--- title: "Bharatanatyam Philosophy & Classes in Whitefield | Preetha Arun" description: "Learn authentic Bharatanatyam with Guru Preetha Arun. From foundation training to Arangetram preparation, join our supportive community in Whitefield or online." canonical: https://mytribe.in/preetha_dance/bharatanatyam-dance-classes/from-the-guru-my-journey-philosophy last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # My Bharatanatyam Journey: Philosophy & Teaching Tribe Verified · 25 years of professional dance teaching By [Preetha Arun](https://mytribe.in/preetha_dance) · Classes at Whitefield studio & available online · ₹1,000 one time (estimate) Part of [Bharatanatyam Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/preetha_dance/bharatanatyam-dance-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/preetha_dance/bharatanatyam-dance-classes/gallery) I never planned to be a teacher, but 25 years of guiding students has taught me one thing: dance is a conversation, not just a set of steps. Whether you are six or sixty, we find your pace together. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Sharing more about the items I started learning after joining Rhadha aunty for training in the Vazhuvoor style.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/04909077-a7dc-4392-9821-5792babb60be) - ![For my students, it is the thrill of performing. For me, it is the quiet responsibility of ensuring they feel supported and look confident.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15fbbfc9-a4a6-4350-98c7-f4f2cdde71b0) - [Video: Here I talk more about my learning years with my Guru, the legendary Adyar K. Lakshman Sir, and how my Arangetram went.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5ecb8801-b52f-4f69-8417-125ac72316ec) - [Video: My view on the importance of 'Banis' or styles in Bharatanatyam. Ultimately, it is not about the style, but how well you dance that matters most.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6624a572-3fd1-4b97-9a7e-69b6cca5cac1) - [Video: I took these photos casually more than a year ago. Just thought of sharing them. The joy of dance can be found anywhere.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7655793c-302f-4b4a-b336-c72d40986d23) - [Video: My dance journey continued with learning the Vazhuvoor style from Smt. Radha, sister of the famous Kumari Kamala. It was a very different, one on one experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78dda4ce-807f-47a2-9f47-9916b289c1a0) - [Video: My Guru, Shri Adyar Lakshman, expressing his view that students should never give up their art form, even after their Arangetram. His words continue to guide me.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78fd0166-648f-40c6-9c30-fb50385a06bb) - [Video: Remember that all of us have great potential within us. Let’s unlock it one move at a time.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79abc548-de92-4af3-a607-85d7845d06fc) - ![For them, it is two and a half hours of dance. For me, it is every class, correction, and conversation we have had until now.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8a5ec12f-1576-4a30-b890-644dd7dd195f) - [Video: As the year comes to a close, I thought I should share some old memories of my dance journey, starting with my training under Padma Shri Adyar K. Lakshman sir.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b3236764-44b5-47d4-9c25-3a5d6b0ef56e) - [Video: I never planned to be a teacher. Here I talk about how I started teaching in 1998, a journey that has now spanned 25 years.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b99bd0a9-63cf-41cb-819d-d14e6cf47e2e) - [Video: Wishing everyone a Happy International Dance Day. The magic of Bharatanatyam lies in its ability to narrate stories using the entire body, face, and soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ce4a3703-4362-4221-bc75-c14a5900e2fc) - [Video: I reminisce here about my performing and learning days in my early 20s, when life revolved around college and dance class. One memorable performance was for Shri Sathya Sai Baba's 75th birthday.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e45e00af-913a-4090-bb1c-c270661374f4) ## About From the Guru: My Journey & Philosophy In my studio, we focus heavily on the foundation. When you start, we don't just jump into choreography. We spend time on 'Araimandi' (the half-sit posture) and basic 'Adavus' because that is the bedrock of your balance. It is rarely the glamorous part of dance, but it is the part that keeps your technique strong for years to come. Whether you are a beginner or returning to dance as an adult, I check your posture personally to ensure you are building strength, not just memorizing steps. My approach to teaching is built on the discipline I learned from my Guru, Padma Shri Adyar K. Lakshman, combined with the reality that every student has a different lifestyle. ### The Importance of Basics I often tell students that the moment you think you have mastered a piece is the moment you should practice it with more attention to detail. We do not rush through the syllabus. My training method follows the Kalakshetra style basics, ensuring that from the first Shloka to the final Arangetram performance, your technique is sound. ### A Space for Everyone I work with children, teens, and working professionals. If you are an adult looking to reconnect with dance, we don't treat you like a child learner. We focus on conditioning exercises to help mature bodies adapt to the physical demands of Bharatanatyam. I understand the constraints of a busy schedule, so my instruction focuses on quality of practice over the number of hours spent in the studio. ### Why Practice Matters My Guru once told me that one should never give up on the art form, regardless of whether you are juggling a corporate job or academic exams. 'Enna innaikke vanduttiya?' (You came today itself?) is a phrase I heard often, and it stuck with me. It is not about the competition or the stage; it is about the quiet discipline of showing up for yourself. Whether you join my in-person classes in Ramagondanahalli, Whitefield, or choose our online sessions, my goal is to guide you to your own milestone, whether that is the Salangai Pooja or your debut performance. ## About Preetha Arun I never imagined my MBA would lead me to a 25-year career in dance, but teaching has become my true north. I believe in a structured approach where every student finds their own rhythm, ensuring dance is a sustainable part of your life, not just a hobby. 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