Bharatanatyam · Kerala
The body remembers.
Bharatanatyam for a fuller life.Movement. Discipline. Grace.For all ages.
02 — The guide
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Gopika Rig Lal
Dancer · Teacher · Lifelong student
Gopika Rig Lal is a dancer, teacher and lifelong student of Bharatanatyam. She brings tradition alive with clarity, compassion and joy.
Meet Gopika
A dedicated Bharatanatyam teacher and performer, Gopika believes dance teaches far more than movement — it teaches discipline, expression and self-belief. Every student is guided, corrected and inspired, step by step.
Classes follow a structured syllabus from foundational adavus through varnams and full margam, with regular stage opportunities and arangetram preparation.
03 — Classes & fees
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Flexible batches for different age groups, from curious beginners to dedicated learners.
Showing monthly fees.
Day Classes
Mon · Wed · Fri, 10:00 – 11:30 AM
₹2,000 / month
- Ideal for homemakers & flexible schedules
- Beginner & intermediate levels
- 2 classes may be carried over per month
Evening ClassesMost popular
Tue · Thu · Fri, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
₹2,500 / month
- After school & office hours
- Kids (6+), teens & adults — separate batches
- Annual showcase participation
Weekend Classes
Sat · Sun, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
₹3,000 / month
- Longer, immersive sessions
- All levels, incl. arangetram prep
- Theory & abhinaya modules included
- One-time registration
- ₹500, includes practice notes & ghungroo guidance
- Fee schedule
- Due between the 1st and 5th of each month / quarter
- Payment
- UPI or bank transfer details are shared privately on WhatsApp
- Sibling discount
- 10% off the second child's fee, applied automatically
04 — Studio & space
A space thatmoves you.
Bharatanatyam taught in the calm of a nalukettu-inspired studio — teak floors, open sky, and the discipline of centuries.
A serene studio where tradition meets modern comfort. Every student is supported to learn, grow and feel at home.
Explore the studio
05 — What families say
Stories thatstay.
Gopika ma'am doesn't just teach steps — my daughter has grown in confidence and discipline in one year.
Parent · Evening batch I restarted dance at 34 through the day batch. The pace, patience and joy in class are unmatched.
Student · Day batch The weekend immersive sessions prepared my arangetram beautifully — theory, abhinaya, everything.
Student · Weekend batch
- Admissions open
- Day · Evening · Weekend batches
- Kids 6+ · Teens · Adults
- Arangetram preparation
- Free trial class
06 — Gallery
Studio & stage.
01 Ghungroo, first month 
02 Gopika Rig Lal 
03 The studio 
04 Alapadma 
05 Weekend immersive 
06 Where it began 
07 Evening batch 
08 Abhinaya
Navaratri Showcase
Student group performances — all batches. Venue to be announced.
Margazhi Recital
Senior students' margam evening with live orchestra.
New Batch Admissions
Trial classes open for day, evening and weekend batches.
08 — Questions
Commonquestions.
We admit children from age 6. Adults are equally welcome — the day batch is popular with beginners restarting after years.
No. Each batch has beginner-friendly groups, and students progress through a structured syllabus at their own pace.
Comfortable practice salwar or dance practice saree. Ghungroos are introduced after the first month; we guide you on where to buy them.
Yes — with one week's notice you can move between day, evening and weekend batches, subject to seat availability. Fee difference is adjusted.
The registration fee is non-refundable. Monthly fees are refundable on a pro-rata basis if you withdraw within the first week of the cycle.
09 — Begin your journey
Let'sdanceforward.
Book a free trial class or ask about batches, fees and admissions. We usually reply on WhatsApp within a day.