Guru G.V. Ramani Natya Kala Foundation
OUR LEGACY
Guru G.V. Ramani Natyakala Foundation (formerly known as Takshashila Dance Academy) – Keeping the Spirit of Bharatanatyam Alive Since 1990.
Takshashila Dance Academy was founded in 1990 by Gayatri Subramanian, a passionate Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher, in the heart of Navi Mumbai. Now known as Guru G.V Ramani Natyakala Foundation, what began as a humble initiative to share the beauty of Bharatanatyam has now grown into a thriving institution where tradition meets dedication.
Over the last three decades, Gayatri has trained more than 250 students, many of whom have gone on to perform their Arangetram—a significant milestone in a dancer's journey. Today, her students live across the globe, carrying the legacy of this ancient art form with them through performances and teaching.
Currently, the Academy is home to about 100 active students, learning at various centers across Navi Mumbai. Gayatri has been an integral part of the Navi Mumbai Tamil Sangam since its inception, and her classes there continue to attract serious students of Bharatanatyam.
Her senior disciples regularly grace major cultural stages such as Vashi Fine Arts, Navi Mumbai Tamil Sangam, Chembur Fine Arts, Mulund Fine Arts, the Shivali Festival, B.A.R.C, Asthika Samaj, NCPA and more—earning admiration for their grace and discipline.
A Legacy of Dance Excellence
Who We Are
The Guru G.V. Ramani Natyakala Foundation is named after Gayatri's beloved gurus, Guru Shri G.V. Ramani and Guru Smt. Ranganayaki Ramani, whom she fondly calls Periappa and Periamma.
They were more than teachers; they were guiding lights who nurtured not just dancers, but whole human beings.
To Gayatri, they were foster parents, mentors, and the reason she fell in love with Bharatanatyam.
This Foundation is her way of keeping their love, discipline, and artistry alive.
Through every class, we carry forward their legacy with love and respect.
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