Our Faculty
Concise profiles of our dedicated teachers who are the cornerstone of Nritta Dhyana. Their personal journeys and unwavering passion serve as a perpetual beacon, guiding the way towards the renaissance of Classical Indian Dance art form.
Akshaya Renuka
Faculty ( Bengaluru Branch)
Mrs. Akshaya Renuka was born in Udumalaipetai in Coimbatore. She completed her schooling in the Government Girls Higher Secondary School in Chennai. She later went on to graduate by securing a Bachelors Degree in Microbiology (B.Sc) from New Prince Shri Bhavani Arts and Science college in Chennai. Akshaya has always been passionate about Bharatanatyam and is quiet fluent in the principles Bharatanatyam holds value to.
Under the tutelage of her Guru, Smt. Arundhati John, Akshaya was able to quickly adpat to the form of Kalakshetra style Bharatnatayam and present them at various classical dance events. In 2019, Akshaya went on to successfully complete her Arangetram at the Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan in Mylapore, Chennai.
Akshaya’s dedication to the art has overcome all restrictions and the outcome is due to the support from her three beautiful daughters, loving husband, her undying passion, self-motivation and dedication towards Bharatanatyam. Akshaya explores her creativity without compromising on the classicism of the dance form. Akshaya’s graceful movements and her subtle yet communicative expressions have won the admiration of students and her Guru. As a teacher, Akshaya devotes her time and energy into developing a new generation of dancers who are dedicated to Bharatanatyam, keeping up the Kalakshetra values taught to her by her Guru. As a revered dance institute, we are very proud to have her as a faculty and we look forward to her positive contribution in the field of Indian classical dance form Bharatanatyam at our branch centre in Bengaluru, India.
Neerja Mahra
Faculty ( Kuwait Centre)
Kathak Faculty – Jaipur Gharana
Neerja Mahra is an accomplished Indian classical dancer, educator, and choreographer, specializing in Kathak (all gharanas) along with Indian folk and tribal dance forms. She is currently teaching the Jaipur Gharana of Kathak at Nritta Dhyana Academy, Kuwait.
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She has trained under some of the most respected gurus in Indian classical dance, including Padma Shri Dr. Shovana Narayan, Dr. Shobha Koser, Dr. Sunita Sharma, and Guru Amit Gangani, shaping a strong foundation rooted in tradition, discipline, and expressive depth.
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Neerja holds a Master’s degree in Performing Arts (Dance, Drama & Theatre) from Panjab University, Chandigarh, where she graduated as a Gold Medalist in Kathak and Performing Arts and was also a University Topper. Her excellence has been recognized with multiple accolades, including Best Artist Award (PGGC, Chandigarh) and Best Dancer in Folk and Classical Dance (Chandigarh).
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With over 12 years of teaching experience and more than 20 years of learning and performance experience, Neerja has worked extensively as a performing artist with Doordarshan and the Sangeet Natak Akademi, contributing to classical dance, folk traditions, and theatre productions.
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Neerja Mahra brings a rare balance of classical rigor, performance excellence, and structured pedagogy, making her a valuable addition to the Nritta Dhyana teaching faculty.
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