About
Introduction
Natyanjali Nrutya Kala Kendra
The Indian classical dance of Bharatanatyam has enthralled audiences since millennia. It beautifully combines music, emotions, expressions and graceful physical movements, showcasing the multiple skills of the dancer.
NatyanjaliNrutya Kala Kendra, founded by VidushiDr. Sahana Bhat represents the brilliance of this art form through their 1,000+ students. It was established in the year 1996 at Sirsi with 20 students with the goal of making dance education accessible and affordable to all sections of the society. Today, it is present in 14 districts of Karnataka, carrying forward the glorious legacy and tradition of Bharatanatyam.
Vidushi Dr. Sahana Bhat
About the Founder
VidushiDr. Sahana Bhat’s illustrious career has spanned nearly 3 decades, 3 continents, 18 awards, and a few thousand performances across the world. She has performed many programs for Doordarshan, Karnataka Culture Department and Sangeeta Nrutya Academy, Bengaluru. A few of her notable performances abroad and in India are mentioned below.
- Kannada Festival – Nimes, France
- World Kannada Culture Convention – Bahrain (2006-08)
- World Kannada Convention – Kuwait (2007)
- Kannada Vaibhava – Bahrain (2008)
- Rajyotsava Festival – Doha, Qatar (2007)
- Kannada Sahitya Festival – Dubai (2007, 2009)
- HampiUtsava – Hampi, Karnataka
- Paryaya Festival – Udupi, Karnataka
- Kala Academy – Panjim, Goa
- Lakshadeepotsava – Shringeri, Karnataka
- World Kannada Convention – Belgaum, Karnataka
- Odakanatheshwara Festival – Thrissur, Kerala
- Thiruvilvamalai Festival – Kerala
- Annual Kannada Festival – Goa
Achievements
Natyanjali Nrutya Kala Kendra
1,000+ students have been personally trained by Dr. Sahana Bhat in Bharatanatyam
80% of students are girls with 50% of them from disadvantaged communities
100+ students have become professional artistes themselves
60+ students have achieved the highest academic distinction of Vidwat from the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB)
35 students are now full-fledged dance teachers in 14 districts of Karnataka, collectively teaching 1,000+ students