Where It All Began
The School of Bharathakala was founded in 2004 to promote Bharatanatyam, one of India’s oldest and most sacred classical dance forms, taught in the Kalakshetra style. The mission of the school is to impart this divine art while instilling culture, discipline, and traditional values in every student.
The academy strives to present Bharatanatyam as a cultured, highly skilled, and aesthetically rich medium to express devotion to the divine. Through rigorous training, students are guided to connect mind, body, and soul, experiencing dance as a sacred sadhana rather than just a performance skill.
Each student receives individual attention and is encouraged to participate in the school’s dance productions and programmes. In the spirit of the classical tradition, dance here is viewed as a complete art form that unites music, expression, storytelling, and philosophy..
Our Mission
To preserve and propagate the ancient art of Bharatanatyam by providing world-class training that combines traditional guru-shishya parampara with modern teaching methodologies, nurturing each student's artistic journey with patience, precision, and passion.
Our Vision
To create a global community of skilled Bharatanatyam practitioners who carry forward this sacred art form with authenticity, grace, and innovation, becoming cultural ambassadors who inspire future generations.
The Guru Behind The Vision
Smt. Sujatha Sathees
Smt. Sujatha Sathees started learning Bharathanatyam at the age of four and completed her tutelage, and then graduated in the Kalakshetra style under the grateful guru Smt. Ambihai Selvakumar and Mrs. Anne Premine Vimaladasa.
Smt. Sujatha Sathees received the titles of “Bharathakalashri,” “Nrithiya Sudar,” and “Nattiya Jothi,” reflecting her dedication towards Bharathanatyam. Sujatha has been teaching Bharathanatyam for many years in the UK, including at the Lewisham London Sivan Temple Tamil School, Midlands Fine Arts and Language Academy, Birmingham, and the School of Bharathakala (School of Dance). She is also the Director of the School of Bharathakala.
Many of her students have achieved their diplomas and post diplomas. Recently, her students participated in a dance competition and won several titles. Sujatha Sathees has travelled as a dance examiner to many other countries. She has been honoured by organisations such as OFAAL, GTV, Deepam, IBC, Rural Development Organisation, and International Hindu Youth Forum for her dedication and commitment towards Bharathanatyam.
Also, she was given the name as a highly achieved woman carrying her passion of art, presented by Virakesari (June 14th, 2020). She has done many dance dramas such as Mahabharatham, Mullivaaikkaal, Ramayanam, Ganappalm, Krishnaleelai, Thirumurai, Thasavatharam, Pancha Eeswaram, and captured the hearts of many lovers of art with her inspiring performances in the UK, while continuing her passion for helping people in need through charities.
This is her 25th and 26th student’s Arangetram. As well as being a dance professional, she has completed a degree in nursing, is a specialist in minor illness, an independent prescriber, and is currently working as a Lead Practice Nurse in several GP surgeries in London.
Our Training Methodology
Structured Curriculum
Progressive learning path from basic adavus to complex choreography, ensuring students build strong foundations before advancing. Each level is carefully designed with clear objectives and measurable milestones.
Live Music Integration
Regular sessions with live musicians help students develop authentic rhythm sense and understanding of Carnatic music. This traditional approach deepens their connection to the art form.
Video Documentation
Students receive recorded sessions for home practice, enabling them to review corrections and perfect their technique between classes. This accelerates learning and retention.