Bharatha Nrithya Sangeetha Academy (BNSA), Bangalore, India, was established in 1990 and imparts training in the Pandanallur style of Bharatanatyam. Guru Dr. Shubharani Bolar, Founder and Artistic Director, BNSA, is an empanelled for her enthralling Abhinaya and stunning improvisations. Her innovative teaching style uncovers the innate potential of every learning individual to not only imbibe best practices of the art from, but to also build the mettle for Manodharma. Alongside the performing arts, being a Scientist in the Department of Botany at Bangalore University, she inspires students of the academy to skilfully build excellence in two demanding in two demanding professions. To the Credit of the Guru’s diligence, BNSA stands as a testament to being an appreciator of the performing arts and academia alike, with students having completed their Rangapravesha and dance examinations under the Karnataka Secondary Education Examination Board (KSEEB). Dr. Shubharani has choreographed and staged numerous dance dramas, and equipped her students to perform at auspicious and prestigious events.
BNSA has hosted workshops and seminars in topics on performing arts to educate and evoke interest. The academy also hosts a monthly event Nritya Sanje, to bring together art lovers and encourage budding artists. This platform will further be extended to welcome dancers from outside the academy to foster growth and knowledge sharing. In keeping with the trend of e-learning, the academy also conducts online classes for interested individuals. Students of BNSA bring pride to their Guru and academy, having set up dance classes in several places in India and abroad.