A focused 6-week Bharatnatyam dance series in a small group setting. Participants will receive personalized attention and feedback while building foundational Bharatnatyam dance skills and exploring the art form in depth. We provide resources, materials, and take-home content to enhance your understanding of Bharatnatyam’s rich dance history and essence.  This capsule is a beginner only level, and we focus on general movement foundations and series of steps/moves before getting into choreography and routines.

Each class builds on the previous one, with an intentionally crafted curriculum to support your growth and comfort.

About Your Instructor:

Aishwarya Sriraman began her journey in Bharatanatyam at the age of six under the guidance of Guru Smt. Meena Rajagopal. Growing up, she performed extensively at events across the Triangle area and completed her arangetram in 2011. She has also participated in numerous Bharatanatyam productions in the U.S. directed by renowned professionals. During her time at NC State University, Aishwarya served as a choreographer and dancer for the university’s Indian classical dance team, Thandav. Since 2017, she has been a resident dancerand musician with the South Asian Performing Arts Network and Institute (SAPAN), where she has contributed to the creation and choreography of original productions showcased at arts festivals in the Washington, D.C., area. Additionally, she is a singer and nattuvangam artist on Nootana, a DMV-based Indian classical arts ensemble based in Washington, D.C. While Bharatanatyam is her first love, Aishwarya enjoys pushing her limits as a dancer by dabbling in many dance styles!