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Professional Bharatanatyam Dance Classes in Norway

Experience the elegance of Bharatanatyam at our studio where tradition blends passion.

Bharatanatyam dancer performing classical Indian dance

About

Abhinaya Varshini 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.

Smt. Amirthavarshini Raju, Bharatanatyam instructor and founder of Abhinaya Varshini Dansestudio



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, founder of Abhinaya Varshini Arts Center and inspiration for Abhinaya Varshini Dansestudio



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.

Annual Event

Join us for an unforgettable evening of classical dance

Krishnabhava — Annual Day Performance 2026 invitation
Annual Day Performance 2026

Krishnabhava

A Celebration of Bhava-Natyam · Inspired by the Divine Leela of Lord Krishna

Date
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Time
5:30 PM Onwards
Venue
Heggedal innbyggetorg
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Some elegant performance snapshots

In Abhinaya Varshini Dansestudio, we offer an unadulterated form of Bharatanatyam

Beginner 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.

Sundays · Contact us for schedule

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Expert Classes

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.

Mondays · Contact us to arrange

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Dance Workshops

Dance Workshops

Short-term courses based on concepts and themes

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Upcoming
Krishna flute and peacock feather
Summer 2026
Heggedal innbyggertorg

Annual Day Performance 2026

A spectacular showcase of Bharatanatyam by our students. Open to all — join us to celebrate!

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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.

Class Venue

Every Monday: Holmen Center

Vogellund 6, 1394 Nesbru, Norway

Every Sunday: Stiftelsen Asker International school

Gamle Borgenvei 3, 1383 Asker

Call Us

+47 48688908

Email Us

amirtha.r@gmail.com