Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance. It was established in 1986 by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran and follows the kalakshetra style. We have locations in Markham, Scarborough and Toronto. Our school trains students to learn this Indian classical dance and perform as well. Our school provides yearly examinations for all students. We have two textbooks written by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran which we use to teach dance and theory. Many students from other schools use these books for exams as well. In addition, we conduct arangetrams for all graduating students. Students continuing their education in dance are taught nattuvangam and the opportunity to learn in special workshops. Many graduates from our school go on further to become dance teachers, performers and even have their own schools.
ACADEMY'S MISSION
To impart rigorous training in the technique, expression and performance of Bharata Natyam, an ancient dance nurtured in southern India. Introducing students to its history and evolution, our training highlights Bharata Natyam'S role as a communicative device recreating themes from Indian legendS. Our students are also exposed to its ability- as a language with an alphabet and vocabulary, to represent diverse stories and subjects.
SUMMER INTENSIVE (part of the Professional Training Program)
The dancers of this program are groomed for professional careers and this initiative allows them to hone their performance skills for Laya Bhava Company productions and performances. This dancer training program was also conducted in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and was supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
LAYA BHAVA DANCE COMPANY
At Laya Bhava Dance Company, our mission is to create and produce captivating dance works that celebrate the rich heritage of the Tamil diaspora, drawing inspiration from Tamil literature, Hindu mythology, contemporary themes, and dance dramas. We aim to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of the Tamil community through the art of dance, while also engaging with diverse audiences and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our heritage. Through our performances, we strive to convey the beauty, emotion, and storytelling elements of bharatanatyam, leaving a lasting impact on our audiences and contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the performing arts.Dancers who have completed their training, dance in productions and company performances. Dancers are paid professional artist fees as outlined by CADA (Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists). Productions are almost always performed with live musicians. Carnatic Musicians the company has worked with include: Yadav Yadavan, Pon Sundaralingam, Prema Sriskandarajah, Vasudevan Rajalingam, Rathiruban Paramsothy, Thanathevy Mithradeva, Vijayaluxmy Srinivasan, Jayadevan Nair, Balamurali, & Kamala Sadasivam.
To impart rigorous training in the technique, expression and performance of Bharata Natyam, an ancient dance nurtured in southern India. Introducing students to its history and evolution, our training highlights Bharata Natyam'S role as a communicative device recreating themes from Indian legendS. Our students are also exposed to its ability- as a language with an alphabet and vocabulary, to represent diverse stories and subjects.
SUMMER INTENSIVE (part of the Professional Training Program)
The dancers of this program are groomed for professional careers and this initiative allows them to hone their performance skills for Laya Bhava Company productions and performances. This dancer training program was also conducted in 2013, 2014 and 2015 and was supported by the Ontario Arts Council.
LAYA BHAVA DANCE COMPANY
At Laya Bhava Dance Company, our mission is to create and produce captivating dance works that celebrate the rich heritage of the Tamil diaspora, drawing inspiration from Tamil literature, Hindu mythology, contemporary themes, and dance dramas. We aim to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of the Tamil community through the art of dance, while also engaging with diverse audiences and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our heritage. Through our performances, we strive to convey the beauty, emotion, and storytelling elements of bharatanatyam, leaving a lasting impact on our audiences and contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the performing arts.Dancers who have completed their training, dance in productions and company performances. Dancers are paid professional artist fees as outlined by CADA (Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists). Productions are almost always performed with live musicians. Carnatic Musicians the company has worked with include: Yadav Yadavan, Pon Sundaralingam, Prema Sriskandarajah, Vasudevan Rajalingam, Rathiruban Paramsothy, Thanathevy Mithradeva, Vijayaluxmy Srinivasan, Jayadevan Nair, Balamurali, & Kamala Sadasivam.
OUR LOCATIONS
|
MARKHAM
(MARKHAM & 14th) 68 Apollo road Markham, ON L3S4H1 |
NORTH YORK
2800 Don Mills Rd., North York, ON M2J 3B6 Central Eglinton Community Center (Mount Pleasant Station & Eglinton Ave) 160 Eglinton Ave East, Toronto ON, M4P3B5 Yonge & Sheppard 2/F 245 Sheppard Ave West, North York Sundays (10am) |