Welcome to Nrityamanjari
Welcome to Nrityamanjari
An intimate, intentional Bharatanatyam, Bollywood and NrityaFit™ studio — built around intimate batches, real attention, and 23 years of teaching behind every class.
Nrityamanjari is still young — and we like it that way. Our classes run out of a modest studio in Ayodhya Nagar, Bhopal, where every batch is intentionally kept intimate so each person actually gets seen, corrected, and encouraged.
Most evenings you'll find working women unwinding after office hours, teenage girls finding their footing, and a few wonderfully fearless moms who'd hung up their dancing shoes years ago deciding it's never too late to put them back on.
We're not chasing scale for its own sake. We'd rather grow slowly, one relationship at a time, than dilute what makes this place feel like home.
Rooted in the Kalakshetra Bharatanatyam lineage — a tradition of discipline, devotion, and precision carried by a guru who has lived inside this art form for 23 years.
Deliberately capped at eight students each — so every student gets a real relationship with their guru, not just a seat in a room.
We call ourselves NrityaFam. That's not a marketing word — it's simply what happens when the same intimate group shows up together, week after week.
Every session is led personally. No rotating instructors. No substitutes.
She fell in love with Bharatanatyam at five. Earned her diploma at Kalakshetra — standing first. Taught at premium schools across Bhopal and internationally. Choreographed stage shows that leave audiences breathless. And for 23 years, she has quietly shaped dancers who carry the art with grace.
At Nrityamanjari, she brings all of that under one roof — and gives it to you, one intimate batch at a time.
Launch Video · Coming Soon
A short film introducing Ms. Rashmi and the studio — premiering soon.
For Ms. Rashmi, dance is not merely a skill — it is a lifelong devotion. Her rhythm awakened at the tender age of five under the guidance of Shri P.S. Manu. This early passion naturally guided her to the hallowed halls of the Kalakshetra Foundation (Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts) in Chennai.
Immersing herself fully in pure tradition, she completed her prestigious 4-year Diploma in Bharatanatyam, standing first in her cohort throughout her foundational years — a distinction that set the tone for everything that followed.
To witness Ms. Rashmi perform is to see geometry and poetry in perfect harmony. She is celebrated for the crisp, flawless precision of her Adavus (rhythmic footwork) and the profound, subtle storytelling of her Abhinaya (expressive art).
Her magnetic stage presence has anchored many iconic Kalakshetra Dance Dramas, and her talent has been recognised on both state and national stages — most notably securing the First Position at the Madhya Pradesh State Youth Festival in 2000.
For 23 years, Ms. Rashmi has been a global torchbearer of Indian classical and folk dance. She has taught at premium schools across Bhopal and internationally, shaping generations of young dancers with patience, rigour, and genuine love for the craft.
With a heart dedicated to her students, she has spent over two decades transforming eager learners into graceful artists — choreographing magnificent, spellbinding stage shows that celebrate India's rich cultural tapestry, and performing herself at events that span cities and continents.
Every meticulous Adavu and every year of teaching was leading to one beautiful destination. On May 8, 2026, Nrityamanjari was officially registered.
Here, Ms. Rashmi brings her life's work under one roof — opening her doors to share the profound education, the radiant joy, and the holistic fitness that only the divine language of dance can provide.
Awarded 1st place in solo dance at the "Balrang" Youth Festival, organised by the Directorate of Public Instruction, Madhya Pradesh.
Recognised in regional publications as a phenomenal artist of the state and a distinguished disciple of Guru Shri P.S. Manu.
Featured in Dainik Bhaskar for leading students in presenting group dances at the Bal Mela in Hindi Bhavan, Bhopal.
Highlighted in the press for performing Bharatanatyam during the special Ashtami Rohini festival in Bhopal.
Appointed by the BMA to conduct highly anticipated Bharatanatyam and folk-dance classes for the community.
