Bharatanatyam Classes & Workshops

Mandala Cultural Centre

Divya Hoskere

Divya Hoskere

I teach Bharatanatyam in small groups with personal attention, covering both basics and advanced theory, and give students real stage experience with live musicians.

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About

For me, dance is about bhakti and finding art in everyday moments. I teach at Kalāmārga (The Path of Art) because I believe learning Bharatanatyam should go beyond just steps - it’s about weaving emotion and life into every move.

Who Can Join

Open to all ages, whether you’re a kid excited about your first mudra or an adult wanting to try something new. I keep my batches small so I can actually see each student, not just a crowd. Personal attention is a big deal here.

Foundation & Beyond

Beginner classes are all about getting the basics right. If you already know your adavus and want more, I offer advanced workshops. My PhD in Natyashastra means we get deep into the theory, not just the practice.

  • Explore Karanas in classical dance
  • Dive into dance aesthetics workshops (rasa, bhava)
  • Learn how to choreograph your own pieces

Real Stage Experience

Here, you don’t just learn in a classroom. I make sure students get to perform in events like Nrityarpanam, always with a full live ensemble - vocalists, mridangam, flute, veena - because nothing teaches you like being on stage.

My Promise

My teaching is strict, but it’s also about finding the maja (fun). Sometimes things go wrong - a jhumki slips, you mess up a step - just yenjoy (enjoy) the moment. You’ll grow as a dancer, and as a person.

Meet your Expert

Divya Hoskere

Divya Hoskere

92 connects in last 3 months

My Story

Dance for me is family, faith, and stories. Amma’s tales of Ramayana, her bhakti - shaped me. Dhaatu Puppet Theater, puppets everywhere, it’s always been home. My guru, Praveen Kumar, showed me what the stage really means. That first time in Madras, 2011, just watching. Fourteen years later, I’m there, performing. Kālāya tasmai namaha. I study Natyashastra, chase karanas, find art in rain, in people, in life. For me, dance is everywhere. Blessed.

My Work

Bharatanatyam Performances, Classes, Choreography, Dance Puppetry - I do solo thematic shows, teach all ages at Kalāmārga, create dance-puppetry fusion, and choreograph.

Storytelling Through Dance - I love bringing stories like 'Shringara Sharanagati' to life, making emotions the heart of my Bharatanatyam.

My Dance Style - Light feet, azhutham (groundedness), and lots of karanas. My research in Natyashastra shapes my teaching.

Kalāmārga & Rasa Rahasya - Beginner and intermediate Bharatanatyam classes, plus the Rasa Rahasya course for those wanting to dive deep.

Dance Puppetry Fusion Shows - I mix Bharatanatyam and Bombeyaata puppetry, like in 'Rukmini Parinaya'—especially fun for kids.

More from Divya Hoskere

Dance Choreography Services

₹10-60K per choreography piece (solo or group, up to 10 min)

Bharatanatyam Dance Performances

₹35K-1.5L per performance

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