About Us
At Nitya Natyashale, we are committed to educating students in the sacred form of Bharatanatyam, the oldest classical dance tradition, initiated in the Hindu temples of Tamil Nadu and eventually flourished in South India. We offer comprehensive and in-depth training in Bharathanatyam from beginner through professional level. We believe that through self-discipline, dedication and the practice of this art form, the student will find inner joy and a higher expression of their true self, thus building a consummate individual. The student is therefore encouraged to enjoy and continue this journey of learning without getting caught up with the destination of an accomplishment.
Emphasis is given, not only, to the physical perfection of form and technique but also to the deeper understanding of the history, culture, theory, thalam, philosophy and mythology.
Classes are currently conducted at Sydney, Australia. The coursework includes both theory and practical aspects.
Artistic Director
Shilpa Ashok both, a Bharatanatyam practitioner, dance educator and Artistic director of Nitya Natyashale. She was introduced dance form at a tender age of 5. Ever since she is being trained under the guidance of her paternal Aunt Smt Savitha Arun, Director of Aruna Kalavidaru, Bangalore. Guru Savitha Arun, is one of the renowned Bharathanatyam artists who had their formal training from one of the best teachers of Bharathanatyam, Abhinaya Shiromani Vidhwan Shornur Rajarathnam Pillai of the Pandanallur style of Bharathanatyam.
Shilpa has performed in several prestigious dance festivals at regional and national level at India under Aruna Kalavidaru Production such as Sindhoora Ganapa, Mohini Bhasmasura, Sundapa Sunda, Velapuri Vaibhava etc under Aruna Kalavidaru Production. She started teaching career at the age of 18 and comes with immense teaching experience.
Shilpa is an eternal devotee of Bharathanatyam started Nitya Natyashale in 2020 with the aim to spread the awareness about the classical form with the aim to nurture young talents and to pass on the Guru-Shishya parampara to upcoming generations.
