Natya Sasthralaya

  • Where every raga, every adavu, every performance is a spiritual journey
  • A sanctuary where classical art is not just preserved but lived and loved
  • Grace in Every Step – Nurturing Tradition through Dance
  • Come dance. Come sing. Come find yourself in the art.

✦ Where Tradition Meets Devotion · Est. 2014 ✦

Founded in 2014, Natya Sasthralaya has grown from a humble beginning into a thriving community nurturing hundreds of dancers and musicians. Every class is a celebration of culture. Every performance, a tribute to tradition. Every student, a link in a sacred chain connecting us to centuries of artistic wisdom.

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✦ Courses Offered ✦

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Bharatanatyam

Classical training rooted in authentic guru-shishya parampara.

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Carnatic Music

Vocal, Veena, and Mohiniyattam under revered gurus.

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Mohiniyattam

The graceful dance form of Kerala, taught with devotion.

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Voice Training (Cine)

Bridging classical technique with film music demands -pitch, breath control, mic presence across Tamil and regional genres.

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vEENA

The queen of Indian instruments — from basic finger placement through advanced compositions, one of India’s oldest living traditions.

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Choreography

Composing and staging classical and fusion works — from solo pieces to ensemble productions with spatial design and storytelling.

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Meet Our Gurus

Guru. Dr. Madhavi Jayaprakash
Kalai Rathna · B.com, M.A(Music), M.A(Bharatanatyam), T.T.C

Guru. Dr. Uma Ramesh
Kalai Rathna · Artistic Director · B.Sc, M.A(Bharatanatyam), T.T.C

Trained under Kalaimamani Guru Jayashree Narayanan — direct disciple of Rukmini Devi Arundale, Kalakshetra.

Arangetram & Events

Celebrating milestones, stage debuts, cultural showcases, and competitions throughout the year. Every performance is a tribute to our rich classical tradition.

Summer Workshops · Arangetram Training · Theory & Natya Shastra Sessions · School & College Culturals

What Our Students Say

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“Natya Sasthralaya has transformed my daughter’s life. The discipline, grace, and joy she carries from every class is beyond words.”

— Parent of a student

Carnatic Vocal — Guru & Student

At Natya Sasthralaya, vocal training is a deeply personal journey between guru and student. Here, a young vocalist performs under the close guidance of her teacher — embodying the living tradition of the guru-shishya parampara that has preserved Carnatic music for centuries.

Where Little Feet Learn to Fly

Our youngest students trained from as early as six years of age discover the joy of Bharatanatyam through play, discipline, and devotion. Every adavu, every mudra, every expression is patiently nurtured under the guru-shishya tradition, building not just dancers but confident, graceful young individuals.