AV Danse Studio
Experience the elegance of Bharatanatyam at
our studio where tradition blends passion.
About School
AV Dansestudio was established in April 2023 by Amirthavarshini Raju (Amirtha) in Norway, inspired by the legacy of her late mother, Mrs. Hemamalini Raju. Mrs. Hemamalini Raju was the founder of Abhinaya Varshini Arts Center in Puducherry and a direct disciple of the revered Tanjavur quartet masters, Shri Kittapa Pillai and Smt. Bala Namashivayam of Kalakshetra.
Mrs. Amirthavarshini Raju (Bharatanatyam Instructor)
Amirtha comes from an artistic background where Bharatanatyam has been part of her legacy for 3 generations. She started learning Bharatanatyam since 5 years under her mother’s guidance and performed her Arangetram at the age of 13. Since then, she has performed, choreographed and acted dance dramas. Her passion is choreographing thematic performances that imbibes the connection between divine and humanity. In addition to her experience, she also holds Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam and continue to teach & choreograph Bharatanatyam with both in India and Norway.
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Mrs. Hemamalini Raju (Divine Inspiration)
Hemamalini Raju is the mother and Guru of Ms Amirtha Raju who comes from traditional music and dance family background. She has completed her diploma and won KALAIMANI title from Thanjavur tamizh university she also been awarded Natya Kalaratna from Dubai tamil sangham. She had trained more than 100 students. Her unique compositions are Bharathiyarin parimanal,Bhavayami Ramayanam , tamil Ashtapathi, and Krishna Leela mathuryam. She was a dedicated Sahaja Yoga practitioner and has choreographed for many spiritual scriptures and songs from various languages for international Sahaja yoga seminars. She has also trained her students for both physical and mental balance through meditation and dance. after her demise the school has been still taken up and run with same principle and guidance by her daughter and Senior students.
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In AVDS, we offer an unadulterated form of Bharatanatyam
Beginner Bharatanatyam classes
We offer Bharatanatyam classes for beginners from Age 5. Earlier the age, the more likely the students will learn the basics with nalinam.
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Classes for trained artists
Teaching students trained on Bharatanatyam for a special education degree or Arangetram. Classes taken on special timings upon agreement. Please contact in the form below.
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Dance Workshops
Short-term courses based on concepts and themes
Contact
Please feel free to reach out if you are interested in learning the dance form. Age is not a factor when you have the passion to learn.
Address
Holmen Center, Vogellund 6, 1394 Nesbru, Norway
Call Us
+47 48688908
Email Us
amirtha.r@gmail.com