A premiere institution of Bharatnatyam in Central New Jersey, dedicated to teaching and propagating the ancient classical dance form of Bharatnatyam from the Pandanallur Bani.
Renowned for its intricate footwork, sculpturesque poses, and captivating facial expressions. .
Silambam, New Jersey seeks to inculcate an appreciation and understanding of our Indian artistic heritage in young artists, provide them with a comprehensive dance education in Bharatnatyam and create opportunities for them to develop and perform. The curriculum is grounded in rigorous fundamental training and physical discipline while weaving in age-appropriate refinement of abhinaya and an emphasis on individualistic self-expression. Through years of training, students will progress from learning basic adavus to complex compositions, culminating in their arrangetram. Post-arrangetram, students will learn nattuvangam technique, expand their dance repertoire, and participate in solo and group choreographies.
Guru Smt Sushma Iyengar is a disciple of Padmasri Sudharani Raghupathy and has been a dancer and performer for more than two decades. She was a long-time recipient of the Center for Cultural Resources and Training (CCRT), Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India scholarship for dance and has performed in all the major cultural festivals in India. She holds a PhD in Genetics and works in the Pharmaceutical industry. For video clips of Sushma dancing, visit: https://tinyurl.com/silambam-newjersey
The Silambam instutions of fine arts are alliances of Shree Bharatalaya, in Chennai, India (founded by guru, Padmashri Smt. Sudharani Raghupathy) dedicated to teaching and propagating the Pandanallur style of Bharatnatyam. They span the globe with locations in India, UK, Australia, Switzerland, & across the U.S. The Silambam institutions are passionate about passing on this rich and ancient artistic heritage of India in its most pristine form and instilling in young artists, a passion for its practice and performance.
For video clips, visit: https://tinyurl.com/silambam-newjersey
Address: 5, Nottingham way, Warren, NJ, 07059.
Conveniently located in the heart of NJ, close to Bridgewater, Basking Ridge, Long Hill, Stirling, Gilette, Bernardsville, Bedminster, Green Brook, Watchung, Bound Brook, Hillsboroguh, Scotch Plains, Berkeley Heights,and surrounding areas.
Phone: (650) 796-6282.
Email: silambam.newjersey@gmail.com.