Academy of Bharata Natyam

"Rhythm", 1149, Nehru Road, BEML Layout 3rd stage
Rajarajeshwari Nagar
Bangalore, Karnataka 560098
ph: (+91)(080)28600870
alt: +91 9606142946/ 9986032164
gayathri@academyofbharatanatyam.com

|| Performance Videos ||

Smt. Gayathri Keshavan- Director, Academy of Bharata Natyam
Smt. Gayathri Keshavan (age 59 in this video), had been invited to perform on the occasion of 'NATARAJOTSAVA' by Karnataka Nrityakala Parishad in Bangalore.

Kaalai Thooki in Yedukula Kambodi ragam and Adi talam.
Academy of Bharata Natyam
A Jathi performed by students of the Academy and a short excerpt from a Surdas Bhajan.
Tracing the roots of the Academy of Bharata Natyam
Academy of Bharata Natyam was established in the year 1948 by Late Sri. T.K. Narayan. He was the direct disciple of the revered gurus Sri. Meenakshisundaram Pillai and Sri. Muthukumara Pillai of the Pandanallur style. This video traces the roots of the Academy from the time of its inception.
Academy of Bharata Natayam - Video clippings
This video contains excerpts from various dance items presented by the Academy.
"Poothana Moksham" by Director, Smt. Gayathri Keshavan
"Kanchi Kamakshi" by Sisters Maithreyi Keshavan Barve & Mathangi Keshavan
"Allaripu" by 3 generations (with grand-daughter Ananya Barve)
"Sri Vishwanatham" by students of the Academy
Guru Smt. Gayathri Keshavan performs at the age of 62 on World Dance Day 2016
Smt. Gayathri Keshavan was invited by Shambhavi School of Dance to perform on the occassion of World Dance Day - 2016. The event was conceptualised by Smt. Vyjayanthi Kashi to celebrate the contribution of several senior artists/teachers through their dance on this day.
Please forward to 1:23:28 to watch Smt. Gayathri Keshavan perform a rare piece in praise of Lord Badrinath. Music and dance composed by Smt. Gayathri Keshavan.
Veena Basavaraj, performing viruththam Petra Thai Thannai in Sahana ragam during her arangetram in oct 2016 dance composition by Smt.Gayathri Keshavan.
Amruthavarshini Talikoti ( student of Gayathi Keshavan) performing padam Padari Varugudu in kamboji ragam rupaka talam.
A class session in progress, with students practicing 'Dasavataram' and 'Natesh Kavuthvam'.
Sampratha performing 'Manchi Dinamu' in her arangetram.

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"Rhythm", 1149, Nehru Road, BEML Layout 3rd stage
Rajarajeshwari Nagar
Bangalore, Karnataka 560098
ph: (+91)(080)28600870
alt: +91 9606142946/ 9986032164
gayathri@academyofbharatanatyam.com