Online Bharatanatyam Workshop · Rājaśyāmā
Bharatanatyam Margam Intensive
An intensive 2-month online Bharatanatyam programme by Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra, created for dancers who want to learn a carefully curated performance repertoire through live training, original choreography and personal guidance.
- Duration
- 2 Months
- Repertoire
- 10 Compositions
- Mode
- Live Online
- Classes
- 3 Days a Week
Beyond regular classes
A Complete Margam Learning Experience
Go beyond regular classes with a focused programme designed around repertoire, choreography and performance.
Over two months, participants learn 10 Bharatanatyam compositions covering nritta, nritya, abhinaya, rhythm and expressive storytelling.
The programme combines live teaching, original choreography, studio-quality music, recorded choreography and class recordings, giving learners everything they need to learn, practise and retain the repertoire.
Nritta Nritya Abhinaya Rhythm Storytelling
Programme benefits
What You Get
Complete Compositions
Build a substantial Bharatanatyam repertoire within one structured intensive programme.
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Original Choreography
Learn choreographies by Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra, rooted in classical Bharatanatyam while bringing her own artistic interpretation to each composition.
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Live Training with Shruthie
Receive direct guidance on movement, rhythm, expression, choreography and performance.
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Recorded Choreography
Participants receive recorded choreography of the compositions, making it easier to practise, revise details and retain the repertoire after the programme.
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Studio-Quality Music
Receive professionally produced studio-quality music performed by accomplished musicians for practice and performance.
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Class Recordings
Recordings of live sessions are available to help participants revise lessons or catch up when a class is missed.
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Flexible Batch Timings
Choose between morning and evening batches to fit the intensive around your schedule.
Your Margam Repertoire
10 Compositions. One Focused Learning Journey.
Set out the way a recital programme is printed: from the opening Alarippu, through the Varnam at its centre, to the closing Thillana.
Programme
Bharatanatyam Margam
Choreography & training by Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra
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01
Panchajathi Alarippu
A newly choreographed Alarippu integrating Tisra, Chathurasra, Khanda, Misra and Sankeerna jathis, creating a dynamic interplay of rhythm and movement.
Nritta New choreography -
02
Vinayaka Sthuthi – Karpaga Vinayakane
Ragam: Hamsadhwani · Talam: Adi
A nritta-based invocation combining structured rhythm with dynamic movement.
Nritta -
03
Jathiswaram
Ragam: Gambheera Nattai · Talam: Adi
A vibrant composition blending graceful adavus with original korvais and newly designed jathi patterns.
Nritta -
04
Shabdam – Ganga
Ragamalika
An expressive composition portraying the divine journey of Ganga and her sacred connection across the four yugas.
Nritya -
05
Varnam – Koothabiran Himavan Makaludan Thillayil Aadum
Ragam: Reetigowla · Talam: Adi
Written and choreographed by Shruthie Jayan, celebrating Nataraja and His Ananda Thandavam through nritta and natya.
Nritta & Natya Centrepiece -
06
Kamakshi Ashtakam
A devotional choreography combining rhythmic precision, natya and expressive devotion.
Nritya -
07
Padam – Paluku Thenela Thalli Pavalinjanu
Ragam: Abheri · Composer: Annamayya
An expressive Telugu Sringara Padam portraying divine love through nuanced abhinaya.
Abhinaya -
08
Javali – Athavaru Munda Nannu Pilava
A lively Telugu Javali exploring affection, shyness and playful Sringara through expressive abhinaya.
Abhinaya -
09
Ashtapadi – Lalitha Lavanga
Ragam: Vasantha · Talam: Misra Chappu
From Jayadeva's Gita Govinda, exploring spring, longing and the love of Radha and Krishna.
Abhinaya -
10
Thillana – Rageshri
Talam: Adi · Composer: Lalgudi G. Jayaraman
A vibrant concluding piece featuring brisk movements, intricate rhythmic patterns and joyful nritta.
Nritta Finale
Original Choreography. Deeper Learning.
Learn beyond the steps.
A key focus of the Margam Intensive is choreography and artistic interpretation.
Shruthie takes participants through the structure and intention of each composition, helping them understand how movement, rhythm, music and expression come together as a complete performance.
