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Bharatanatyam Workshops & Educational Lecture-Demonstrations

byHimanshu SrivastavaBased in Delhi NCR; performs across IndiaStarts from₹45,000 per performanceView full gallery

I see dance as a form of scholarship. My workshops and lecture-demonstrations bridge the gap between ancient tradition and contemporary inquiry, designed for students, rasikas, and institutions across India.

A poster for my Bharatanatyam workshop and demonstration in the Kumaon Region, presented by SPIC MACAY. It is a joy to take our cultural heritage to far-off lands and share it with children.

Into the arms of the mountains. Performing for students in Uttarakhand as part of a SPIC MACAY tour. The joy of sharing our art with young, curious minds is unparalleled.

I was honored to be part of this distinguished panel for a World Dance Day celebration in Trichy. We navigated the dual realities of 21st-century performances, discussing the space between stage and screen, tradition and innovation.

It was an honor to deliver a lecture titled "Drishya-Adrishya" (The Seen and the Unseen) at the Shanmukhananda Sangeetha Sabha in Mumbai. This initiative to bring more artistic thought to rasikas and students is truly commendable.

An invitation to my lecture-demonstration "Drishya-Adrishya" in Mumbai. This workshop engages the mind to see the unseen pages of our cultural heritage, decoding mythological tales through art and dance.

It was a delight to speak on "liberal arts" and perform at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Seeing a government university recognize dance as a subject is a dream come true and a step towards a sustainable curriculum for the arts.

An invitation to perform at the Yuva Mukulam festival at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. I am grateful for the opportunity to be part of this festival celebrating the spirit of youth in the arts.

A promotion for the 40th Natyakala conference, curated by my guru Smt. Rama Vaidyanathan. The theme was "ROOTS," and I was excited to be part of this annual congregation of arts and minds.

A clip from a SPIC MACAY workshop for Kendriya Vidyalaya students in Uttarakhand. Here, I am performing a piece on Ganesha, a favorite among children, set to the verses of Saint Tulasidas.

About Workshops, Lec-Dems & Educational Outreach

When I conduct these sessions, I do not just demonstrate technique. I use my research in sculpture and old texts to show students how a single movement in Bharatanatyam mirrors the static beauty of an ancient temple carving. Whether for university students or seasoned rasikas, I focus on the intersection of mythology, philosophy, and rhythm, ensuring participants leave with a deeper understanding of the 'why' behind the 'what'.

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Himanshu Srivastava

Based in Delhi NCR; performs across IndiaStarts from ₹45,000 per performance

I am Himanshu. My days are split between the rehearsal studio and the archives, and I find the most joy when I can share that bridge with others. I do not believe in teaching dance as a routine; I teach it as a conversation with our history.

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The poster for my first workshop with Spicmacay, an organization dedicated to promoting Indian classical arts among youth. It was a dream come true to be empanelled with them.13
Conducting a lecture-demonstration at a high school in Goa as part of a government collaboration to promote Indian classical dance.
Interacting with students in Goa after the workshop. Answering their questions and seeing their curiosity is one of the most rewarding parts of these sessions.

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A moment of mutual respect and gratitude at a workshop organized by Kalakshetra SRCC at Shri Ram College of Commerce. We explored the intricacies of Bharatanatyam and discussed pursuing dance as a professional vocation.14
A newspaper clipping from my three-day Bharatanatyam dance workshop in Guwahati. It was a pleasure to teach these young, enthusiastic students and see their progress.
I was deeply honored to be invited to the inaugural 'Kala Sangam' function at Raja Mansingh Tomar's Sangeeth evam Kala Vidyalaya in Gwalior. Here I am being felicitated by the university's esteemed members.
A group photograph with the wonderful students at the Raja Mansingh Tomar University in Gwalior. I conducted a workshop for students from various departments, creating a beautiful amalgamation of our culture.

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Jayalakshmi EshwarClasses at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi & workshops across Delhi NCR
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Performing for an auditorium full of bright young students at a government school in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. The energy and curiosity of a live young audience are incredibly rewarding and reinforce the importance of arts education.
A dynamic pose captured during a workshop demonstration for school students. In these sessions, I break down the elements of Bharatanatyam, explaining the stories, expressions, and rhythms to make the art form engaging and understandable for a new audience.
A group photo with students after a performance at the Kanya Shiksha Parisar in Ratlam. Their enthusiasm was infectious, and some even dressed up in their own creative costumes. Moments like these are the highlight of my outreach work.

Bharatanatyam Workshops and Lecture-Demonstrations

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Tanya SaxenaOnline classes and in-person at studio in Delhi NCR
It was a pleasure to connect with these wonderful students after my performance in Pune. Their enthusiasm and love for the art form is truly inspiring.4
Another group photo with talented dancers in Pune. I'm grateful to Nrityayatri for organizing these events and fostering such a vibrant dance community.
A view from the audience's perspective in Pune, with the full live orchestra on stage. The energy exchange between the performers and the rasikas (audience) is what makes a live concert special.

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AdithyaPerforms across Bengaluru & India
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It was a profound honor to perform at the Pt. Birju Maharaj Memorial Concert. Paying homage to a legend through my own art form is a humbling experience that connects us all in the larger family of Indian classical dance.
This poster is from the SPIC MACAY North Zone Convention where I performed. Being part of such events allows me to share the stage with incredible artists and connect with young audiences across the country.

Bharatanatyam Lecture-Demonstrations & Cultural Outreach

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Ragini ChandershekarWorkshops at studio in Dwarka; travels across Delhi NCR and India
In my studio with the wonderful Kathak artist Prachee Shah Paandya. It was a joy to mentor her and craft a piece, exploring the shared principles across different classical dance forms.10
A happy moment of collaboration. The guru-shishya relationship is about sharing and growing together, and I find great fulfillment in mentoring dedicated artists.

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Geeta ChandranTravels across Delhi NCR and pan-India for workshops and speaking engagements

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