Samridhi's Approach to learning Bharatanatyam
Bridging theory with empirical knowledge of performance art
Science
Learning the science of dance – origin, influence, propagation and evolution. The impact of history and literature, the reverence to artistic & musical lineage of the art form of Bharatanatyam.
Movement
Improving body awareness by using vocabulary of traditional indian dance and creative movement. Body conditioning, strength training regimen to acclimitize to the form of movement sustainably.
Performance
Rendering techniques of performance – dramaturgy in dance, music and rhythm significance exploration, formatting and presenting repertoire with a thorough understanding of the exhibits.
About Samridhi Dance Foundation
Samridhi Dance Foundation was started as a humble initiative in 2016 by Smt. Rakshita Raghunathan, to focus on teaching and promoting the performance art of Bharatanatyam among people across borders and identities for sheer joy of celebration of the Indic Culture.
As a young child, Rakshita discovered her love for this art grow along with her and take new forms which she wanted to consciously share in her own ways, by imparting the essence of the Guru-Sishya Parampara learnings she was fortunate to receive from her Gurus with a new age approach.
Today through SDF, we aim to provide cultural education in the art of dance, helping and motivating students to learn with authenticity and deep understanding of the art form.
Our Programs are structured to help students grow individually
Samridhi's goal is for you to learn Bharatanatyam regardless of your age/previous experience with dance. Our Programs enable learners to improve in a self-paced, student focused methodology that is relevant in the practice and performance of the art.
Courses
We at SDF offer virtual/live sessions through curated programs with 1 to 1.5 year course duration. Classes are conducted via Zoom Advanced Meetings.
Programs
- •Nritya Praveshika (Beginners)
- •Nritya Unnatih (Intermediate)
- •Nritya Paripurnata (Advanced)
- •Advanced 1 to 1 Intensives
- •Margam Masterclasses
- •Offline Classes at BLR Studio
February 2026
SDF Ensemble Programmes
The SDF Ensemble Programmes give our students more than a spotlight — they give them a purpose. Through disciplined rehearsals, collective devotion, and the quiet courage it takes to stand before an audience, our performers discover that true confidence isn't built in isolation, but in service to something greater than themselves.
