News and Events

Oct 2019: Dance judge at the Saptami competition, Atlanta. Student secured first place in her category.

April 2019: Students performed at the Dogwood Festival International stage to an audience of 500 +.

October 2018: Participated in the Saptami dance competition held in Atlanta and students secured 1st and 2nd places in their respective categories.

April 2017: Participated in "Nivedana" - a Hindu Temple of Atlanta fundraiser to support an Indian family in need.

April 2017: Performance at the Phi Beta Delta International Honor Society Induction ceremony at Spelman College.

April 2016: Presented all students in a school recital Natya Manjari 2016.

November 2014: Presented many students in a donor appreciation event, 'Nritya Kadambam' for Shankara Nethralaya.

May 2014: Participated in A Tribute to Adi Yogi program for ISHA Foundation.

May 2013: Presented all students in a school recital Utsava highlighting the most important festivals of India.

April 2011: Organized and presented a one hour performance for Ogelthorpe University Museum of Art to commemorate the exhibit on Modern and Contemporary Indian Art. Included demonstrations illustrating pure dance movement, hand gestures and facial expression in Bharatanatyam.

August 2010: Produced and directed a full length dance ballet, Mohana Krishna for a charitable, non-profit organization – ASHA for Education, raising funds for the education of underprivileged children in India. In addition to drawing an audience of more than 500 Atlanta Metro area residents, the show was covered by local papers and continues to garner praise.

November 2009: Performed a one and a half hour dance show at Albany, Georgia, with demonstrations illustrating pure dance movement, hand gestures and facial expression, as a fundraiser for the Graduate School at Albany State University.

Sept 2009: Performed at the fundraiser show for the proposed "India Center" organized by India American Cultural Association (IACA).

July 2009: Produced and directed Valli Thirumanam, a mini dance ballet which was performed at several gatherings including the FETNA National Tamil convention

June 2008: Invited to perform at the Multicultural Festival hosted by Congressman John Lewis.

May 2008: Invited to give a guest performance at the annual recital of Jump On It Performing Arts Center.

November 2007: Showcased both solo and group fusion dances with Latin and Modern dancers at the "Women of Color Technology Awards" Conference to a sold-out audience of more than 500 attendees.

December 2004: Choreographed, conducted and directed key items for "Sivoham Sivoham," a major fundraiser for the Hindu Temple of Atlanta. Chandrika Chandran not only directed the youngest group of dancers in the show, but was also recognized by community members for the quality of the performance. Several Natyanjali students participated in this show which was attended by an audience of 1000+.

December 2001: Bharatanatyam performance in "Saptapadi", a major fundraiser for the Hindu Temple of Atlanta, which showcased the best of four classical Indian dance forms. The show was attended by an audience of 1000+.

Invited to judge at dance competitions hosted by India American Cultural Association and Atlanta Desi Idol competition by Raksha in Atlanta.

Continuous involvement in local shows including theFestival of India, Hindu Temple of Atlanta and many regional India Association events in Atlanta.