The Dance Centre
A dance studio for traditional Bharata Natyam, a cultural hub for
Delhi's youngsters, the nerve centre for its productions: The Dance Centre in Delhi is all
these rolled into one. Danseuse Jyotsna Shourie founded The Dance Centre to teach traditional
Bharata Natyam to youngsters. Today, it is a thriving institution with over 50 students that conducts
classes throughout the year at its studio in central Delhi. The Dance Centre's productions are much
looked-forward-to events on the capital's cultural calendar.
Jyotsna Shourie
Internationally renowned dancer and choreographer, Jyotsna Shourie,
started learning Bharata Natyam at the age of six. She perfected her art at the Sri
Rajarajeshwari Bharata Natya Kala Mandir, Mumbai and is recognized as one of the
finest exponents of the dance form. She is equally renowned for having introduced
a contemporary idiom into Bharata Natyam and so, widening the frontiers of classical
dance.
Jyotsna has choreographed many dance dramas, some purely classical ballets, others
with contemporary themes. These include The Sound of Music, The Birth of Jesus,
The Radha Chalisa, The Gita Govindam, Alice in Wonderland and Noddy in Nrityaland
to name a few.
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About My Studio
The Dance Centre was established in 1990 and is committed to imparting
quality training in Bharata Natyam. As aspiring young dancers learn India’s renowned
dance form at the Dance Centre studio, they also gain an appreciation of the rich
traditions of Bharata Natyam and acquire immense poise and grace.
Jyotsna’s students have performed all over India and in international cities including
Rome, Florence, the Vatican City and Prague.
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