Classical Dance
Bharatanatyam
The mother of all classical Indian dance forms, originating from the sacred temples of Tamil Nadu. A complete spiritual, aesthetic and physical discipline rooted in Natyashastra.
Founded in 1998, Shree Paavitra Arts Academy was born from a single conviction — that classical Indian arts are not relics of the past, but living, breathing expressions of a culture that deserves to flourish.
Over 25 years, we have trained over 1,200 students, partnered with 48+ schools and trusts, and issued hundreds of nationally recognised certifications — all while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to artistic authenticity.
Shree Paavitra Arts Academy focuses strictly on the authentic training and preservation of Bharatanatyam within our core Gurukul structure. However, to support schools, trusts, and institution programs, we maintain an extensive network and provide qualified, certified teachers for a wide variety of classical arts including Kathak, Classical Vocal, Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar, and Keyboard.
To preserve and propagate India's rich cultural heritage while nurturing confident, disciplined, creative, and culturally rooted individuals.
Through structured Skill Development Programs in schools, the Academy aims to make classical arts an integral part of education, fostering communication skills, leadership qualities, creativity, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and holistic personality development among students.
The Academy's impact extends globally, conducting workshops and lecture-demonstrations to share the beauty of Indian classical dance.
Hasta
108 Asamyuta and Samyuta hastas — the silent vocabulary of the cosmos, expressing every emotion from love to liberation.
Pada
The thunderous dialogue between earth and dancer — Adavus form the rhythmic foundation of every Bharatanatyam composition.
Mukha
The face that narrates epics without a word. Abhinaya — the soul of dance — where the nine rasas find their truest home.
Our core academy training program, specializing in the traditional preservation and mastery of Bharatanatyam.
The mother of all classical Indian dance forms, originating from the sacred temples of Tamil Nadu. A complete spiritual, aesthetic and physical discipline rooted in Natyashastra.
Providing qualified and certified visiting teachers for classical dance and music under our Skill Development Program.
The mother of all classical Indian dance forms, originating from the sacred temples of Tamil Nadu. A complete spiritual, aesthetic and physical discipline rooted in Natyashastra.
Born in the courts of the Mughals and the temples of North India, Kathak blends the rhythm of footwork (tatkar) with expressive storytelling (abhinaya) in a stunning union of power and grace.
Hindustani and Carnatic vocal traditions, taught through rigorous riyaz and an understanding of raga, tala and bhava. From sur-sadhana to concert-level performance — a complete vocal journey.
Harmonium, Tabla, Sitar and Keyboard — our instrumental curriculum is designed for both the serious student and the cultural enthusiast. Structured practical training with certified examination pathways.
Classroom & Training Gallery
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Andheri West, Mumbai
A prominent educational trust in Andheri West hosting HMPS (ICSE) and Rajhans Vidyalaya (CBSE), collaborating with Shree Paavitra for on-campus dance skill development.
Structured practical training under our Skill Development Program, conducted by visiting faculty during weekly activity schedules.
Our co-curricular Skill Development integration, aligned with CBSE's holistic art evaluation criteria for primary & secondary students.
We are collaborating with leading educational trusts to deploy our Skill Development Program across more school branches. Center announcements will be updated here.
From annual arangetrams to inter-school cultural competitions — the academy's cultural calendar is vibrant and varied.
View All EventsAnnual Arangetram
December 2026 · Shree Paavitra Auditorium
Certificate of Excellence
This is to certify that
Ananya Sharma
Has successfully completed · Grade IV · Bharatanatyam
Director
Shree Paavitra
Reg. No.
SPA/BN/4/2026/0341
Date
May 2026
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