Shakti Dance Company

Shakti Dance Company Shakti School of Bharata Natyam is Southern California's leading Bharata Natyam school and Dance Company led by Viji Prakash. Visit our website for details.

Studio classes in West LA, Torrance, Tarzana, Orange County. For inquiries, please email [email protected] FOR INQUIRIES PLS EMAIL [email protected]
Based in Los Angeles, the Shakti School of Bharata Natyam (Classical dance of Southern India) was founded by Guru Viji Prakash in 1977. With 30 glorious years of teaching and training more than 2,000 students- Shakti is a premie

r institution of Bharata Natyam in Southern California. Viji Prakash teaches the Tanjavur style of Bharata Natyam characterized by its grace and vigor. Shakti School teaches at FIVE LOCATIONS (West LA, Valley, Torrance, Artesia, Orange). shaktibharatanatyam.com

09/04/2026

FEARLESS. INVENTIVE. VIRTUOSIC.
Four extraordinary artists share exceptional works. Together they reveal the remarkable breath, vitality and dramatic power of Bharata Natyam - from dance solos to ensemble works and theatre.

Featuring
Rama Vaidyanathan & Musicians — Mad & Divine
Ramaa Bharadvaj — AVATARANA: The Story of Natya
Vidhya Subramanian & Sparsha Dance Ensemble — DAMARU: Duality
Rasika Kumar — UNBOUND

INFO shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-dance-festival

TICKETS; https://stagestubs.com/kalaivanar-foundation/dance-india-a-festival-of-bharata-natyam-2026-09

09/03/2026

For the first time in Los Angeles -DANCE INDIA!
An extraordinary gathering of artists and works, bringing the many worlds of Bharata Natyam to one stage.

From riveting solo performances to sweeping ensemble works each artist brings a singular vision- rich with music, rhythm, story, drama and virtuosity. Together, they reveal the remarkable breadth and vitality of Bharata Natyam today.

ON STAGE
Rama Vaidyanathan & Musicians -MAD & DIVINE
Ramaa Bharadvaj - AVATARANA: The Story of Natya
Vidhya Subramanian & Sparsha Dance Ensemble - DAMARU: Duality
Rasika Kumar - UNBOUND

Sunday, Sept 27 | 2–8 PM
Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center

INFO: https://shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-dance-festival/

Tickets: stagestubs.com/kalaivanar-foundation/dance-india-a-festival-of-bharata-natyam-2026-09

Arpana Dance Company
VIDHYA SUBRAMANIAN
RAMA VAIDYANATHAN
Ramaa Bharadvaj
Rasika Kumar Dance
Kalaivanar Founation

Our final Arangetram of the season!Sun Sept 6. 4pm | James Armstrong Theatre. Torrance CA We close our season with Harin...
08/30/2026

Our final Arangetram of the season!
Sun Sept 6. 4pm | James Armstrong Theatre. Torrance CA
We close our season with Harinii Nagarajan, as she takes the stage for her Arangetram ~an evening of dance, music, storytelling and joy.
Join us as we bring a wonderful summer of dance to a radiant close!

NEXT ARANGETRAM! Sat Aug. 29 | James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance.Come celebrate Krishna Leela Dalal as she takes the sta...
08/24/2026

NEXT ARANGETRAM!
Sat Aug. 29 | James Armstrong Theatre, Torrance.
Come celebrate Krishna Leela Dalal as she takes the stage for her Arangetram!

Our young dancers grow when their community shows up. Come watch, encourage and celebrate this beautiful milestone.
shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/arangetram-season-2026/

One stage. Four extraordinary artists. Remarkable works.DANCE INDIA brings together some of the most distinctive voices ...
08/11/2026

One stage. Four extraordinary artists. Remarkable works.
DANCE INDIA brings together some of the most distinctive voices in Bharata Natyam for a rare festival.

From riveting solo performances to sweeping ensemble works and dance-theatre. Each artist opens a different world - rich with music, rhythm, story, drama and virtuosity. Together, they reveal the astonishing range and imaginative possibilities of Bharata Natyam.

On stage: Rama Vaidyanathan • Ramaa Bharadvaj • Vidhya Subramanian & Sparsha Dance Ensemble • Rasika Kumar

INFO shaktibharatanatyam.com/event/shakti-dance-festival
TICKETS; https://stagestubs.com/kalaivanar-foundation/dance-india-a-festival-of-bharata-natyam-2026-09

RAMA VAIDYANATHAN VIDHYA SUBRAMANIAN Ramaa Bharadvaj
Arpana Dance Company
Kalaivanar Founation
Pragathi Art Foundation

Some evenings are more than performances~they are the flowering of years of devotion. For over a decade, Sahana Gupta ha...
07/29/2026

Some evenings are more than performances~they are the flowering of years of devotion. For over a decade, Sahana Gupta has immersed herself in the art of Bharata Natyam. Every step, every gesture, carries the beauty of discipline, dedication, and love. Join us for an inspiring evening of dance, exceptional musicians from India, and community-all in support of the South Asian Network. Net proceeds from the evening will benefit their important work.
Tickets bit.ly/SahanaDance

An extraordinary evening awaits. Four singular artistic voices will illuminate the stage in a rare celebration of Bharat...
07/27/2026

An extraordinary evening awaits. Four singular artistic voices will illuminate the stage in a rare celebration of Bharata Natyam, where each artist brings a unique perspective to this art form. Full program and ticket details will be shared soon.

Kalaivanar Founation
Arpana Dance Company
RAMA VAIDYANATHAN
VIDHYA SUBRAMANIAN

07/22/2026

50th Annual LA Festival of Chariots~ Rath Yatra! ✨
Venice Beach | August 2 | 1:00 PM
For 48 years, Shakti School of Bharata Natyam has been honored to share the joy of dance at this beloved festival. This year, we're especially delighted to be joined by wonderful musicians from India!
Come celebrate with us~

Join us for an inspiring evening of Bharata Natyam by Sahana Gupta, accompanied by exceptional musicians from India.Be i...
07/09/2026

Join us for an inspiring evening of Bharata Natyam by Sahana Gupta, accompanied by exceptional musicians from India.

Be inspired and make a difference! Net proceeds benefit SAN (South Asian Network), supporting its vital work serving South Asian communities. Celebrate the beauty of dance while empowering the community.

Tickets https://stagestubs.com/us/shakti-school-of-bharata-natyam/a-celebration-of-dance

07/02/2026

Enjoy a few photos & video from Legacy in Motion-a heartfelt celebration of Kikkeri Prakash, Shakti's creative mastermind.A joyful offering by alumni and students, featuring cherished dances from the Shakti Summer Camps (Prakash's inspired vision) taught by Guru Kalyanasundaram and his son Harikrishna Kalyanasundaram, Ajith Bhaskar and Mythili Prakash . All brought to life with wonderful musicians from India

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