan Smt Kamala Chattopadhyay established the institute. She established under the aegis of Bharatiya Natya Sangh. That was the Indian Centre of International Theatres Institutions Trust, UNESCO. The intention was to provide methodical training in the art of choreography. Guru Dr. Maya Rao designed its format. In the year 1987, NIKC set foot in Bangalore with the help of the Government of Karnataka. The Courses offered are Dance, Kathak, Folk and Contemporary, Music. They also offer courses in Theatre and Martial Arts. The Natya Stem Dance Kampni is the amalgamation of 2 dance institutes in India. They are the Natya Institute of Kathak and Choreography and the STEM Dance Kampni.