Established in Melbourne, Australia, in 2013, Chethana Nrithyalaya is a school of Bharatha Natyam dedicated to sharing the beauty, discipline and expressive depth of this classical dance tradition.
Led by Smt. Arathi Kalanje, the school draws on more than 30 years of dance experience and 13 years of teaching. Arathi has been a disciple of Karnataka Kalashree Guru Smt. Gayathri Keshavan for the past 17 years, continuing her own learning alongside her work with students.
At Chethana Nrithyalaya, respect for tradition goes hand in hand with nurturing the next generation of dancers. Through dedicated practice, expression and performance, the school seeks to deepen appreciation of Bharatha Natyam and carry the art form forward within Melbourne’s community and beyond.
Explore our school performances and events here, or visit https://chethana.academy to learn more.
