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Indian classical Dance and Music

Keerthanam
Kalai Arangam

Where rhythm, devotion and story move as one.

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The Tradition

The guru shows. The student carries it on.

Classical dance is a conversation between body, breath and beat. Every gesture carries a meaning, every footfall answers the drum. It is learned the old way: watch, repeat, correct, repeat again.

Here that lineage lives in a studio, with students of every age learning the craft, the stories and the discipline behind it.

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On Stage

Light, silk and stillness

Dancer in pink silk glancing over her shoulder
Grace
Dancer seated in blue and gold, mid-expression
Poise
Dancer in blue silk with a raised hand
Dancer in pink caught mid-leap
Dancer balancing on one leg in a pink costume
Dancer seated, smiling, hand on cheek
Dancer in red silhouetted against black
Teacher in a grey and red costume, kneeling mid-danceTeacher performing in front of a Nataraja backdrop

The Guru

Shri Shemi Ajith Neelambari

Shemiajith Neelambari is an accomplished, Doordarshan Graded professional classical dancer with an extensive performance record across India and internationally.

A recipient of prestigious accolades like the Natyapraveena Award and Natyamanjeera, she holds a five-year Diploma in Bharatanatyam from the renowned Kalagramam Institute, Mahe. Shemiajith has honed her artistry under legendary gurus, including Kalakshetra Pushpalatha, Kalakshetra Seetha Shashidharan, Kamala Devi, and Padmashri Kalamandalam Kshemavathy (Mohiniyattam). Her stellar performance portfolio spans major national and international platforms, including the Chidambaram Natyanjali, Mamallapuram Dance Festival, Margazhi Mahotsavam (Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan & Gana Mukundha Priya), and cultural showcases in Malaysia. Renowned for her expressive depth and technical precision, she has also been featured in major productions like Aval, Sringaram, and Bharatiyan.

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The Repertoire

Kalakshetra

Bharatanatyam

Classical dance from Tamil Nadu, taught in the Kalakshetra style to children, teens and adults in Thirumullaivoyal, Chennai.

Carnatic Vocal

South Indian classical singing for beginners of all ages, from the first swaras to full songs.

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