--- title: "Behind the Scenes Bharatanatyam Rehearsals in Delhi" description: "Get a glimpse into my Kalangan studio rehearsals. Discover the dedication behind my authentic Bharatanatyam solo performances and group choreography." canonical: https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/behind-the-scenes-the-making-of-a-performance last_updated: 2025-09-22 --- # Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Bharatanatyam Performance Tribe Verified · 35+ years of traditional Bharatanatyam experience By [Ragini Chandershekar](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar) · Performs across Delhi NCR and travels pan-India · ₹45K per session (45-60 mins) (estimate) Part of [Bharatanatyam Performances for Events](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/raginichandershekar/bharatanatyam-performances-for-events/gallery) A dance performance is more than just the stage lights. At Kalangan, it begins here in the studio, with sweat, rhythm, and the blessings of my Guru. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Rehearsals in full swing for our performance at Kamani Auditorium. This is where we work on the fine details of the choreography, ensuring every dancer is perfectly in sync.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8640b37-f987-41b4-9712-c683da18dd8a) - [Video: One day to go. The energy and excitement in the studio are high as we run through the final rehearsals for our Kalangan Annual Day performance.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0dd3e357-4834-4ff0-9f21-99b04777934c) - [Video: Counting down the days to our annual show. This video shows my junior and senior students practicing together, demonstrating the dedication that goes into a large-scale group production.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4cd23e1d-d8a5-4bae-86da-4df97882a704) - [Video: A glimpse of my personal rehearsal for 'Moham'. In the quiet of my studio, I connect with the music and choreography, finding the emotional core of the piece before sharing it with an audience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a2d2a901-4674-4d4c-8aa4-246472b022f3) ## About Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Performance Before the silk costumes and the stage lights, my studio is where the real work happens. You will see me working through the subtle nuances of my *Abhinaya* and correcting footwork for my students. It is raw, it is repetitive, and it is where I truly connect with the choreography before sharing it with an audience. People often see the final performance—the *Varnam* or the *Tillana*—under the bright lights of an auditorium. But for me, the magic starts in the Kalangan studio. Whether it is preparing for an annual day at Kamani or refining a solo piece like *Moham*, our rehearsals are an extension of our tradition. My students are not just dancers; they are part of a lineage. In these sessions, we focus on *Nritta* (pure rhythm) and the delicate storytelling of *Abhinaya*. You will see us sweating over rehearsals, correcting a single *Mudra* (hand gesture) until it feels right. This is where the music meets the movement. It is often quiet, sometimes intense, but always filled with the love my mother passed down to me. When we finally step onto the stage, the hours spent in this studio become the soul of the performance. It is a tiring but beautiful process that ensures every gesture carries meaning. ## About Ragini Chandershekar I am Ragini Chandershekar. For me, dance is a conversation between my past and my students’ futures. Everything you see in my studio—the discipline and the joy—is a tribute to my mother and guru, Smt. Jamuna Krishnan. 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