Our Team

Our faculty at Bha.Raa.Tha Academy comprises highly qualified classical dance and music educators, each holding postgraduate degrees in Bharathanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam or Carnatic Vocal. Their teaching is further strengthened by senior consultants with doctorate‑level expertise, ensuring academic excellence and authentic training.

Ms. Thanuja Ravindran

Founder & Artistic Director

Mr. Sathyajith Kalyadan

Chairman & Director

Our Mentor

Dr. Kalamandalam Radhika

• Renowned Mohiniyattam Exponent with Over Four Decades of Excellence
• Senior Guru Trained at the Prestigious Kerala Kalamandalam
• International Performer and Cultural Ambassador
• Acclaimed Scholar and Author in Indian Classical Dance Studies

Senior Consultant

Dr. Anjana Anand

• Doctorate in Bharathanatyam
• Alumna of SIFAS and Kalakshetra Foundation
• Doordarshan graded artist
• Empanelled artist with ICCR, Delhi

Senior Consultant

Dr. Aswini Nambiar

• Doctorate in Kuchipudi
• Doordarshan graded artist
• Fellowship holder from the Ministry of Culture
• Recipient of the Yuva Prathibha Puraskar

Consultant

Ms. Deepa S Pillai

• Gold medallist in BA Bharathanatyam
• Hatha Yoga practitioner and storyteller
• Short film awarded 6th place at the Cannes International Film Festival
• Completed a master’s at Tisch, NYU

Teacher

Ms. Groovy Sathyan

• Bharathanatyam dancer and choreographer
• Dance teacher at National Public School, Bangalore
• MA Bharathanatyam holder
• Kuchipudi performer

Teacher

Ms. Asha G Menon

• Malayalam playback singer known for “Aaradhyam Parayum”
• Kerala State Award winner
• Music teacher at The Indian High School, Dubai

Teacher

Ms. Kalamandalam Archa

• Master of Arts (M.A) in Mohiniyattam
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) in Mohiniyattam and Kuchipudi
• Mohiniyattam performer
• Alumna of Kerala Kalamandalam
• Choreographer and actress
• Founder of Poornah Creative Space

Teacher

Ms. Varsha Udayakumar

• Masters of Arts (M.A) in Bharathanatyam
• Alumna of Kerala Kalamandalam
• Doordarshan graded artist
• Recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Fellowship in Dance, awarded by the Government of Kerala