Embracing Tradition,
Inspiring Innovation in Bharatanatyam.
Kala Aangan; the amalgamation of Kala which is talent and Angan being courtyard.
A place where Bharatanatyam's Rhythmic Poetry Finds Its Stage!
My Journey
My connection with dance is woven into the fabric of my earliest memories. It has been a constant source of immense joy, enrichment and discovery.
My initial tryst with dance commenced at the age of three when I felt an undeniable connection to the art form. Attending my first dance class was a critical juncture in my training for it was there that I discovered my passion for movement, rhythm and expression.
Bharatanatyam has allowed me to communicate my emotions and tell stories without words. It is a language of its own that transcends boundaries.
About Bharatanatyam
Bharatanāṭyam, one of India's oldest dance forms flourished in ancient southern India's temples and royal courts. Bharatanatyam, is an amalgamation of two words: 'Bharata' and 'Natyam'; In Sanskrit, 'Natyam' means to dance. The word 'Bharata' refers to the sage Bharata muni who is believed to have been entrusted by Lord Bhrama with the authority to codify Natyashastra.The word Bharata also refers to Bhavam , Ragam and Talam. 'Bha' represents 'Bhava' (emotion and feelings), 'Ra' represents 'raga'; (melody), and Ta represents 'tala'; (rhythm). Therefore the term also refers to a dance form that expresses emotions, melody, and rhythm.
My Academy & Guru
Shree Paavitra Arts Academy
Guru Dr. Nandhini Ashok
Guru Kalyan Sundaram Pillai
Shree Paavitra Arts Academy is a Bharatanatyam school that was founded in 1998. It was established as a public trust and registered as an NGO. What started humbly with just three students has now imparted the timeless art of Bharatanatyam to over 1500 students, both in India and around the world.
Dr. Nandhini Ashok, an exponent of Bharatanatyam, is the founder of Shree Paavitra Arts Academy. She has staged over 800 performances across the world and had multiple international performances including the 21st International Dance Congress at Greece and Australian High Commission. Dr. Nandhini Ashok has learned Bharatanāṭyam under the tutelage of Guru Kalyan Sundaram Pillai.
Guru Kalyan Sundaram Pillai, is a prominent figure in the field of Bharatanatyam and a key figure in the lineage of the Sri Rajarajeswari Bharatha Natya Kala Mandir. He has played a crucial role in preserving and propagating the traditional Thanjavur style of Bharathanatyam.
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