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Inside Our Natya Vriksha Dance Studio

byGeeta ChandranIn-person training at Natya Vriksha Dance Company, Gulmohar Park, New DelhiStarts from4,500 per monthView full gallery

My studio in Gulmohar Park is where the magic of Bharatanatyam takes shape. From silent individual practice to collective rehearsals, this is where we refine the craft.

A glimpse into a rehearsal for "Kavya Katha" at our studio. Practice is the lifeline of a dancer, a time to refine movements and deepen our understanding of the choreography.

My students, the Natya Vriksha Dance Collective, rehearsing for our show in Jaipur. It is a joy to see them dance together with such synchronicity and passion.

My student Anvita Jain during a rehearsal. Watching a shishya blossom from a young learner into a confident dancer is the greatest reward for a teacher.

A rehearsal session with the full music ensemble. I am conducting the nattuvangam, guiding the musicians and dancers to ensure perfect harmony.

Anvita practicing a specific mudra, or hand gesture, during a rehearsal. The precision of each movement is honed through countless hours of practice.

A moment of prayer and focus during a rehearsal in our studio. We always begin our practice by centering ourselves and paying respect to the art form.

Anvita's expressive glance during a practice session. Even in rehearsal, we focus on embodying the character and emotion of the piece.

The studio mirror is a dancer's best friend and strictest critic. It helps us perfect our lines, angles, and postures, as seen here with Anvita during her practice.

A solo rehearsal in the studio. Revisiting older pieces with new musicians is a creative challenge that keeps the art alive and evolving.

Preparing for an upcoming program in Bhopal. The studio is my sanctuary, a place to immerse myself in the dance and prepare my body and mind for the stage.

About Natya Vriksha: Our Dance Studio & Rehearsals

You will notice the sprung wooden flooring immediately upon entering our Gulmohar Park studio. It is not just for aesthetics; it provides essential shock absorption for your knees during the repetitive impact of Adavus and Jathis. We keep this space climate-controlled and maintained to ensure that when you are here, your focus remains entirely on the rhythm and the story, not on the physical strain of the training.

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