Artistic Director | Natyashubam

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

2001 to 2006 at Bharata Kalanjali, Chennai, and Thrayee School of Bharatanatyam, Chennai
2006 to Current at Natya Shubam Dance Academy in Foster City, CA

Notable Performances

Ananya festival, Puranaquila, New Delhi
Brahma Gana Sabha, Chennai
Bharatiya Vidhya Bhavan, Chennai
Cubberley Theater for Yuva Bharati, Palo Alto, CA
DeAnza College Arts Department, CA
Esplanade Theater, Singapore
Foothill College Arts Department, CA
Historic Hoover Theater, CA
ISKCON, Bangalore and AZ
International Dance Academy (IDA), Chennai
Jewish Community Center, Palo Alto, CA
Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai
Meenakshi Sundaram Hall, Madurai
Mylapore Fine Arts, Chennai
Natyanjali festival Chidambaram, Tanjore and Salem
Natyarangam Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai
Sanatan Dharma Kendra , Santa Clara, CA
Sri Krishna Gana Sabha, Chennai
Swati Thirunal festival, Chennai
Sri Parthasarathy Swami Sabha, Chennai
Sunnyvale Hindu Temple, CA
Shiva Vishnu Temple, Livermore, CA
Shiva Murugan Temple, Concord, CA
The Krishnamurthy Foundation, Chennai
Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams (TTD), Tirupati
The Music academy, Nritya Tarangini, Chennai
Yuva Bharati, CA \

Notable Productions - Choreography and Participation

Samarpan, Foster City, CA
Mahabharatham, Chennai
Dhanwanthari, Chennai
Ras-Samudra, Chennai
Sri Thyaagaraaja Vaibhavam, Chennai
Nandanaar Charitam, Chennai

Lecture Demonstrations

UC Davis Arts Department
San Jose State University Dance Department
San Mateo and Foster City Library
College of San Mateo