Not just a dance form, but an expression of culture and tradition.
About Us
Sydney Nrityasagara School of Dance was established by Amesha Darshana with a mission of preserving and promoting Bharatanatyam for future generations. She holds a Master of Teaching (Primary) which she has leveraged to design a curriculum to help students achieve their individual goals and aspirations, whether they are pursuing dance as a hobby or a professional career.
Amesha follows the lineage of her Guru, Anursha Tharmarajah, whose influence has shaped the curriculum of Nritysagara and Amesha as a Bharathanatyam teacher in Sydney.
Anursha Tharmarajah is the alumnus of the prestigious Kalakshetra School in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India and had the privilege of learning Bharathanatyam from Rukmani Devi Arundel during her time there. Having graduated from Kalakshetra with a First Class Diploma in Bharathanatyam, Veena, Classical Vocal Singing, she established Natyakshetra Dance School in 1975.
Amesha commenced her training under her Guru in Sri Lanka and continued under her after moving to Sydney. Amesha presented Natyakshetra Dance School’s first dance arangetrum in 2005 in Sydney and she continues to learn under the guidance of her Guru, a period of time which has now extended over 30 years.
Transforming Bharathanatyam training
It’s essential for us that our students get personalised training. Rather than do things the typical way, we’ve created a curriculum and system designed around our students’ needs blending traditional and modern learning techniques whilst preserving the heritage of bharatanatyam.
Our Services
In-Person Classes
We offer a range of Kalakshetra style bharatanatyam classes in Sydney to suit different ages and skill levels from group sessions to private lessons for those that prefer one-on-one instruction
Live Online Classes
Join a vibrant community of learners to experience the convenience and flexibility of learning remotely through live online bharatanatyam classes
Courses
Join a vibrant community of learners accessing bharatanatyam courses online at their own pace
Workshops
Discover a diverse range of bharatanatyam workshops from school holiday programs, retreats to masterclasses