Yatho Hasta Thatho Drishti,
Yatho Drishti Thatho Manah
Yatho Manah Thatho Bhaava,
Yatho Bhaava Thatho Rasaha
-Natyashastra
Yatho Hasta Thatho Drishti,
About Institute
Bharatanatyam, which is considered a part of the theatre from time immemorial, is essentially associated with music and instruments.
Shivalayam Academy of Fine Arts is the brainchild of Ms Dhanalakshmi K. It is the outcome of a decade long tapas, commitment, hard work and perseverance to provide learning opportunities to young fine art aspirants.
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PEDAGOGY
The teaching technique at Shivalayam is on par with the renowned institutes in the country. We take inspiration from traditional teaching methods and blend them with a contemporary approach without diluting the essence of the art form. The syllabus is comprehensively designed to fit the competitive and creative needs of the students.
Founder
“Etashcha nartanvidhau Shastrataha sampradayataha”
Uses of gestures and postures in dance and drama are to be learnt from the shastra, tradition and through the favour of the wise people. (A.D. 324)
Ms. Dhanalakshmi K
Founder, Teacher
Experts Speak
Dhanalakshmi is a very talented artist. She excels in the fields she puts her heart into. That shows not only in dance but also academics. While studying under my guidance, she stood first in the district-level tenth-standard exams. That is proof enough of her dedication to dance as well as her studies. As a student, she easily and instantly understood whatever was taught to her and always outperformed my expectations. She deserves all the accolades and is worthy of becoming a great dance, Guru.
Nadanamani Guru K Manoju Kumar
Expert and Founder - Director of Kalaikudil school of Dance
I am very happy to hear about your dance class and your continued efforts to propagate Bharatanatyam in your town and surroundings. I wish you all the best and I am sure that your students will benefit a lot not only from your training but also from the theory side of it, where you are doing a lot of committed work.
Smt. Nandhini Ramani
Expert and SNA Awardee
I know Ms. Dhanalakshmi when she was pursuing Diploma in Bharathanatyam.
I appreciate her perseverance and dedication to achieve her goals and constantly educate herself about the art form. It has been a pleasure to see such a dedicated student and happy to guide such an enthusiastic artist. I wish her well and success in her future endeavours.
Dr. V. V. MEENAKSHI JAYAKUMAR
Professor and Principal of Tamil Isai Kalloori
In this competitive society where respect and values are diminishing I would like to congratulate Ms. Dhanalakshmi for successfully running Shivalayam Academy of Fine Arts and training children with the aspect of gaining knowledge and passing on the tradition to the aspiring artists. Teaching itself is not easy and teaching an art form is even more difficult.
Guru Smt Archana Mahesh
Expert and Director of Sri Gyana Mudhra
It is a pleasure to hear my student Dhanalakshmi starting a Bharatha Natyam school. Dhanalakshmi is extraordinarily talented in dance and technical choreography. She is fully capable to train students to a very very high standard. She is very knowledgeable in Bharathanatyam and dedication. My blessings to the teacher and students.
Guruji Natyacharya Sri S Balachandra Raju Sir
Expert and Founder - teacher of Natyacharyas school of Music and Dance
I wish Dhanalakshmi and Shivalayam Academy of Fine Arts to have a wonderful journey in this lovely field of art. She is an extremely gifted, devoted and modest individual. She is extremely eager to learn new stuff. My darling Dhana has my sincere affection and blessings for her next endeavours.
Dr S Divyasena
Expert and Founder - Director of Divyanjali
Testimonials
Here are some words from our students
Words from our students are always a delight to our ears. Read a few of them below.