Nishi G.

Dancing bharatnatyam again after almost 11 years seems daunting & every year since my arangetram, I’ve told myself that I’ll get back into dance. But for bharatnatyam, I never felt like there was a time, place, or community in adulthood I could do it. Because of Drasti & this intensive, I feel like a part of me that was missing, came back - stronger, more disciplined, more confident, and more determined than ever to make sure that this part doesn’t go missing again. And for that, I am forever grateful. Learning to dance again, with a body that hasn’t properly done so in 11 years, is hard work. But the love I have for myself is stronger now than it was when I was younger, and therefore the appreciation I have for my ability to dance again is also deeper. Drasti created such an open environment, which allowed everyone in the class to be vulnerable, open, accepting, and non judgmental. It was truly beautiful to find a virtual community in adulthood that shares such similar sentiments, which made the class even more special. Can’t wait to continue growing & learning with bharatnatyam & dance again. Cannot express my gratitude for Drasti & this class enough. She is an incredible teacher, whose passion is contagious (even through a screen!). Thank you for sharing your craft to others who share the same love for it.