"They have not only taught me how to dance, but how to live. And I really love it. " - NDT Student
Natya School Philosophies:
- Teach a new generation the true spirit and authenticity of this art form, and to develop students into accomplished and creative Bharata Natyam
dancers who can appear on professional stages worldwide.
- Conviction that every student can become a dancer of substance, and that each student has unique and individual abilities with tremendous potential..
- Enrich the lives of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Classical dance is an excellent catalyst in building stronger communities, deepening individual spirituality, fostering social change, and providing a greater understanding of world cultures and religions.
- To provide ongoing support after the arangetram and to nurture involvement in performances by creating performance opportunities in the U.S. and India.
- Above all, instilling self-awareness that the journey is more important than the destination, leading to the development of the individual as a beautiful person.
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News
- "The Flowering Tree" to Premiere at Chicago's Harris Theater
- Natya Dance Theatre School Celebrates Annual Day
- Natya Dancers Return to Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park
- Natya Dance Theatre Premieres "Encountering the Other"
- Natya Disciple Vidya Govind Receives Prestigious "YoungArts" Award
Calendar
- Saturday, May 19, 2012 Skokie Festival of Cultures
- Sunday, July 01, 2012 Bharata Natyam Arangetram of Malvika Ragavendran
- Saturday, July 21, 2012 Bharata Natya Arangetram of Devika Nair
- Sunday, July 22, 2012 Bharata Natyam Arangetram of Mitali Shah
- Saturday, July 28, 2012 Bharata Natyam Arangetram of Anu & Veda Karan