The Art of Storytelling. Using our eyes, mouths, hands, and entire bodies, we tell stories of love, anger and loss. This singular component of Bharatanatyam will be studied within a modern context, and will be lead by master artist and teacher Pranita (Jain) Nayar. For new dancers and arangetram graduates alike, this class aims to keep...

Mandala Academy's Beginner class introduces young learners to the world of Bharatanatyam. This class explores beat-making, hand gestures, and body position to build complex movement (adavus). Students also become familiar with South Asian folk tales and mythology, and create characters through gestures and physicality.