Performing Arts Academy

Learn from Artists.
Become an Artist.

Learn dance, music, instruments and performing arts from accomplished artists and expert faculty trained at leading institutions.

Artforms
Dance · Music
Learn
Online · Studio
For
Children · Adults
Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra in Bharatanatyam costume and temple jewellery

Founder

Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra

Classical Dance✦Contemporary✦Folk✦Classical Music✦Vocal✦Traditional Instruments✦Acting✦Voice✦Expression✦Stagecraft✦

The Rājaśyāmā way

Learn. Practise. Perform.

Rājaśyāmā brings expert artists and learners together through live online classes, in-person training, structured programs and specialised workshops.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced learner, find the right artist and learning pathway to take your art forward.

  1. १

    Śikṣā

    Learn

    Find your teacher and begin with guided, expert-led classes.

  2. २

    Sādhana

    Practise

    Build technique step by step with structured, progressive practice.

  3. ३

    Pradarśana

    Perform

    Take your art to the stage with confidence and expression.

Four disciplines, one stage

Explore Artforms

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Bharatanatyam dancer performing on stage

नृत्य · Nṛtya

Dance

  • Classical
  • Contemporary
  • Folk
Young girl in traditional attire playing the veena

सङ्गीत · Saṅgīta

Music

  • Classical
  • Contemporary
  • Vocal
A pair of tabla drums

वाद्य · Vādya

Instruments

  • Traditional
  • Classical
  • Contemporary
Kathakali performer in costume and painted face

नाट्य · Nāṭya

Theatre & Performance

  • Acting
  • Voice
  • Expression
  • Stagecraft

The Nine Rasas of expression

Every artform we teach draws on the Navarasa of the Nāṭyaśāstra — the nine emotional flavours a performer brings to life.

शृङ्गार

Śṛṅgāra

Love

हास्य

Hāsya

Joy

करुण

Karuṇa

Compassion

रौद्र

Raudra

Fury

वीर

Vīra

Courage

भयानक

Bhayānaka

Fear

बीभत्स

Bībhatsa

Disgust

अद्भुत

Adbhuta

Wonder

शान्त

Śānta

Peace

Young girl performing classical dance

Regular Programs

Build Your Art, Step by Step.

Structured programs with expert-led classes, guided practice and progressive learning.

Choose from online and offline programs for children and adults.

Online Offline Children Adults
Kathakali dancers performing in traditional attire

Workshops & Masterclasses

Learn from Exceptional Artists.

Short, intensive learning experiences led by accomplished artists and specialists.

Explore new techniques, styles and performance skills through online and in-person workshops.

Our Faculty

Learn from the Best

Our faculty includes accomplished dancers, musicians, actors and performing artists trained at leading institutions and under respected masters.

  • ✦Expert Artists
  • ✦Live Classes
  • ✦Structured Learning
  • ✦Personal Guidance
Meet Our Faculty →
Smiling woman holding a tanpura
Musician playing the flute with eyes closed
Close-up of dancer's feet with ghungroo ankle bells
Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra seated in a Bharatanatyam pose on stage
Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra in abhinaya, hands framing her face

Founder & Face of Rājaśyāmā

Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra

Dancer · Actress · Performing Artist

Dancer and actress Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra promotes Rājaśyāmā’s vision of bringing authentic performing arts education closer to learners.

Her journey across classical dance and cinema represents Rājaśyāmā’s philosophy of learning, expression and performance.

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Choose your mode

Learn Your Way

Online

Learn live from expert artists, wherever you are.

Offline

Experience direct, studio-based training and interaction.

Workshops

Explore specialised artforms and techniques with guest artists and masters.

Your Artistic Journey Starts Here.

Find your art. Meet your teacher. Start learning.