Educational Workshops & Speaking Engagements
Available across India
I offer interactive workshops and talks where I break down Indian classical dance and arts for students, teachers, and anyone interested, mixing live demonstration with easy explanations so even beginners can understand and enjoy.
Pricing Guide
Lecture-Demonstration (Lec-Dem)
Core Presentation
- Hybrid Format: Combines historical and philosophical theory of Bharatanatyam with live performance demonstrations to illustrate specific points.
- Lead Artist: Presented personally by Padmashri Vidushi Geeta Chandran.
- Duration: 90 to 120 minutes total engagement time.
Live Acoustic Ensemble
- Orchestra: Includes 2-3 essential musicians (Nattuvangam/Vocal and Mridangam) to demonstrate live Tala (rhythm) and Raga (melody). No recorded tracks are used.
Audience Engagement
- Interactive Q&A: Final 15-20 minutes dedicated to answering student or faculty questions.
- Aesthetics: Artist appears in formal ethnic attire (Kanjeevaram/Cotton silk) suitable for event photography.
Intensive Technical Masterclass
Advanced Training Scope
- Pedagogy: Deep dive into technical elements like Abhinaya (facial expression), body kinetics, or specific repertoire items (Padam or Javali).
- Hands-on Correction: Direct mentorship on posture, mudras, and technique for a batch of up to 25-30 participants.
- Methodology: Structured teaching modules derived from the Natya Vriksha curriculum.
Operational Support
- Rhythmic Accompaniment: Includes 1 specialized musician (Nattuvangam or Vocalist) to maintain Talam cycles during practice.
- Usage Rights: Permission to perform the specific item learned during the workshop with choreographer credit.
Schedule
- Duration: Full-day engagement split into morning and afternoon sessions totaling 4-5 hours of active teaching.
Keynote Address & Guest of Honour
Speaker Engagement
- Keynote Delivery: 45-60 minute prepared speech on themes like 'Innovation through Arts,' 'Women in Culture,' or 'Holistic Education.'
- Panel Interaction: Participation in Q&A sessions or panel discussions immediately following the talk (up to 30 mins).
Ceremonial Duties
- Guest of Honour: Availability for inauguration rituals (Lighting the Lamp) or formal felicitations.
- Customization: Content tailored to align with specific event themes or organizational goals.
Format Note
- Non-Performative: This service involves a podium address and intellectual engagement only; it does not include dance performance or musicians.
About Educational Workshops & Speaking Engagements
What Drives Me
Dance is my way of talking to the world and sharing the soul of Bharat. For me, it's much more than just stage performance - it’s a way to connect, learn, and grow together. My biggest joy comes from passing this knowledge on, not just to dancers, but to anyone curious about art.
How I Approach Arts Education
I believe art should be everywhere - in classrooms, offices, and in daily life. My focus is on holistic arts education, breaking down barriers between subjects and making creativity part of how we learn. It's not only about making new performers, but also nurturing rasikas (those who truly enjoy and understand art). That’s what builds a cultured community.
What I Offer
- I speak at schools, colleges, and cultural forums. These are real conversations, not dry lectures. I talk about dreaming big with the arts, why they matter in education, and share stories from India’s rich artistic legacy.
- My lecture-demonstrations in schools (lec-dems) mix performance with fun explanations - I break down dance pieces, share stories, and show how to enjoy a show, even if you’re totally new.
- I run dance appreciation workshops for absolute beginners, teachers, and even corporate teams. For dancers, my masterclasses go deep, especially into abhinaya (expression), where we unpack a nayika’s (heroine’s) emotions and context.
Arts Community & Who Can Join
I’m committed to the guru-shishya tradition (teacher-student relationship) and mentoring young dancers. My sessions are for students, teachers, dancers, art lovers, and anyone eager to experience classical arts outreach, no matter their background.
Meet your Expert
Geeta Chandran
202 connects in last 3 months
My Story
We’re Natya Vriksha, living and breathing Dilli’s history, from Chor Minar’s dark tales to temple darshans in Jaipur and Gonda. Our days swing between grand dance productions and small joys, like gossip with friends or celebrating handmade crafts. We’re craft-crazy, always rooting for weavers and handlooms. Art lets us wander, wonder, and connect. SUPPORT HANDMADE IN INDIA, always.
My Work
Bharatanatyam classes and performances - We teach all levels, perform solo and with our Natya Vriksha Dance Collective. Bharatanatyam Arangetram training available.
Guru-shishya mentorship - Our teaching style is rooted in the guru-shishya parampara. We welcome students from any background.
Arangetram experience - The Arangetram is a big moment. We guide students from Gejjai Puja to their grand debut.
Abhinaya and dance storytelling - We focus on expressive Indian dance storytelling, bringing Krishna, Devi, and Shiva’s stories to life.
