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title: "Bharatanatyam Classes with Legacy Compositions and Abhinaya Training - mytribe"
description: "Join Bharatanatyam Classes by Ragini Chandershekar for expressive abhinaya training and legacy compositions. Experience heartfelt tradition, custom choreography, and solo performances. Enroll now to continue a rich dance heritage."
canonical: https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar
last_updated: 2024-12-20
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# Ragini Chandershekar

I teach Bharatanatyam as a cherished family legacy, focusing on expressive storytelling (abhinaya) and passing on the unique compositions from my guru's lineage.

## Services

### [Bharatanatyam Choreography & Workshops](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-choreography-workshops)

Workshops at studio in Dwarka; travels across Delhi NCR and India

Typically ₹8-40K per session/item/event (estimate)

- [Video: For me, Bharatanatyam is not just about movement, but about the stories we tell with our face and heart. This is abhinaya, the art of expression, which is at the core of everything I teach and perform. It's a quiet, internal process of living a character on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24bca11e-0865-4305-9939-7a5d4f02e3e2)
- ![A moment of dynamic energy from my solo production, "Moham". This pose captures the physical discipline and grace that Bharatanatyam demands, showcasing the culmination of years of training in a single, powerful movement on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c318e95-eaf3-496c-b7fd-453f313095a3)
- [Video: This is the beautiful result of our shared dedication. My senior disciples performing a Tillana, their movements and hearts perfectly in sync. I choreograph group performances that are not just technically sound but also full of life and unity.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdd9849-781e-429d-950e-24203102c615)
- [Video: Storytelling is the soul of dance. Here, I am sharing the story of Meera with my students during a workshop. Understanding the context and emotion of a character is the secret to true and heartfelt abhinaya, a skill I love to nurture in my disciples.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a901a9c-4b0c-4601-9aaf-aa85f23c1ee7)
- ![This is my Amma, my guru, Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. Everything I am as a dancer comes from her. Her legacy lives on through the rare compositions she created, which I am blessed to pass on to the next generation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b05f4a7-15ab-4163-8ac4-0d890ce76cd5)
- ![A black and white capture from my performance "Moham". Even in stillness, the dance speaks. This image shows a moment of deep expression, where every gesture tells a part of the story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/852dbbf8-723c-4ab0-81d5-246db66d2f03)
- [Video: The energy in the studio just before a big show is electric. Here are my students in a final rehearsal for our Kalangan Annual Day. This is where we refine every detail to ensure the group choreography is powerful and cohesive on stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0dd3e357-4834-4ff0-9f21-99b04777934c)

### [Bharatanatyam Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-dance-classes)

Classes at studio in Dwarka; open to students across Delhi NCR

Typically ₹2,000-5,000 per student per month (estimate)

- [Video: This is the joy I hope to share with every student. A moment on stage, lost in the story, where every movement from the hasta mudra to the turn of the head speaks a language of its own. This is the essence of a full Bharatanatyam performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f64649b1-db07-4475-8898-1cad7f77707e)
- [Video: There is nothing more rewarding than seeing my students dance as one, their movements and hearts in perfect sync. This is a glimpse of our senior disciples performing a Tillana, a piece filled with complex rhythms and pure, joyful energy.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdd9849-781e-429d-950e-24203102c615)
- [Video: To truly dance, you must understand the story. Here, I am explaining the context of a Meera Bhajan to my students. We believe that knowing why Meera sings and prays is what brings true emotion and life to the abhinaya.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3a901a9c-4b0c-4601-9aaf-aa85f23c1ee7)
- [Video: A few quiet moments exploring abhinaya, the art of expression. For me, dance is feeling. It is the subtle glance, the gentle smile, and the story that unfolds in the eyes that truly connects with the audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24bca11e-0865-4305-9939-7a5d4f02e3e2)
- ![A view of our Kalangan parivaar during our annual Guru Pooja. My studio is a home where students of all ages, their families, and I come together to celebrate our shared love for dance and honor our traditions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/33ab37b2-9695-44b9-9f44-3bf6ca6dea94)
- [Video: The power and energy of a group performance. Here, my senior students perform a Durga Chalisa during Navaratri, their movements synchronized in devotion to the Mother Goddess. Seeing them own the stage is my greatest reward.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1bc4dc77-0339-45ed-b87b-9aa4f2379594)
- ![With my Amma, Guru Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. She is the root of everything I teach, the one who first brought North Indian poetry into the world of Bharatanatyam. I feel her blessings every time I step into the studio.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b05f4a7-15ab-4163-8ac4-0d890ce76cd5)
- [Video: The energy in the studio just one day before our Annual Day performance. This is what it's all about: the shared focus, the last-minute practice, and the excitement of 71 of my disciples getting ready for the stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0dd3e357-4834-4ff0-9f21-99b04777934c)

