--- title: "Award-Winning Bharatanatyam Classes by Jayalakshmi Eshwar in Delhi" description: "Learn classical Bharatanatyam from Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee Jayalakshmi Eshwar. Discover authentic Kalakshetra style training in Delhi." canonical: https://mytribe.in/jayalakshmi.eshwar/dance-education-training/a-lifetime-of-dedication-awards-felicitations last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Award-Winning Bharatanatyam Excellence in Delhi Tribe Verified · Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardee (2021-2022) By [Jayalakshmi Eshwar](https://mytribe.in/jayalakshmi.eshwar) · Classes at Triveni Kala Sangam, New Delhi & workshops across Delhi NCR · ₹3,300 Per Course (5-6 Days) (estimate) Part of [Dance Education & Training](https://mytribe.in/jayalakshmi.eshwar/dance-education-training). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/jayalakshmi.eshwar/dance-education-training/gallery) A look at the milestones defining my five-decade journey in dance, from Sangeet Natak Akademi recognition to heartfelt felicitations across the city. ## Photos and videos - ![A formal portrait announcing my selection for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for 2021-2022. This high honor is a significant milestone in my artistic journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9959a7ad-98b7-4051-a500-a2c068c57bf6) - ![This collage holds deep meaning for me. It shows me receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi award, the award plaque itself, and a photo with my guru, connecting my present achievements to my past training.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c1b5c5d3-df29-4c02-bdd0-38d2e62d55a4) - ![The 'Golden Gunghroo Award' conferred by Dance India Magazine. I consider this award a blessing from my mentor, Guru Rukmini Devi Arundale, and my parents.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d89ed4f9-6288-489c-8eb8-527f94583473) - ![Standing by the banner for The Dance India International Dance Day Awards. I was so happy and honored to be a recipient of their prestigious award in Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9bfc539b-d3aa-48a2-b0bf-52b0f5ca4287) - ![On stage with other Sangeet Natak Akademi awardees at a felicitation ceremony organized by the Delhi Tamil Sangam. It was an honor to be recognized alongside such distinguished artists from various fields.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2119b2b5-a7c1-4e2d-b2e1-d7624f6b8699) - ![Lighting the lamp at the Delhi Tamil Sangam felicitation ceremony. This traditional act marks the auspicious beginning of an event and symbolizes the dispelling of darkness with the light of knowledge and art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86af890e-1229-4365-be93-76f47da74059) - ![A talented artist, Kedar M. Naik, drew this live sketch of me during my lecture demonstration at CCRT. It was a pleasant surprise and a beautiful, spontaneous tribute.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/47313aa8-c237-477c-9f44-25f8155bbe93) ## About A Lifetime of Dedication: Awards & Felicitations Receiving the Sangeet Natak Akademi award is not just a personal milestone, it is a validation of the rigorous Kalakshetra training I impart to my students today. When you step into my studio at Triveni Kala Sangam, you are not just learning steps. You are inheriting a classical tradition that has been refined over five decades. My students often find that the technical precision required for these stage performances is exactly what we practice together in our daily, disciplined sessions. ### A Tradition of Excellence My journey in Bharatanatyam is inseparable from the teachings of my mentor, Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale. Every award, whether it is the Sangeet Natak Akademi recognition or the Golden Ghungroo Award, serves as a humble tribute to the lineage I represent. These accolades are reflections of a constant pursuit of perfection in dance repertoire, rhythm, and expression. ### Why Technique Matters Many students ask me why I am so particular about the basics, like proper posture or the subtle angle of a Mudra. The answer is simple. A dancer who masters the fundamentals can express complex emotions with clarity. In my classes at Triveni Kala Sangam, we spend as much time on theory as we do on movement. We break down the grammar of the dance so that you understand not just how to move, but why you are moving in a particular way. ### Bringing Art to Life Beyond the studio, I believe in taking this art form to the community. Through lecture demonstrations at institutions like CCRT, I engage with audiences to decode the rich history of Indian classical dance. Whether it is a solo performance or a group choreography, my goal remains consistent: to preserve the purity of the Kalakshetra style while ensuring the art stays alive and relevant for the next generation of dancers. ## About Jayalakshmi Eshwar I am Jayalakshmi Eshwar. My life has been a long, beautiful conversation with the art of Bharatanatyam, rooted deeply in the lessons from my mentor, Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale. Whether I am performing on stage or teaching a student the basics of posture in our studio, I strive to keep the purity of our tradition alive while embracing new ideas. 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