Bharata Natyam is an expressive classical dance style from Southern India.Its exuberance, coupled with an attention to detail, appeals to all. Vidya Thirunarayan is a professional artist, a Bharata Natyam performer and tutor who trained at the renowned Kalakshetra School of Fine Arts in Chennai, India. She has over 21 years of experience in dance performance, choreography and training. Her work had been largely supported by Arts Council England and she has toured internationally.

Vidya, has considerable experience in delivering dance training both within the community and the formal education sector including universities.Vidya’s dance performance work has been supported by Arts Council England. Vidya currently holds Bharata Natyam and Carnatic Music classes for children and adults at the Westergate Methodist Church

Hall, Westergate, and Chichester, PO20 3RH. 

Vidya has been a blessing to the local community, teaching and providing selfless service to children from as small as 5 years to adults.

She has inspired children as far as Portsmouth, Southampton and beyond to come and participate in dance workshops. Please contact Vidya directly for more information on classes and performance bookings.