Nrityagram Dance Village Around Bangalore

Nrityagram Dance Village-30 Kms. From Bangalore via Tumkur Road towards Hessarghatta. This dance village is founded by one of the finest odissi dancers of India - Protima Guari. She built this unique village for classical dancers around the norms of a traditional gurukula, the system of education of ancient India. Here students from all over the world are trained in various Indian dance forms including Bharatnatyam, Odissi and Kuchipudi. Every year, in the first week of February, Nrityagram conducts the Vasantha Habba or the festival of spring. This institute is now managed by Ms. Lynne Fernandes, after the demise of Ms. Protima Gauri Bedi. Leading musicians and dancers from all over the country participate and this brings the students as well as the connoisseur and common man in touch with the best musical talents in the country. You can also stay here overnight to get the feel of this rustic Indian charm. It is situated at Hessarghatta, Bangalore rural district. Phone : 8466312 , 8466313 , 8466314.