Nrityagram Dance Village is like a gurukula for classical dance enthusiasts. Know about Nrityagram Village near Bangalore, India.

Nrityagram Dance Village

Location: 30 km from Bangalore
Main Attractions: Devoted to Indian Classical Dances

Nrityagram Dance Village is situated at a distance of approximately 30 km from the city of Bangalore. Founded by Protima Guari, one of the finest Odissi dancers of India, the village lies at Hessarghatta, the rural district of Bangalore. Now under the management of Ms. Lynne Fernandez, Nrityagram Dance Village was designed by the Goan architect, Gerard Da Cunha. One of the unique features of the village is its traditional gurukula style of teaching. Read on further to know more about Nrityagram Dance Village near Bangalore, India.

Students from various parts of the world come to this village to get trained in the various forms of Indian classical dances, like Bharatnatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, etc. Apart from various courses in classical dance, it also offers courses in allied subjects like music, philosophy, painting, choreography, etc. Nrityagram Dance Village is also know for its Vasantha Habba (the festival of spring), held every year in the first week of February.

Music and Dance connoisseurs from all over the country come to participate in this festival. Thus, Vasantha Habba also serves as the perfect platform for the students as well as the common people to get in touch with the best talents in the field of music and dance.