Varaveena Dance Company

24/07/2026

A little dancer with a big love for Bharatanatyam. Dakshina Prejil - Daughter of Prejil Purushan and Revathy Rajendrababu 🌸

One of my favorite moments in this beautiful composition on Andal (a famous 9th-century Hindu woman saint, a poet, and the only female among the 12 Alvars of South India.) is the entrance itself—a section she and I really enjoy every single time.

Video taken during Kalolsavam organised by Auckland Malayali Samajam Incorporated.

19/07/2026

A day of hard work, courage, and beautiful dancing. ❤️🙏

At Varaveena Dance Company, we believe the real victory lies in disciplined practice, respect for the art, and becoming a better dancer than you were yesterday. Every student who stepped onto that stage achieved something valuable, regardless of the result.

That said, I couldn’t be prouder to share that our students were awarded First Prize in every Bharatanatyam Solo category. 🏆✨

This achievement is not just about winning. It reflects months of dedication, countless hours of practice, the unwavering support of parents, and the commitment of each student to learning Bharatanatyam with sincerity and authenticity.

Congratulations to all our winners, and well done to every performer. Keep learning, stay humble, and let your love for Bharatanatyam always be your greatest achievement.

With gratitude to My gurus, our team of teachers , parents, Auckland Malayali Samajam Incorporated, and everyone who continues to support the journey of Varaveena Dance Company. ❤️

13/07/2026

Coming to Bharatanatyam or any dance class as an adult takes a lot.

Life is busy. Work, family, responsibilities, tiredness, and endless noise can easily take over. And yet, something still brings you to class. Maybe it is your love for dance. Maybe it is nostalgia. Maybe it is the wish to reconnect with a dream you once carried. Or maybe it is simply the need for one space that belongs only to you.
But what keeps you there?
Not motivation alone, because motivation comes and goes.
It is discipline.

It is the decision to show up even on the days when you feel tired, when your mind is full, when work has drained you, and when life pulls you in many directions.

Consistency shapes a dancer more than any sudden burst of motivation ever can.
At Varaveena Dance Company, we believe progress is built slowly and beautifully. Class by class. Step by step. Adavu by adavu. Expression by expression. Every small effort becomes part of something bigger.
For adult learners, dance is not just about performance. It is about discipline, confidence, culture, grace, fitness, memory, expression, and finding joy in your own journey.
It is never too late to begin.

And it is never too much to continue.
Join us at Varaveena Dance Company and begin your dance journey with us.

Varaveena Dance Company | Auckland
Contact: +64 20 4122 8660

09/05/2026

12/04/2026

Our students at the NORTH SHORE MALAYALI ASSOCIATION Vishu/Easter/Eid celebrations..

Dancers: Aparna, Tanvi, Jaanaki and Shraddha🌸

07/04/2026

Students from Batch Ananthara.

29/03/2026

So proud to see our students featured on the front page of The New Zealand Herald today!

A beautiful moment representing culture, dedication, and hard work at CultureFest. Thank you Auckland Council for organising a beautiful event for Arts and culture.

Students Featured- Anahera, Mikhaya and Ashneer. 🌸

24/03/2026

Adavus are often practiced in chaturasra jaati - a 4 beat cycle, but growth begins when we challenge body and mind to step into unfamiliar. Here, our few students from Anantara batch explores the mishra jaati — a seven-beat cycle.

Dancers: Tanvi, Nandita, Janaki, and Aparna 💫

Oh—and in the background, you can spot our very dedicated adult students practicing 💝

11/02/2026

Throwback to Shivratri rehearsals..
A beautiful peice - Ardhanareeshwara — where Shiva and Shakti move as one, Balancing strength and grace,
Tandava and Lasya..