Prayukti offers Bharatanatyam classes for children and adults of all skill levels. Classes are conducted with our core values in mind and, above all else, are meant to cultivate a universal joy for dance and movement. Keep reading to learn more about our approach to classes, and how to sign up!
Note: All classes are held in Sunnyvale, CA.
You can also opt for virtual lessons (students from North America, Europe, UK).
What Our students Are Saying.
charanya kannan
Nitya’s classes are nothing short of phenomenal. Instead of just teaching a repertoire of steps, Nitya offers a wholistic Bharatanatyam education based on awareness that involves incorporating physical strength, flexibility and cardio, and all of this ties back to different aspects of dance. She also builds skills like choreography training, rhythm sense, designing creative sequences in addition to history/philosophy of dance. She is invested in her students’ trajectory, emphasizing a growth mindset where everyone can learn and improve at their own pace, but also motivating and pushing us to do our best, always with a smile. Highly recommend.
kanaka sriram
I have always wanted to learn Bharatanatyam and only started after I had my first kid. Realised over 8+ years and multiple teachers, that I needed someone who will teach holistic mind and body, not just steps, but how to ensure the body can do the step, while mind enjoys dancing without worry about injury and form.
Nitya teaching embodies that. She ensures we build flexibility, strength while learning the dance form. I have been learning with her for past 3+ years and enjoy every class completely as she brings lots of positive energy and love everytime.
Teaching is a skill, which Nitya has mastered. Especially for adults, it’s not easy to learn and remember. She has a way for us to internalise the dance.
I have grown both as a person and dancer . I look forward to continuing learning from her all my life :).
She is in all essence a true Guru. Thanks Nitya for accepting me as a student.
janis fredrick
I joined the Prayukti academy approximately 6 months ago. The classes are in Sunnyvale and it has been a long commute from San Francisco but the classes are totally worth it. Though I have been trained before, Nitya made me realize how much more there was to it – movement dynamics, thalam, technique, history, etc. The classes focus not only on the dance form but also on strength and flexibility. Nitya is a great teacher and gives us constant feedback and pushes us all to give our best, with great results. She is also fast at responding, so please feel free to reach out to her for questions!