Where the hands (hasta) go, there go the eyes (drishti) Where the eyes go, there goes the mind (manah) Where the mind goes, there goes the bhaava or expression Where there is bhaava, there will be an evocation of an inner mood or sentiment
Testimonials
Our association with Tala Shruti School of dance dates back to over 20 years when our daughter enrolled to take Bharatanatyam classes. Our daughter, like many students of Tala Shruti developed her skill with a very strong foundation of the art imbibed in her, and steadily progressed to reach her milestone of completing an Arangetram. She still continues to be an integral part of Tala Shruti and looks forward to her classes every week. Many students of Tala Shruti remain connected with the school even after their Arangetram, mainly because they believe it provides a holistic way to balance their mind, body and soul. Tala Shruti is not only a school, but an institution that inspires, nurtures and develops the dancer in every student who is committed to pursue this form of art.
I completed my arangetram at Tala Shruti in 2024. My older sister's arangetram a few years ago inspired me so much that I chose to learn this divine art form under Guru Renuka Srinivasan. What I got was not just the best possible training in Bharatanatyam, but also a strong connection to my culture, and the opportunity to build life-long bonds with my fellow students and dancers. The repertoire (margam) that was chosen for me by my Guru for my arangetram was so perfectly suited to me. Some of the pieces were so challenging and I cannot believe that I executed all of them during my performance. I continue to be a part of Tala Shruti as the pursuit of this art is so personal and closely intertwined with my life journey.
My years of training at Tala Shruti prepared me not only to be the best possible dancer, but also gave me a strong foundation for my life skills. The skills of focus, concentration and dedication that I learned during my many years at Tala Shruti, serves me in good stead even today. The approach to dance at Tala Shruti is strongly rooted in the Yoga Shastra and Guru Renuka, and the other teachers, practice wellness of mind, body and spirit every single day when they are teaching - whether it is a 5-year-old, or a graduate. It is inspiring to see such an institution outside of Tamil Nadu.
