Teaching Bharatanatyam in a kind, interactive way that upholds the fundamentals of the Kalakshetra tradition is a core part of NATyA Dance. I am committed to instilling a lifelong love of dance and art in all our students. At this time, I offer regular classes on Sundays in Natick, MA at Todos Dance & Fitness.

Rasa, Talam, and Strength | Ages 5-10

I currently teach children at the beginner and intermediate levels. Beginner students focus on building strength and rhythm, and learn elementary dances that focus on feeling, expression, and musical timing. We also develop adavus (foundational steps) and start using them in varied ways. Intermediate students have been dancing with natya dance for 6-7 years. These students have progressed through basic foundational steps (adavus) to learn most of the major pieces in a traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire. We are currently strengthening our basic and learning more advanced dances. Please contact me if you think one of these sessions is right for your child. A new session begins on September 8th, 2024.

Intermediate Bharatanatyam for Adults

This class welcomes adults who have previously studied Bharatanatyam and wish to brush up on fundamentals, get in shape, and experience dancing again. If you have studied Bharatanatyam at all previously, or just want to hit a reset button, this is also the class for you. We will focus on building strength and stamina through adavus (foundational abstract steps in Bharatanatyam) and yoga, while also developing our rasa through exploration of music, rhythm, and stories. This class helps adults develop an expressive artistic persona and build their Bharatanatyam repertoires. Please contact me if you are interested in joining this class.