The repertoire includes original and newly developed choreography by Shruthie, including the Panchajathi Alarippu integrating five jathis and the Varnam centred around Nataraja's Ananda Thandavam. With recorded choreography provided to participants, learning continues beyond the live sessions.
3
Tisra
ta-ki-ṭa
4
Chathurasra
ta-ka-di-mi
5
Khanda
ta-ka-ta-ki-ṭa
7
Misra
ta-ki-ṭa ta-ka-di-mi
9
Sankeerna
ta-ka-di-mi ta-ka-ta-ki-ṭa
Learn with Shruthie Jayan
Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra
Dancer · Choreographer · Actor · Mentor
Shruthie Jayan is a Bharatanatyam artist with an MA in Bharatanatyam and a Postgraduate Diploma from the prestigious Kalakshetra Foundation, where she topped her batch. She began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of four and has developed her practice across performance, choreography and teaching.
She has performed at major festivals and cultural platforms across India and internationally, including performances in China, the US, Canada and the UAE, and has portrayed significant characters in Kalakshetra productions.
Alongside her career in Bharatanatyam, Shruthie is an accomplished actress who has acted in over 40 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Her experience across dance and acting brings an added dimension to her approach to abhinaya, characterisation, expression and storytelling.
- Kalakshetra Foundation
- MA & PG Diploma, first in her batch
- Training
- Bharatanatyam since the age of four
- Stages
- India, China, the US, Canada, the UAE
- Cinema
- 40+ films in four languages
Who Should Join?
For dancers with prior training
This programme is designed for Bharatanatyam learners with prior training who want to take their learning and repertoire further. It is particularly suited to dancers looking to:
- Build a performance repertoire
- Learn original choreography
- Strengthen nritta
- Improve abhinaya
- Develop musicality
- Return to focused Bharatanatyam practice
Not sure whether the programme is suitable for your current level?
Enquire Now on WhatsAppEverything You Need to Learn & Practise
Your programme includes
- 10-item Bharatanatyam Margam
- Live training with Shruthie Jayan
- Original choreography
- Recorded choreography for practice
- Studio-quality music by accomplished musicians
- Live-class recordings
- Personal guidance and corrections
- Morning or evening batch options
From previous batches
Experiences from Previous Batches
Dancers from the UK, USA, New Zealand and across India share their Margam experience.
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How it works
How Your Margam Journey Works
Attend live classes with Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra, practise between sessions using your class recordings, revisit the choreography through dedicated recorded choreography, and work with studio-quality music as you progressively build your repertoire.
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I
Join
Register and choose your morning or evening batch.
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Learn Live
Train with Shruthie on Zoom, Friday to Sunday.
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Practise
Work between sessions with class recordings and studio music.
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Review
Revisit details with the recorded choreography and receive corrections.
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Build Your Repertoire
Finish with a 10-item margam ready to perform.
Programme Details
Your seat in the intensive
Bharatanatyam Margam Intensive
Admit one · Live on Zoom
- Duration
- 2 Months
- Classes
- Fri · Sat · Sun
- Repertoire
- 10 Compositions
- Morning Batch
- 6:00 – 8:00 AM
- Evening Batch
- 8:00 – 10:00 PM
- Mode
- Live Online via Zoom
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Still unsure? Message the team and they'll help you decide.
Enquire Now on WhatsAppIs this a live programme?
Yes. The programme is conducted through live Zoom classes with Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra.
Will I receive recorded choreography?
Yes. Participants receive recorded choreography, allowing them to revisit the compositions and continue practising independently.
Will music be provided?
Yes. Participants receive studio-quality recorded music for the repertoire.
What if I miss a live class?
Live-class recordings are provided so you can catch up and revise.
Can I choose my batch?
Yes. Choose either the 6:00–8:00 AM morning batch or the 8:00–10:00 PM evening batch.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. An instalment option is available.
Is this suitable for beginners?
The programme is intended for learners with prior Bharatanatyam training. If you're unsure about your level, speak with the team before registering.
Take Your Bharatanatyam Journey Further
10 Compositions. 2 Months. One Intensive Experience.
Learn directly with Shruthie Jayan Kalakshetra and build a repertoire supported by:
Original Choreography · Live Mentorship · Recorded Choreography · Studio-Quality Music · Class Recordings
₹70,000
Instalment facility available