We don't just teach dance. We create dancers.artists.performers.dancers.

Structured Bharatanatyam training, from your first adavu to a full margam. In our studio in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, or live online from anywhere.

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Kalakshetra-trained founder
Doordarshan graded artist

About Indīvarā Arts

Indīvarā Arts was born from a small dream: a place where Bharatanatyam is learnt not as a sequence of movements, but as a complete and meaningful art form.

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Young students in their Indīvarā Arts practice uniforms

इन्दीवरा indīvara, Sanskrit for the blue lotus Why this name

We follow the Kalakshetra tradition and teach the whole art: technique, rhythm, abhinaya, theory, history, Carnatic music and Nattuvangam.

Students build discipline, musicality, sensitivity and curiosity. They grow as performers, and as people with their own artistic voice.

Through performances, workshops, examinations and their own artistic projects, art here is respected, questioned, experienced and carried forward.

Rooted in tradition.
Guided by discipline.
Creating dancers for the future.

Our approach

Five petals of one practice

Learning Bharatanatyam brings together movement, music, knowledge, discipline and self-discovery. Explore each one.

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Students and teacher in the studio mirror

Kalakshetra Graduation & post-graduation in Bharatanatyam, Chennai

Founder & Artistic Director

Srushti Loya

“Bharatanatyam is not simply a dance form. It is a way of understanding movement, music, emotion and the human experience.”

Srushti began Bharatanatyam at seven. She went on to the Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai, for her graduation and post-graduation in Bharatanatyam. She has also trained in Nattuvangam, Carnatic music and Kathakali, and her degree in Psychology shapes how she understands expression and storytelling.

Age 7Begins Bharatanatyam
KalakshetraGraduation & post-graduation
DoordarshanGraded artist, performing in India & abroad
ResearchDance, music & the Ajanta Caves
TodayLeads Indīvarā Arts

Bharatanatyam
Nattuvangam
Carnatic Music
Kathakali
Psychology
Choreography

Read her story & vision Follow Srushti’s artistic journey@srus.htiloya

Courses

A clear path, first step to stage

Three levels, each building on the last. Not sure where you fit?

No experience needed

Level 01

Beginner

Learn the basic vocabulary of Bharatanatyam and build a strong physical and rhythmic foundation.

What you'll learn

Basic postures
Fundamental Adavus
Body conditioning
Hastas & movement vocabulary
Introduction to Tala
Introduction to Abhinaya
Theory & history
Introductory repertoire

Enquire for Beginner

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Have a foundation

Level 02

Intermediate

Deeper work on repertoire, rhythm, musicality and expression. Placement is based on prior training.

What you'll learn

Advanced Adavus & Korvais
Repertoire & Margam
Abhinaya & interpretation
Tala & musicality
Carnatic music fundamentals
Theory & history
Nattuvangam fundamentals
Performance preparation

Enquire for Intermediate

Indīvarā Arts students performing on stage

Seeking depth

Level 03

Advanced

For experienced dancers who want to pursue Bharatanatyam with depth and commitment.

What you'll learn

Advanced repertoire & Margam
Varnam, Padam, Javali, Thillana
Advanced Abhinaya
Complex rhythmic structures
Nattuvangam & music
Theory & aesthetics in depth
Performance & stagecraft
Advanced exam preparation

Enquire for Advanced

Inside every class

Six parts of one training

01
Practical TrainingAdavus, repertoire, conditioning and refinement
02
AbhinayaExpression, interpretation and storytelling
03
Theory & HistoryOrigins, principles and aesthetics
04
Rhythm & MusicalityTala, Carnatic music and movement
05
NattuvangamThe art of conducting a performance
06
Performance TrainingStage presence, clarity and intent

Try it

Feel Adi Talam

The 8-beat cycle behind much of Bharatanatyam. Press play and follow along: one clap, three finger counts, then clap and wave, twice.

Tempo 72 bpm

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Moments from the studio

Performances, practice and everyday life at Indīvarā Arts. Hover to preview, tap to play with sound.

Offline In the studio Hands-on correction at our studio in Freedom Towers, Akashwani Chowk, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Enquire for studio classes

Online Across the seas The same structured curriculum in live sessions. Our students join from Canada, the USA and beyond. Ask about online batches

Beyond the classroom

Recitals, workshops & stage

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Stories from our dancers

Hear it from them

Students from Canada, the USA and beyond talk about learning with Indīvarā Arts.

All student stories

“She does not just teach you… the eye movement, the perfection, the rhythm, the story behind it. I'm so grateful that I found her.”

Srilekhya Kitchener, Canada · online

“Srushti will meet you where you are at as a dancer and help you evolve with grace and with encouragement.”

Pari United States · online

“Her attention to detail has been immaculate, and I can't wait to see how far this journey goes, because it's just the beginning.”

Priya Sydney, Australia · online

From the journal

Notes on the art

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Learning · 2 min readWhy does dress code matter in Bharatanatyam?It's not just about looking traditional. What you wear affects how you learn, move and present the art.Read article

Technique · 2 min readSmall details, big difference: why adavus matterAdavus are the alphabet of Bharatanatyam, and the quality is in the smallest details of posture, hands and eyes.Read article

Rhythm · 2 min readAdi Talam: the 8-beat cycle every dancer learns firstWhat Adi Talam is, how to count it with your hands, and why dancers practise adavus to it from day one.Read article

Admissions open all year

Begin your journey

EnquireTell us about the student. It takes under a minute.
ConversationWe talk about your goals. Intermediate and advanced students may have a short assessment.
BeginJoin the batch that fits your level and schedule.

Do I need prior experience?

Not for the Beginner level. Intermediate and advanced students may have a short assessment or discussion so we can place them at the right level.

When can I join?

Admissions are open all year, subject to available places.

What are the class timings?

Classes are scheduled by level and batch. Contact us for current timings and availability.

How do online classes work?

Online classes are live sessions that follow the same Kalakshetra-tradition curriculum as the studio.

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Call+91 80107 22846 WhatsApp+91 80107 22846 Emailinfo@indivaraarts.com StudioD-421, Freedom Towers, Akashwani Chowk, Jalna–Aurangabad Road, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar