Bharatanatyam classes for children in the Chicago area. Ages 5 and up.
Real classical training from a guru (a master teacher) who still performs. Clear levels, optional graded exams, and time on stage for every student. Teens and adults are welcome too.
Just a question. No commitment.
- BharatanatyamClassical training, traditional repertoire
- Graded examsCertification through a recognized exam board
- Chicago, ILIn-studio and structured batches
More than dance steps
NatyaSindhu is a Bharatanatyam school in the Chicago area. Taught patiently and correctly, this classical Indian dance builds focus and grace. It also gives a sense of belonging to something centuries old.
Students start with the first adavus (the basic steps) and grow, level by level, toward the full margam (a complete solo recital). Along the way they can take graded exams for certificates, and every student performs on stage at Annual Day and recitals.
- Adavu
- Abhinaya
- Tala
- Margam
- Mudra
- Aramandi
- Nritta
- Bhava
Meet Vid. Sindhu M Naidu, founder and guru
Vid. Sindhu M Naidu
Vid. Sindhu M Naidu is a Bharatanatyam exponent and the founding guru of NatyaSindhu. The teaching joins traditional gurukula values to a structured, examination-ready curriculum, so that students grow as artists and as people.
- Bharatanatyam exponent
- Founding guru, NatyaSindhu
- Mrs India Illinois Talented, 2022
“Vid.” is short for Vidushi, an honorific for an accomplished classical artist.
Programs
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Foundation
The first steps. Posture, the basic adavus, and a child's first feel for rhythm and form.
- Aramandi and posture
- Foundational adavus
- Tala and counting
- Simple invocations
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Intermediate
Building the vocabulary of the dance: sequences, expression, and preparation for graded certification.
- Adavu combinations
- Abhinaya basics
- Jatiswaram and Shabdam
- Exam preparation
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Advanced & Margam
Full classical repertoire toward the margam, with the depth of expression a solo recital demands.
- Varnam and Padam
- Advanced abhinaya
- Solo recital readiness
- Path to arangetram, a dancer's first full solo recital
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Yoga
Breath, alignment, and strength that support a dancer's body, open to the wider community as well.
- Breath and alignment
- Flexibility and core
- Stamina for dance
- Mindful practice
Clear levels. Real certificates.
Students can take graded exams through recognized boards. Passing an exam earns a certificate for that level, so you can see your child's progress year by year.
Boards
- DancExam
- NSPAA
Every student performs on stage
Why parents choose NatyaSindhu
Taught in its true form
Students learn the traditional dances and technique, as they have been passed down. No watered-down routines.
Discipline that carries over
The focus, patience and posture a child builds in class carry over into everything else they do.
Real time on stage
Every student performs for an audience at Annual Day, recitals and showcases.
A path, not a hobby
Clear levels, with certificates along the way, so you can see your child's progress.
Culture, kept close
For families raising children away from home, the studio is a place to live your heritage, not just remember it.
Taught by a performing artist
Students learn directly from a recognized Bharatanatyam artist who still performs on stage.
How to join, in 3 steps
- Tap who is dancing and which class. We write a short message for you to send on Instagram.
- We reply with batch openings, the schedule and the right starting level.
- The student starts classes.
Class times and fees
Classes run every week, in batches by level. We send the exact days, times and fees when you ask.
Common questions
What age can my child start?
Children can start at age 5, in the Foundation class.
My child has never danced. Is that OK?
Yes. The Foundation class is for beginners.
Which level is right for my child?
Tell us your child's age and any past training. We reply with the right starting level.
Can adults join?
Yes. Adults can join, and the Yoga class is open to teens and adults.
Do students take exams?
They can. Students may take graded exams through recognized boards and earn a certificate for each level.
Do students perform?
Yes. Annual Day, recitals and showcases give every student time on stage.
When are classes?
Classes run every week, in batches by level. We send the exact days and times when you ask.
Where is the studio?
In Greater Chicago. We share the address when you ask.
Ask about a class
No forms to fill in. Tap who is dancing and which class. We write the message for you, and you send it to us on Instagram.
Batches run on a weekly schedule across foundation, intermediate, and advanced levels. Exact days and times are confirmed at enrollment.
In-studio classes in Greater Chicago. The studio address is shared on inquiry.
3. Your message
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