Classes & Faculty
Our regular Bharatanatyam classes happen for basic, intermediate, and advanced levels, both online and offline.
Venues of Offline Classes at Bengaluru
- RBD Stillwaters, Silver County Road, Bengaluru
- Little Elly, Kudlu, Bengaluru
- Aurinko Academy, Jail Road, Bengaluru
Faculty
Mrs. Varsha Radhakrishnan
Founder
Varsha Radhakrishnan, the founder of Bharathi Natya Kendra, believes that arts and science go hand-in-hand and that synergy is the way forward.
Her signature style of teaching Bharatanatyam includes blending Yoga, Fitness & Music training for a deeper understanding and an elevated performance of the Bharatanatyam art form.
Ms. Jayaradika Janardhanan
Dance Teacher
Jayaradika Janardhanan is a classical dancer trained in Bharatanatyam under Guru Smt. Veena Nidhi (Disciple of Karnataka Kalashree Bhanumathi, Guru Smt. Sheela Chandrasekhar, and Guru Smt. Radha Sridhar). She is currently learning from Smt. Varsha Radhakrishnan (disciple of The Dhananjayans). She is also pursuing her abhinaya training under Guru Apoorva Jayaraman. She is also a certified yoga instructor from Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA), Bangalore.
Jayaradika is also a software engineer by profession and balances her journey in both art and engineering very well.
Mrs. Ambika Vinod
Music Partner
Music knowledge is fundamental for Natyam. Our Carnatic music expert helps design the Natyam curriculum with music as its core. Mrs. Ambika Vinod trains interested students to strengthen their base in Carnatic music.
Mrs. Nilam Pandya
Yoga Partner
Yoga is essential for any human being and more so for a Bharatanatyam artiste. Our Yoga expert Nilam has trained people of all ages in yoga for the past 15 years. She is a yoga therapist and the founder of the Purnata project, where she teaches children in orphanages. She ensures a mindful practice of yoga makes it accessible to everyone around.
Mrs. Sharmilla Raghavendran
Fitness Partner
A fitness routine incorporating cardio, strength, flexibility, and mobility is essential for a dancer to prevent injuries. Our fitness expert pushes our limits and encourages us to work on fitness regularly. Sharmila is certified and licensed to teach ZUMBA®️, Zumba®️ Kids + Kids Jr, and Zumba Gold instructor. She is licensed to teach Reebok Core Pilates, which emphasizes muscular strength, body toning, and postural alignment. Sharmila is a passionate and enthusiastic fitness instructor. She is dedicated to making fitness fun and accessible.