--- title: "Bharatanatyam Performances and Arts Education by Geeta Chandran" description: "Explore the world of Bharatanatyam with Geeta Chandran. From immersive abhinaya workshops to engaging lecture-demonstrations, discover how we nurture rasikas through tradition." canonical: https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/featured last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Bharatanatyam Performance, Education, and Mentorship Tribe Verified · Decades of teaching classical dance arts By [Geeta Chandran](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta) · Travels across Delhi NCR and pan-India for workshops and speaking engagements · ₹45K Per Session (2 Hours) (estimate) Part of [Educational Workshops & Speaking Engagements](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/gallery) I bridge the gap between ancient tradition and modern audiences, whether on stage or in the classroom. This collection offers a glimpse into my work as a dancer, mentor, and advocate for arts education across India. ## Photos and videos - ![Addressing the valedictory session of a dance workshop at Gargi College, Delhi University. It was a joy to speak with students and teachers about how to truly enjoy and appreciate our classical dance forms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e038ca99-b85a-40ac-9f78-bf7db75d549b) - [Video: Leading a 'Varnam Immersive' workshop at my studio, Natya Vriksha. These sessions are about deep engagement, tuning the mind and body to craft abhinaya with both economy and intensity of bhava.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf45cd8a-b737-4bcf-ad5c-3f504fe7b89f) - ![Lighting the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the Annual Summer Staff Seminar at Springdales School. I delivered the keynote address on "Learning to Dream with the Arts" to over 250 teachers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/850ef634-822c-44ce-aa4d-e4a76a690901) - ![Demonstrating a piece during my 'RASA SUTRA' lecture at Calcutta University. These lecture-demonstrations are a way for me to unpack the layers of meaning in Sanskrit poetry through the language of Bharatanatyam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3255243d-d6ce-4659-a1c7-99f25b81c88f) - ![With the talented dancers of "Songs of the Millstone," a production I conceptualised and directed for the Serendipity Arts Festival. This project was a dream to bring the worlds of classical and folk traditions together.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/af01b1ef-369e-456d-beea-bb73e48d800b) - ![As part of the jury for the Classical Mentorship Grant at the Serendipity Arts Festival, with the presenting artists. It is heartening to see new manifestations of the Guru-Shishya Parampara.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/240be671-53c5-4e2b-86a7-129f5fcc795a) - ![Receiving the 'Sanskrit Sanskriti Samman' from the Vice Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. It is a profound honour to be recognized for my work in connecting Sanskrit with Bharatanatyam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f4159394-447d-4342-b840-1a5fdbed976c) - ![My op-ed in The Indian Express on the importance of arts education. I believe our focus must be on nurturing 'rasikas', those who appreciate art, not just creating more performers.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b89c66c4-627f-46e4-9b5a-91896cb20b26) ## About Featured When I engage with schools or corporate teams, I avoid dry lectures in favour of active dialogue. Whether I am breaking down the subtle abhinaya [expression] in a Varnam for advanced dancers or explaining the basics of rhythm to students, my goal is always to create rasikas [art appreciators] who can truly connect with the soul of our traditions. My work extends far beyond the stage. At Natya Vriksha, I believe that the arts provide a vital foundation for holistic development, which is why I devote much of my time to lecture-demonstrations and immersive workshops. ### The Philosophy of Lec-Dems I design my lecture-demonstrations to move away from passive observation. Whether I am at a university like Calcutta University or a school like Springdales, I use these sessions to peel back the layers of our classical repertoire. By combining performance excerpts with clear explanations, I make the complexities of rhythm [tala] and expression [bhava] accessible to those new to the art form. ### Immersive Pedagogy My masterclasses and workshops, such as the 'Varnam Immersive', are about deep engagement. These sessions focus on the rigour of body and mind tuning, helping dancers understand that abhinaya is not just about facial movement but about internalising emotion. We explore the specific technical demands of a piece, ensuring that students walk away with a functional understanding of our classical grammar. ### Beyond the Studio I am deeply invested in projects that highlight social narratives through dance. Productions like 'Songs of the Millstone' allow me to blend classical technique with folk themes, proving that tradition can be a powerful lens for examining contemporary life. My role as an educator is not just to produce performers, but to build a community of informed, passionate individuals who carry this legacy forward. ## About Geeta Chandran I am Geeta Chandran. For me, Bharatanatyam is not just a performance; it is a way of life, a prayer, and a philosophy that I share through the Natya Vriksha collective. I believe in passing this legacy forward with authenticity, keeping the guru-shishya parampara alive in every workshop and lecture I conduct. [See all of Geeta Chandran's services](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta) ## More from Educational Workshops & Speaking Engagements by Geeta Chandran - [Speaking Engagements: From Classrooms to Cultural Forums](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/speaking-engagements-from-classrooms-to-cultural-forums) - [Lec-Dems: Making Classical Dance Accessible](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/lec-dems-making-classical-dance-accessible) - [Immersive Workshops & Masterclasses](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/immersive-workshops-masterclasses) - [Curating Events & Nurturing a Community of Rasikas](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/curating-events-nurturing-a-community-of-rasikas) - [Awards & Recognition](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/awards-recognition) - [In the Media & In Conversation](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/in-the-media-in-conversation) - [Additional Work & Community Moments](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/educational-workshops-speaking-engagements/additional-work-community-moments) ## More services by Geeta Chandran - [Bharatanatyam Training & Mentorship](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/bharatanatyam-training-mentorship) - [Bharatanatyam Performances](https://mytribe.in/chandrangeeta/bharatanatyam-performances) ## Similar work from other experts - [Bharatanatyam Performances and Classical Dance Productions](https://mytribe.in/indirakadambi/bharatanatyam-performance-choreography/featured) by Indira Kadambi · Bharatanatyam Performance & Choreography · Based in Jigani, Bengaluru; Travels across India for shows - [Featured Bharatanatyam Performances and Classical Dance Training](https://mytribe.in/jayalakshmi.eshwar/dance-education-training/featured) by Jayalakshmi Eshwar · Dance Education & Training · Classes at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi & workshops across Delhi NCR - [Featured Bharatanatyam Performances & Choreography](https://mytribe.in/shreema_upadhyaya/live-dance-performances/featured) by Shreema Upadhyaya · Live Dance Performances · Performs in Bengaluru, Chennai & across India - [Sharat Prabhath: Kathak Dance & Harikatha Performances](https://mytribe.in/sharatprabhath/kathak-dance-classes/featured) by Sharat Prabhath · Kathak Dance Classes · Classes in Jayanagar, Indiranagar, Banashankari & Online - [Bharatanatyam Performances and Professional Training](https://mytribe.in/adithya.pv/bharatanatyam-workshops-teaching/featured) by Adithya · Bharatanatyam Workshops & Teaching · Classes in NRI Layout; Workshops across Bengaluru & India - [Bharatanatyam Performances and Artistic Direction](https://mytribe.in/sushmithasuresh93/bharatanatyam-performance-choreography/featured) by Sushmitha Suresh · Bharatanatyam Performance & Choreography · Travels for performances in Bengaluru & Chennai; Online choreography available ## Book To book Geeta Chandran, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Namaste%20Geeta%20ji%2C%20I%20saw%20your%20work%20on%20mytribe%20and%20would%20love%20to%20discuss%20a%20lecture-demonstration%20for%20my%20organization.)