Sanathana Natyalaya is much more than just a dance school for many. It is a home, a community, a group of people that want to support each other unconditionally to bring out the best in you. As an institution, it has not only worked to promote classical dance but also strived to make dance a part of every day life of many Mangaloreans.
Classical dance is an integral part of Indian culture, and Sanathana Natyalaya has succeeded in making it accessible to people from all socioeconomic backgrounds. From choreographing dances to songs in local languages to showcasing stories that most people can relate to, it has created an irreplaceable mark in the field of traditional art forms and I am confident that the institution will only continue to impact the lives of many more in the days to come. I am immensely proud to be a part of this community and am forever grateful for the love and affection received from each member of this institution.
– Shalmalee Ghate
(MPhil candidate, University of Oxford, United Kingdom)
