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Bharatanatyam Lecture-Demonstrations & Cultural Outreach

byRagini ChandershekarWorkshops at studio in Dwarka; travels across Delhi NCR and IndiaStarts from₹3,500 Per PersonView full gallery

I believe that classical dance is for everyone to understand and feel. Through my lecture-demonstrations, I strip away the mystery, sharing the stories, history, and emotions that breathe life into every movement.

Giving a lecture-demonstration at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. It was an honor to introduce Bharatanatyam to a new audience through SPIC MACAY. These events allow me to share the history and technique of the dance form.

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.

I was deeply honored to be featured by Ashirvachan as "Bharatanatyam's Leading Light". It is fulfilling to be recognized for my dedication to layam, taalam, and abhinaya, the core elements of this beautiful art form.

Another poster from the Pt. Birju Maharaj Memorial Concert, sharing the stage with other wonderful artists. These events are a celebration of our shared cultural heritage and the gurus who have guided us.

About Lecture-Demonstrations & Community Presence

I don't just demonstrate steps on stage. In my sessions, I break down the Navarasas—the nine emotions—and explain how our traditional mudras function as a narrative language. Whether I am at a university auditorium or a cultural centre, my goal is to strip away the intimidating layer of 'classical dance' and show you that it is, at its core, simply a human story we all share.

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Ragini Chandershekar

Workshops at studio in Dwarka; travels across Delhi NCR and IndiaStarts from ₹3,500 Per Person

I am Ragini. At Kalangan, dance is how we keep our family history and my Amma’s teachings alive. I would love to bring this same depth of emotion and tradition to your institution through a lecture-demonstration.

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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.

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A moment from my SPIC MACAY presentation at Amity International, Gurgaon. The goal of these lec-dems is to make classical dance engaging for young students.19
Demonstrating abhinaya during the SPIC MACAY lec-dem. I break down complex expressions and stories to make them relatable for the audience.
With students and faculty at Amity International after the performance. The interactive Q&A sessions are always a highlight of my school outreach programs.
A group photo with my accompanying musicians and the school hosts. A successful lec-dem is always a team effort.

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Geeta ChandranTravels across Delhi NCR and pan-India for workshops and speaking engagements
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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Shreyasi GopinathOnline classes and at studios in Gurugram & New Delhi
A poster for my workshop demonstration tour in the Kumaon region, presented by SPIC MACAY. It is an unparalleled joy to take our cultural heritage to far-off lands and share the art of Bharatanatyam with children in the mountains.24
Conducting a workshop for school students in Uttarakhand. My aim is to bring the history and practice of Bharatanatyam to children, especially in smaller towns, through interactive sessions that make learning a joyful experience.
An outdoor session with students in the beautiful valleys of Uttarakhand. These workshops are a form of *nrityasewa* (service through dance), focusing on sharing knowledge rather than just performance.
Demonstrating a Bharatanatyam pose for students during a SPIC MACAY workshop. It is incredibly rewarding to see their curiosity and enthusiasm as they learn about hand gestures (*mudras*) and the stories behind them.

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Himanshu SrivastavaAvailable online and in-person across India
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
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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