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Artists, teachers, and mentors dedicated to the living tradition

Meet the Team

The Natyabhoomi Faculty

Dedicated artist-teachers who bring decades of training, performance, and mentorship to every class

Deepti Mukund Navile
Deepti Mukund Navile
Founder & Artistic Director

Founded Natyabhoomi in 1994. Trained in the Mysore style of Bharathanatyam, Deepti has been the guiding artistic force of the school for over thirty years, nurturing hundreds of students into accomplished dancers.

Shruthi Mukund
Shruthi Mukund
Co-Artistic Director

Joined as Co-Artistic Director in 2001. Shruthi brings artistry, depth, and creative energy to both teaching and the school's ambitious choreographic productions.

Shreya Navile
Shreya Navile
Associate Artistic Director

A second-generation Natyabhoomi artist, Shreya brings fresh perspective and deep roots to her role, embodying the school's tradition of passing art forward.

Dakshi Balendran
Dakshi Balendran
Associate Director

Teaching Associate and Associate Director, Dakshi brings dedication, technical precision, and genuine warmth to guiding students through their dance journey.

Nirupa Balendran
Nirupa Balendran
Associate Director

Associate Director and dedicated teacher, Nirupa plays a key role in both the instructional and artistic life of Natyabhoomi.

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