CHANDRABHANU BHARATALAYA
ACADEMY
about us
Chandrabhanu Bharatalaya Academy is Melbourne’s oldest and most respected Indian classical dance instruction centre. Located in Richmond with easy access by train and tram the school offers in-depth instruction in Bharata Natyam and Odissi.
Classes are run for children and adults in Richmond, Glen Iris, South Morang and Point Cook based on levels of proficiency. All classes run two times a week, for one and a half hours each.
dr chandrabhanu oam
Dr Chandrabhanu is Director of the Chandrabhanu Bharatalaya Academy, which he established in 1973. His illustrious career as a professional dance artist spans over 40 years of creative and pioneering work. He is an equally inspiring and visionary guru to his hundreds of dance disciples, and the academy has become a highly dynamic cultural and community centre. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2006 for his services to the arts.
Geoffrey goldie
1921 - 2007
During his time with the Bharatam Dance Company Geoffrey created stunningly bold and vibrant sets and costumes never before seen, matching the depth and intensity of Chandrabhanu’s extraordinary artistic vision. Chandrabhanu and Geoffrey enjoyed their most artistically productive years during this creative partnership, sharing the muses of Asian history, culture, arts, philosophy and spirituality. Under their remarkable artistic direction, the Bharatam Dance Company and the Bharatalaya Academy reached new successes and established their place among the finest institutions in Australian performing arts.
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We teach from studios in Richmond, Hawthorn, Glen Iris, South Morang and Taylors Hill.