Kalpavruksha
School of Fine Arts
Dance for everyone
Authentic classical training under Smt. Deepa Sadasivam.
In-person in Chennai · Online worldwide.
A living lineage of classical Bharatanatyam
Founded in 2014 by Smt. Deepa Sadasivam, a Kalakshetra Foundation alumna. Like the mythical Kalpavruksha — the wish-fulfilling tree — this school nourishes every student’s artistic aspirations.
We follow the Kalakshetra bani — defined by devotional purity, sculptural precision, and adherence to the Natyashastra.
- ✦Authentic lineage — Direct transmission of Kalakshetra style
- ✦All ages welcome — Children from age 4 · Adults of any age
- ✦Online worldwide — Live classes via Google Meet
- ✦30+ Salangai Poojas · 4+ Arangetrams guided since 2014
We regularly send students for Grade Exams — an external structured assessment that gives students and parents a clear benchmark of progress at each stage. Learn about Grade Exams →
Courses for every stage
From a child’s first adavu to the grandeur of Arangetram. Click any course for full details.
Foundation
Adavus, mudras, rhythm & a love for dance. Joyful and structured.
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Intermediate
Varnam, Padams, Javalis, Thillana. Deep abhinaya training.
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Advanced
Full margam, Varnam, Padams, Thillana & concert-level training.
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Salangai Pooja
Sacred first-stage milestone — ankle bells tied for the first time.
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Arangetram
Classical solo debut. Full margam, 2.5–3 hour performance.
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Trusted by families across Chennai and worldwide
“The quality of teaching is exactly what you’d get in person — no compromises. Deepa ma’am corrects every detail with incredible precision even through the screen. The Google Meet sessions are seamless and I feel fully engaged every class.
“As an NRI wanting to keep my daughter connected to classical Indian dance, finding Kalpavruksha was a blessing. The curriculum is the real Kalakshetra tradition — not a watered-down version. My daughter has progressed beautifully.
“My daughter has been with Kalpavruksha since age 5. The discipline, the warmth, and the depth of training are unmatched. Watching her grow into a confident classical dancer has been one of the greatest joys of our family.
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