Matru Dance Academy

Matru dance academy is enthusiastic to promote and preserve various Indian dance arts in USA. Since its commencement, this academy has emerged into one of the leading Classical, Semi classical, Fusion and Folk dance institutes in NJ and PA. Our students have contributed in various dance competitions across the country and won several honors. This academy has hand held students from various age groups from learning the basics of Bharatnatyam, Kuchipudi and various folk dances to the advanced learning of these dance forms and up to masters level. We trust that dancing has the potential to integrate physical, emotional and intellectual development in each student and our teacher has proved it with her own career. We urge our students to express themselves and to communicate with others in a social and cultural manner, which not only improve their dancing skill but also makes them a better person. Bharatanatyam is oldest and most popular classical dance form originating in Tamil Nadu, India. Classical dance is based on Shastras. It has definite rules and regulations. The classical dancer has to have mental and body discipline. It needs regular rigorous hours of training and practice. The technique that is learned through these styles of dance is important in becoming a multitalented, graceful, and strong dancer. Bharatanatyam can be performed by both male and female. The word itself says its meaning: BHA- Bhava (Expression), RA- Raga (Music), TA- Tala (Rhythm) and NATYAM (Dance). Indian classical dance has a divine origin. It was performed in temples, so the theme is Bhakti. After that phase some of the dances came to the courts of the king as a form of entertainment and so Sringara rasa was also incorporated in the dance. Now it has taken its place in auditoriums. The classical Dances of India are Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Manipuri, Kathakali, Kuchi pudi, Mohiniattam and Odissi. Matru Dance Academy offers Bharatanatyam course work which begins with introduction