Natya Dance Theatre

Our Arangetram girls from 2025 and 2026, all in one frame.

Different journeys, different stories, and different stages, but one shared love for Bharatanatyam. It has been so special watching each of these girls prepare, grow and take the stage for their Arangetram. Here’s a little moment with our dancers, off stage and together.

Natya Dance Theatre presents Devatma: The Divine Essence, choreographed by Hema Rajagopalan, as part of the Jeernodharana Celebrations at The Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago.

On Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 5:00 PM
At Sama Rathi Auditorium, Lemont, Illinois

All are welcome.

We are delighted to announce Rasa Sutra - From Tapestry to Tradition.. An afternoon celebrating the artistry, people, memories, and traditions that have shaped Natya Dance Theatre over the years.

Join us on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at The Rookery Building in Chicago as we come together to celebrate 50 years of legacy and the many threads that continue to make Natya what it is today.

We look forward to sharing this special afternoon with you.

Tickets available on the link in our bio.

Three generations. One enduring legacy. A new chapter begins.

For fifteen years, Akshara Ramachandran has immersed herself in the discipline and artistry of Bharatanatyam. Guided by Guru Hema Rajagopalan and Krithika Rajagopalan, she now takes the stage for a milestone that celebrates not only years of dedicated training, but a legacy lovingly nurtured across three generations.

As she prepares to begin her next journey, exploring the intersection of neuroscience and dance at Case Western Reserve University, this Arangetram marks both the culmination of one chapter and the beginning of another.

Join us in celebrating Akshara’s Bharatanatyam Arangetram.

McAninch Arts Center
Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 5:00 PM

Years of dedication, unwavering discipline, and countless hours of practice culminated in a truly memorable Bharatanatyam Arangetram.

Congratulations to Lakshmi Sundaram on reaching this significant milestone. Her performance was a beautiful reflection of the hard work, perseverance, and passion she has nurtured over years of training.

As she embarks on the next chapter of her artistic journey, we wish Lakshmi continued joy, growth, and success as she carries the art of Bharatanatyam forward. Congratulations once again on this well-deserved achievement.

Photos by: Varnam Studio LLC

A milestone to cherish forever.
Congratulations to Suvali on a beautiful Bharatanatyam Arangetram.
Her performance was a wonderful culmination of years of learning under the guidance of her gurus, with a thoughtfully choreographed Tirukkural piece adding a unique and memorable touch to the evening.
May this be the beginning of many more inspiring performances ahead.