Our Mission
Subhashini Rajagopal has dedicated herself to Bharatanatyam for over 20 years. As a student of the well-known Dhananjayans at Bharata Kalanjali, she inherited the art in its most classical and pristine form. Her devotion and love for Bharatanatyam is total, and over the years she has carved a unique niche for herself.
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Subhashini is an exemplary dancer who has performed locally and internationally. She has also choreographed and participated in many productions. With graceful movements and fantastic expressions, as well as wonderful stage presence, she creates strong imprints wherever she performs.
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Subhashini holds a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, as well as a diploma in Yoga from the Sivananda Yoga Training Center in Chennai, India.
Subhashini Rajagopal has dedicated herself to Bharatanatyam for over 20 years. As a student of the well-known Dhananjayans at Bharata Kalanjali, she inherited the art in its most classical and pristine form. Her devotion and love for Bharatanatyam is total, and over the years she has carved a unique niche for herself.
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Subhashini is an exemplary dancer who has performed locally and internationally. She has also choreographed and participated in many productions. With graceful movements and fantastic expressions, as well as wonderful stage presence, she creates strong imprints wherever she performs.
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Subhashini holds a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, as well as a diploma in Yoga from the Sivananda Yoga Training Center in Chennai, India.
Subhashini Rajagopal has dedicated herself to Bharatanatyam for over 20 years. As a student of the well-known Dhananjayans at Bharata Kalanjali, she inherited the art in its most classical and pristine form. Her devotion and love for Bharatanatyam is total, and over the years she has carved a unique niche for herself.
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Subhashini is an exemplary dancer who has performed locally and internationally. She has also choreographed and participated in many productions. With graceful movements and fantastic expressions, as well as wonderful stage presence, she creates strong imprints wherever she performs.
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Subhashini holds a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, as well as a diploma in Yoga from the Sivananda Yoga Training Center in Chennai, India.
Subhashini Rajagopal has dedicated herself to Bharatanatyam for over 20 years. As a student of the well-known Dhananjayans at Bharata Kalanjali, she inherited the art in its most classical and pristine form. Her devotion and love for Bharatanatyam is total, and over the years she has carved a unique niche for herself.
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Subhashini is an exemplary dancer who has performed locally and internationally. She has also choreographed and participated in many productions. With graceful movements and fantastic expressions, as well as wonderful stage presence, she creates strong imprints wherever she performs.
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Subhashini holds a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, as well as a diploma in Yoga from the Sivananda Yoga Training Center in Chennai, India.
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
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Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
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Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
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Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
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Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
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Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
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Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
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Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
-
Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
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Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
-
Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
-
Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
-
Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
-
Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
-
Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
-
Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
-
Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
-
Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Our mission is to develop a lifelong appreciation for the arts, through education and exploration.
Natya Shubam imparts our core values to all our students – humility, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and a desire to be the best one can be.
Our objectives are to
-
Instill and advance a love for Bharatanatyam regardless of age, gender or dance level
-
Create and maintain a learning environment that is collaborative, supporting and rewarding
-
Innovate and progress the art through our productions and choreographies
-
Foster a deep appreciation for Indian tradition, culture, as well as values, as we bridge over into modern times
-
Enhance focus, strength, and self-expression through practice and mastery of the art
Artistic Director
Subhashini Rajagopal has dedicated herself to Bharatanatyam for over 20 years. As a student of the Dhananjayans at Bharata Kalanjali, she inherited the art in its most classical and pristine form. Her devotion and love for Bharatanatyam is total, and over the years she has carved a unique niche for herself.
​
Subhashini is an exemplary dancer who has performed locally and internationally. She has also choreographed and participated in many productions. With graceful movements, fantastic expressions, and wonderful stage presence, she creates strong imprints wherever she performs.
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While pursuing dance, Subhashini also completed a Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science, and a diploma in Yoga. She is proof that art can be successfully incorporated into our busy lives as a fulfilling, enriching, valuable contributor to personal development and success.
Teaching Experience
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2006 to Current at Natya Shubam Dance Academy in Foster City, CA
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2001 to 2006 at Bharata Kalanjali, Chennai, and Thrayee School of Bharatanatyam, Chennai
Notable Performances
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Ananya festival, Puranaquila, New Delhi
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Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai
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Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Chennai
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Cubberley Theater for Yuva Bharati, Palo Alto, CA
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DeAnza College Arts Department, CA
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Esplanade Theater, Singapore
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Foothill College Arts Department, CA
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Historic Hoover Theater, CA
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ISKCON, Bangalore and AZ
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International Dance Academy (IDA), Chennai
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Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto, CA
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Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai
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Meenakshi Sundaram Hall, Madurai
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Mylapore Fine Arts, Chennai
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Natyanjali festival Chidambaram, Tanjore and Salem
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Natyarangam Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai
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Sanatan Dharma Kendra , Santa Clara, CA
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Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
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Swati Thirunal festival, Chennai
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Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai
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Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, CA
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Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA
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Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, CA
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The Krishnamurthy Foundation, Chennai
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Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD), Tirupati
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The Music academy, Nritya Tarangini, Chennai
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Yuva Bharati, CA \
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Notable Productions - Choreography and Participation
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Samarpan, Foster City, CA
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Mahabharatham, Chennai
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Dhanwanthari, Chennai
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Ras-Samudra, Chennai
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Sri Thyaagaraaja Vaibhavam, Chennai
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Nandanaar Charitam, Chennai
Lecture Demonstrations
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UC Davis Arts Department
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San Jose State University Dance Department
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San Mateo and Foster City Library
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College of San Mateo
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