“Dance is the hidden language of the soul”

-Martha Graham

Dance Curriculum

Conditioning, Technique, and Ancillary Subjects (Music and Rhythm)
LAC curriculum builds a strong foundation in Bharatanatyam, incorporating movement, rhythm, music, and storytelling.

Movement and Storytelling
Ages 4–6 | No prerequisite
A playful introduction to Bharatanatyam through gesture, rhythm, and storytelling. Students build strength, flexibility, and body awareness while learning basic stances and movement vocabulary.

Beginner 1
Ages 6–8 | No prerequisite
Students learn foundational adavu technique, hand gestures, and dance mythology. The class also introduces basic Carnatic music concepts, rhythm (tala), and physical conditioning for dance.

Registration includes class materials, music

Vision

To inspire a generation of artists and art appreciators to see Indian arts as more than ethnic, but as a part of their lives. Bridging the gap between Indian and American. To understand identity.

Mission

Through classes, workshops, and partnerships with community-based programs, Laya Arts Academy creates an approach to Indian arts that is inclusive, exciting, and inspiring.