About the Academy
Rooted in Tradition. Devoted to Excellence.
The story, philosophy, and noble mission of Nrithyakshetra, a devoted space for classical Bharatanatyam and devotional learning in Bangalore.
Smt. Shruthi Raghavendra
Bharatanatyam Guru · Kalakshetra Style · Nrithyakshetra, Bangalore
Disciple of Guru Vidushi Bindumathi Bebick
Smt. Shruthi Raghavendra’s journey in the classical arts was shaped by a deep and abiding love for both music and dance. She trained in classical vocal music under Vidwan Narasimha Murthi, and received her foundational dance training under Guru Vidushi Rekha Dinesh at the renowned Benaka Natya Mandira, Bangalore.
Drawn by a profound calling to master the tradition in its fullest depth, she went on to undertake intensive Guru‑Shishya Parampara training in Bharatanatyam under Guru Vidushi Bindumathi Bebick, a dedicated journey of more than seven years, culminating in her Arangetram in 2015.
She holds Vidwath and Post‑Graduate Diploma certifications in the Kalakshetra style, with rigorous grounding in the theoretical pillars of classical dance, the Natyashastra and Abhinaya, equipping her with both the technical mastery and the scholarly depth the tradition demands.
Her contribution to the art was formally recognised when she served as a teacher and trainer at Bharatham Academy, Bangalore, working under the direct guidance of her Guru, an honour that stands as prestigious validation of her artistry and her commitment to the classical tradition.
Years of Guru‑Shishya training under Guru Bindumathi Bebick
Arangetram, solo debut on the classical stage
Vidwath & PG Diploma in Kalakshetra style
Trained & taught at Bharatham Academy, Bangalore
Param Pujya Guru Vidushi Bindumathi Bebick
Revered Guru and Lineage Holder of the Kalakshetra Tradition
Arangetram, 2015. Receiving the gracious blessings of Param Pujya Guru Vidushi Bindumathi Bebick
Vidhushi Bindumathi Bebick holds a B.F.A. and M.F.A. from the renowned Kalaikaviri College of Fine Arts, one of India’s most celebrated institutions for classical performing arts.
She has been conferred the prestigious titles of Natyasudaroli and Kalaimalika, honours that recognise her outstanding mastery and lifelong contribution to the classical dance tradition.
Guru Bindumathi Bebick embodies the living ideal of the guru‑shishya tradition, transmitting not just technique but the very soul of the art. Her guidance shaped Smt. Shruthi’s entire artistic journey, and her spirit flows through every class at Nrithyakshetra.
The Guru is not just a teacher. The Guru is the living tradition itself. Through her, the unbroken lineage of Bharatanatyam flows into every student who walks through these doors.
गुरुर्ब्रह्मा गुरुर्विष्णुः गुरुर्देवो महेश्वरः | गुरुः साक्षात् परब्रह्म तस्मै श्री गुरवे नमः
— Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu Gurur Devo Maheshvarah | Guruh Sakshaat Parabrahma Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah
“The Guru is Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara. The Guru is the supreme reality itself. To that Guru, I offer my reverence”
Born from a Deep Love for the Classical Tradition
Nrithyakshetra was founded with one clear conviction: that Bharatanatyam, India’s oldest and most complete classical dance form, deserves to be taught and practised with full integrity at every level of training.
The name tells the story. Nrithyakshetra, “the hallowed field of dance”, reflects our belief that every class, every practice, every performance is an act of devotion. Dance here is not entertainment. It is offering.
Located in HSR Layout, Bangalore, we serve families and learners from across south Bangalore, drawn by the quality of classical instruction and the authentic, devotional environment we provide.
The Whole Dancer. The Complete Human Being.
We train students not just in the technique of classical dance, but in the full depth of the tradition, its rhythm, philosophy, and devotional heart.
Bhakti – Devotion
Every adavu, every mudra, every expression is understood as an offering. We cultivate a devotional relationship with the art from the very first class.
Anushasan – Discipline
Classical training demands sustained, patient practice. We build the habit of discipline with warmth and firmness, helping students discover what true consistency produces.
Parampara – Lineage
We hold the guru-shishya tradition with deep respect. Our curriculum is rooted in the Kalakshetra lineage, one of India's most revered schools of Bharatanatyam.
Preserving a Living Tradition for Future Generations
India’s classical arts represent one of the most extraordinary intellectual and spiritual achievements in human history. The Natya Shastra, compiled over two thousand years ago, contains a complete science of movement, rhythm, expression, and aesthetic experience.
At Nrithyakshetra, we understand our role as custodians of this tradition. Every student who learns here becomes part of an unbroken chain of transmission stretching back through centuries of guru-shishya relationships to the devadasi dancers of Tamil Nadu’s great temples.
Dance is the hidden language of the soul. Bharatanatyam is one of the most complete vocabularies ever devised for that language.
What Your Child Will Learn
Adavus
64+ foundational movement sequences forming the grammar of classical Bharatanatyam.
Mudras & Hastas
28 single-hand and 24 combined gestures that form the expressive classical vocabulary.
Abhinaya
The art of expression: emotion, narrative, and devotion communicated through face and body.
Tala & Rhythm
Training in Carnatic rhythmic cycles, developing a deep, embodied sense of musical time.
Classical Compositions
Alarippu, Jatiswaram, Varnam, Padam, Tillana, the full classical margam repertoire.
Shlokas & Devotional Learning
Sacred Sanskrit verses cultivating devotion, linguistic awareness, and inner stillness.
Join the Nrithyakshetra Family
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