The Advanced Bharatanatyam program is designed for students who have completed their foundational training and are ready to deepen their understanding and practice of this classical art form. The classes focus on refining advanced adavus, nritta, nritya, abhinaya, talam, posture, flexibility, stamina, and stage presence. Students will receive systematic training in traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire, including Alarippu, Jathiswaram, Shabdam, Varnam, Padam, Keerthanam, and Tillana.

In addition to practical dance instruction, students will learn the theory, meaning, rhythm, musicality, and cultural significance behind each composition. Individual corrections and performance-oriented training will help students develop technical precision, expressive confidence, discipline, and artistic maturity. The program also provides structured guidance for temple programs, cultural performances, competitions, and students progressing toward Arangetram preparation.

Kalamandalam Shivya Raveendran is an accomplished classical dancer and experienced teacher from Calicut, Kerala. She is a distinguished alumna of Kerala Kalamandalam and holds a B.A. in Bharatanatyam and Mohiniyattam, an M.F.A. in Bharatanatyam, and UGC-NET qualification in Performing Arts. With over 27 years of experience in dance and more than a decade of teaching, she has trained over 500 students across different age groups in India and internationally.

Shivya has performed at prestigious cultural events and has served as a judge for school, sub-district, and district-level youth festivals and dance competitions. She previously taught at Good Shepherd International School in Ooty and currently serves as the Managing Director and Senior Dance Instructor at Natyaveda School of Dance in Calicut. Her teaching includes Bharatanatyam technique, abhinaya, rhythm, theory, choreography, body conditioning, stage presentation, and performance preparation. Through her association with HECSA, Shivya hopes to help students build strong artistic foundations, confidence, discipline, and a lasting appreciation for Indian classical dance.