Hear from our students
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I cannot tell you what a miracle Navatman wrought in our lives: Sulakshana went from wanting to quit barathnatyam (from ages 4-7) to wanting to continue… even when she has to miss 3/4 of the classes! She says that bharatnatyam is now ‘part of her’, and even though she still doesn’t like practicing, she can’t imagine life without Navatman. It’s not only about the dance, but about being part of the community (her words). So often after class, I’ve heard her say that she was re-energized and inspired. (What is the trick?? I want to learn it!)
Sulakshana’s engagement with Navatman also led to my taking up singing, and Sanjay and me starting to play mridangam, which we now do with a teacher online (!) Navatman has brought Indian classical performing arts to our whole family."
"Navatman is the best and largest community for Bharatnatyam dance (and other Indian classical art forms) that I have found in Manhattan, and the teachers are so talented. Navatman caters to students that are new to Bharatnatyam, all the way to professionals. Sahi is such a talented dancer and teacher. She really emphasizes techniques that are sustainable and prevent long term injury, while maintaining the intricacies of the art form. This alone sets Navatman apart from other dance schools. I'm thankful to be a part of this community every day, and encourage anyone interested in the Indian classical arts to join Navatman."
- Anisha, dancing with Navatman for 5 years
- Anisha, dancing with Navatman for 5 years
"Sahi and Mitali...you have been amazing teachers. My love for Kathak can't be revoked and once I go back to India I am still going to continue with Kathak. Definitely learned and changed a lot in the last year under your guidance. Hopefully things work out and I'll be back with Navatman by the end of the year."
- Mansi, danced with Navatman for 2 years
Isra misses the Navatman classes SO MUCH. We moved out of the city about 5 years ago but loving following your updates via email and seeing the center grow. I hope she can join some of the weekend camps in the future, doing that with you at such a young age has inspired a love of our culture and Indian arts that is invaluable to our family."
- Nermeen A., daughter danced with Navatman for 3 years
"Like most everyone I know, I'm a huge fan of Navatman and what you guys do for the arts scene and the implications it has for arts around the world. You're truly change-makers and visionaries, and Navatman stands testament to that."
- Lavanya N., fan
"I’m so grateful to have a supportive and encouraging community at Navatman. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that this is the single most important thing that has helped tide over the craziness of last 12 months."
- Shruti S, dancing with Navatman 3 years
"[Navatman is]...a central force in classical Indian dance and music."
- Deepa S.
"[we are] lucky we are to have such a passionate teacher/Guru and also be part of an incredible school like Navatman."
"Your passion and commitment to constantly give to the community through art and culture is commendable...really need more hearts like yours."
"Our kids (Boy-9, Girl-6) have gone to the Navatman summer camp for 2 years now. We sent them to the summer camp the first year to get them familiar with Indian classical music and dance. The experience was so good that we ended up signing them for classes for the whole year and are now a part of the Navatman community....
The atmosphere with the teachers and kids gelling together like a big family was reminiscent of our childhood summer classes in India...The summer camp helped develop the love for music and dance in our kids in a very short time and also during the second summer camp the growth for our son in music was phenomenal. We would highly recommend the summer camp for anyone looking to develop an initial interest or accelerating their learning."
- Mansi, danced with Navatman for 2 years
Isra misses the Navatman classes SO MUCH. We moved out of the city about 5 years ago but loving following your updates via email and seeing the center grow. I hope she can join some of the weekend camps in the future, doing that with you at such a young age has inspired a love of our culture and Indian arts that is invaluable to our family."
- Nermeen A., daughter danced with Navatman for 3 years
"Like most everyone I know, I'm a huge fan of Navatman and what you guys do for the arts scene and the implications it has for arts around the world. You're truly change-makers and visionaries, and Navatman stands testament to that."
- Lavanya N., fan
"I’m so grateful to have a supportive and encouraging community at Navatman. I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that this is the single most important thing that has helped tide over the craziness of last 12 months."
- Shruti S, dancing with Navatman 3 years
"[Navatman is]...a central force in classical Indian dance and music."
- Deepa S.
"[we are] lucky we are to have such a passionate teacher/Guru and also be part of an incredible school like Navatman."
"Your passion and commitment to constantly give to the community through art and culture is commendable...really need more hearts like yours."
"Our kids (Boy-9, Girl-6) have gone to the Navatman summer camp for 2 years now. We sent them to the summer camp the first year to get them familiar with Indian classical music and dance. The experience was so good that we ended up signing them for classes for the whole year and are now a part of the Navatman community....
The atmosphere with the teachers and kids gelling together like a big family was reminiscent of our childhood summer classes in India...The summer camp helped develop the love for music and dance in our kids in a very short time and also during the second summer camp the growth for our son in music was phenomenal. We would highly recommend the summer camp for anyone looking to develop an initial interest or accelerating their learning."
Watch some of our students who are growing at Navatman:
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