### [Bharatanatyam Performances for Events](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events)

Performs across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India

Typically ₹40K-1.5L per performance (estimate)

- [Video: This is the heart of my performance, a moment of connection with the audience. Dressed in traditional temple jewellery and a silk sari, I use Bharatanatyam mudras, or hand gestures, to begin telling a story.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f64649b1-db07-4475-8898-1cad7f77707e)
- [Video: Abhinaya, or expression, is the soul of my dance. Here are a few quiet moments where I explore different emotions, from playful mischief to deep contemplation, bringing the characters and stories of my performance to life.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/24bca11e-0865-4305-9939-7a5d4f02e3e2)
- [Video: The energy of a group performance is truly special. Here, my senior students from Kalangan and I perform a Tillana, a purely rhythmic piece filled with intricate footwork and synchronized movements, creating a vibrant finale for any event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2fdd9849-781e-429d-950e-24203102c615)
- ![A performance is a conversation between dance and music. I almost always perform with a live Carnatic orchestra, including vocals, flute, and mridangam, whose melodies and rhythms elevate the entire recital into a complete sensory experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/50f16929-e8dd-4604-950a-d5eed711d932)
- ![A moment of pure energy captured during my performance 'Moham'. This is the Natarajasana, a pose that embodies the dynamic spirit of Lord Shiva as the cosmic dancer. It's a challenging posture that I feel captures the blend of strength and grace central to Bharatanatyam.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0c318e95-eaf3-496c-b7fd-453f313095a3)
- ![This is the invitation to my solo recital 'Moham', a performance that explored themes of love and longing through the traditional Bharatanatyam maargam. I love creating themed performances for events that take the audience on a specific emotional journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e34a5427-ab4c-4408-9178-6a3cb9eb8e94)
- ![This is me with my dearest Amma, my mother and guru Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. Her teachings are my foundation, and her spirit is with me every time I step on stage. My dance is my way of keeping her beautiful legacy alive.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b05f4a7-15ab-4163-8ac4-0d890ce76cd5)

## Meet your expert

### My story

Family is everything for us at Kalangan. Amma and Appa, especially my mother Smt. Jamuna Krishnan, shaped our world - her sarees and her dance creations are still with me. My husband and two boys, Aditya and Anant, keep the house full of cricket, music, and laughter. Traditions like Vishu’s kai-neetam and Navratri’s golu bommais run deep here. All this love and history – it’s what you’ll feel in our dance.

### My work

- **Bharatanatyam Classes & Solo Performances**: We teach all levels, offer private choreography, and perform solo for events.
- **Kalangan - Our Dance Family**: We celebrate festivals, nurture the guru-shishya bond, and welcome everyone into our clan.
- **Expressive Abhinaya Training**: Dance is storytelling. We focus on expressive abhinaya training so students truly connect.
- **Legacy Bharatanatyam Compositions**: Passing on my mother’s unique Bharatanatyam pieces, especially North Indian bhakti choreography.