Highlighted in local media as a notable new presence, with acclaimed performances at RSS gatherings, Bal Utsav, and national song competitions.
"A space where expression matters more than perfection — where children grow in confidence, adults find a release from stress, and every student discovers their own rhythm."
"To protect the sacred roots of Bharatanatyam with real discipline, while welcoming joyful, modern movement under the same roof."
"The same hard work that shapes a classical dancer is exactly what eventually sets her free to truly express herself."
We believe discipline creates freedom.
We believe dance belongs to every age.
We believe expression matters more than perfection.
We believe confidence can be taught.
We believe movement heals.
We believe growth happens together.
We follow the traditional guru-shishya relationship — Ms. Rashmi is as much a mentor and a safe space as she is an instructor. Progress is earned through demonstrated mastery, never simply through time spent in the room.
Every class pushes a student to their edge, but always with encouraging, constructive correction. The goal is for every student to leave tired — but inspired, never defeated.
Everything we do points toward one thing: students growing as people, not just as dancers.
Performance and steady progress build a quiet, unshakeable belief in oneself.
Structured attendance and steady progression become habits that carry well beyond the studio.
Abhinaya and movement become the language when words simply aren't enough.
Dance is movement, endurance, and wellbeing — all wrapped in something genuinely beautiful.
A studio culture rooted in guru-shishya values creates real belonging, not just attendance.
Every level cleared is an intimate, measurable milestone in a much bigger personal journey.
Every batch is kept intimate on purpose. Here's what we run and when — so you can choose the right free trial class.
The sacred classical art form, rooted in the Kalakshetra tradition, taught with structured, graded progression.
High-energy, expressive choreography across two intimate batches — so everyone still gets personal correction.
Our own dance-inspired movement and fitness format — built for energy, release, and joy, not just calories.
A relaxed, partnered movement practice for couples and friends who'd rather learn alongside someone they know.
| Programme | Days | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bollywood · Batch 1 | Mon – Wed | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | |
| Bollywood · Batch 2 | Thu – Sat | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | |
| NrityaFit™ · Batch 1 | Mon – Sat | 5:00 – 6:00 PM | |
| NrityaFit™ · Batch 2 | Mon – Sat | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | |
| Partner Dance Programme | Mon – Wed | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | |
| Bharatanatyam | Thu – Sat | 7:30 – 8:30 PM |
Batches are capped at eight students. If a timing doesn't suit you, message us anyway — we'll help you find the closest fit or update you with a new batch timing.
It's simply what we call each other. If you're a working woman who needs an hour that's entirely your own, a teenager still figuring out how to hold a stage, or a mum who hung up her dancing shoes decades ago and is wondering whether they still fit — you're exactly who we built this for.
No prior experience required. No judgment, ever — just an intimate group of people in a room, learning together.
Our Social Commitment. It's one of our core values at Nrityamanjari to make dance accessible — in every batch we run, we set aside one seat, taught free of cost, for a student from a family that couldn't otherwise afford classes. Right now, we proudly support one such student. As we grow, we hope to extend this to more.
Distance should never limit your passion. Nrityamanjari brings the warmth, discipline, and artistry of our studio directly to your screen — live, interactive, and deeply personal.
Students who complete their learning journey with Nrityamanjari receive an official in-house certificate of completion, personally awarded by Principal Guru & Artistic Director Ms. Rashmi. This certificate recognizes your dedication, progress, and artistic growth — a proud milestone in every student's dance journey.
A few frames from across 23 years. Studio class photos coming as we capture them.
New photos from the studio floor are on their way — check back soon, or follow us on Instagram for the latest.
Choose a batch from the timetable, or send us a general trial class request. We'll help you find the right starting point.
Prefer WhatsApp? The trial class pop-up includes a WhatsApp option with your details pre-filled.
Embrace the rhythm, grace, and spiritual depth of Indian classical dance at Nrityamanjari. Your journey towards artistic mastery, self-discovery, and cultural connection starts with a single step.
