About Us
Natyarpana was founded by Guru smt.Janani Mohan with an unique Vision to Create Indian Cultural awarness among Indian American youth. Currently NDA imparts training in Bharathanatiyam and Indian folk forms. The School is structured to nurture discipline, creativity and confidence while perfecting all elements of Bharathanatiyam.
Janani Mohan, Hailing from Chennai is trained in the kalakshethra bani of Bharathanatiyam under Great Guru Thiru.Gyanaprakasam and Great Guru Thiru.Nagarajan. She Has won numerous awards and appreciations at a very young age. Her performance has been critically provoking in the music academy dance festivals.
She has won many awards in Natyanjali conducted by Lions and Rotary clubs for consecutive years in junior and senior categories (1993 - 1998). With a post graduation in Biotechnology, Janani finds dancing and teaching kids fulfills her life.
Nritta:
projecting the aspect of visual beauty through complicated footwork, body line and movements
Natya:
the dramatic aspect conveyed through facial expression and hand gestures
Nritya:
a combination of body movement and dramatic expression.