M.S.Kannan Violinist

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"I started at Bharatakalanjali in July 1985. The experience of learning at Bharatakalanjali is very special and memorable. You are not only considered as a student but also a ‘Developing Artiste’.Imagination and creativity are highly encouraged. You are encouraged to interpret the song on your own, and express your own abhinaya based on what you feel in your heart and body without deviating from the traditions. The other important aspect that is instilled in us is that dance is just not a physical activity of having perfect anga-suddam, which is a basic requirement of dance, but more a spiritual odyssey where you find the beauty within you. "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"Bharathakalanjali was truly a 'Gurukulam' experience where I learnt my life lessons that formed the basis of my value system apart from Natyam. Anna and Akka opened up their hearts and minds and taught us everything they knew and never held anything back .I have started a dance school 'Bharathakala Natya Academy' in Atlanta, USA. I try to impart the same values like that were instilled in me by my masters. "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"I will always remember the enthusiasm that master showed in checking over my samskritam homework and his willingness to answer my most basic grammar questions at any time of day or night. It was this warmth and love that I valued most about my association with master, and the BK family. "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"When I joined Bharata Kalanjali, I was only 6.We especially learnt a lot of technical details, which no teacher will teach you. Since we were present when the choreography was being evolved, we learnt a lot about how to choreograph, how to do group choreography, how to work with children. "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"I was very fortunate to be one of the first students taught by masters when they founded Bharata Kalanjali. I was thrilled to be able to study with the Dhananjayans because I had begun my training in Rishi Valley School with Kumari Meenakshi and continued in Varanasi with Dr CV Chandrashekar, and I knew the value of a truly dedicated artist and teacher. "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"to me, the two of masters are like a perfect construction of poetry.every glance, every gesture, every movement - so meaningful and beautiful "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Bharatnatyam Dance Classes

"I studied at Bharatakalanjali for many years and the most lasting memories are the subtle details they pay attention to --like how they insisted on shoes being lined up in a straight row outside the class area, or always being in neatly pressed clothes and appropriate accessories. Just being around them, their house and the school will influence anyone to pick up a habit or two on cleanliness and orderliness, especially when you watch them pick up small pins dropped on the floor as they walk around. "

Reviewed on 26 Aug, 2014

Instrumental Music

"I learnt a lot from Master who have been like parents to me.They are gurus in the "true" sense of the word. Not only have they taught me (and many of my classmates) how to dance well but have helped us become better human beings.We know a lot about our culture,values and traditions thanks to them."