Dance

Drawing, painting and craft classes run in most localities of an art-loving city. Look for small batches, a mix of media and a teacher who encourages the child's own ideas rather than copying.

Kolkata has a living theatre tradition, and children's drama workshops build confidence, voice and teamwork. Look for workshops that end in a real performance and teachers with stage experience.

Robotics and coding centres have spread across Salt Lake, New Town and south Kolkata. Start with block-based coding and simple kits; look for project work rather than only theory.