Laya Bhava Dance Academy

Laya Bhava Dance Academy Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance based in Canada. We have locations in Markham, Scarborough and Toronto.

Professional Bharatanatyam Training Program:
Highest level of arts training in Canada (inperson training) which is of the highest calibre in Canada and well recognized for training artists that become highly regarded professionally. Our training program prepares emerging artists for a professional career and to play an important role in the arts world. Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance. It was established in 1986 by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran. Our school trains students to learn this Indian classical dance and perform as well. Students from the age of 5 to 35 continue to learn dance. 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. Recreational Program:
ADULT DANCE CLASSES
This class is for the adults looking to learn dance. You are never too old to learn to dance. Adults aged 20+ get to learn dance and prevent osteoporosis by exercising. Good health and exercise are taught in these classes. These classes are fun and educational. Adult students are also given performance opportunities.

09/04/2026

Varnam by Thamirah Venuhanan
Choreographer - Late Guru Padmasri Adyar K. Lakshman Sir
Teacher - Kirupa Ratneswaran

09/03/2026

✨ WE’RE OPEN FOR REGISTRATION! ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6PM - 8PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30PM - 7:30PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Thursday
⏰ 6PM - 8PM
📍 160 Eglinton Ave East

📅 Friday
⏰ 6PM - 8PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10AM - 3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2PM - 4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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Did you miss out our performance at Mel Lastman Square? Check out our rendition of Jagadeeshwara Devi from Shyam Singha ...
07/13/2026

Did you miss out our performance at Mel Lastman Square? Check out our rendition of Jagadeeshwara Devi from Shyam Singha Roy below!

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This week we performed at Mel Lastman Square! Check out our Fusion Thavamai performance below!
07/13/2026

This week we performed at Mel Lastman Square! Check out our Fusion Thavamai performance below!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

06/29/2026

A sneak peek of LBDA’s performances at the Newmarket Multicultural & Asian Harmony Festival! Thank you to TC MA for holding this fantastic event!

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6PM - 8PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30PM - 7:30PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Thursday
⏰ 6PM - 8PM
📍 160 Eglinton Ave East

📅 Friday
⏰ 6PM - 8PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10AM - 3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2PM - 4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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06/27/2026

Looking for Bharatanatyam classes in Scarborough?

Laya Bhava Dance Academy has classes every Sunday for kids (5 and over) and adults at:

📍2231 Lawrence Avenue East!

Call 647-802-3498 to book a class or visit our website kiruparatneswaran.com for more info!

06/16/2026

Looking for Bharatanatyam classes in Toronto?

Laya Bhava Dance Academy has classes every Thursdays for kids (5 and over) and adults at:

📍160 Eglinton Ave East!

Call 647-802-3498 to book a class or visit our website kiruparatneswaran.com for more info!

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06/08/2026

In case you missed it, LBDA got the amazing opportunity to perform at the Asian Heritage Culture Festival!

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Friday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10-3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2-4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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06/07/2026

This week LBDA got the opportunity to perform at the Asian Heritage Culture Festival. Thank you to for this amazing opportunity

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Friday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10-3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2-4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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Address

68 Apollo Road
Markham, ON
L3S4H1

Telephone

6478023498

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