Bharatanatyam School
Trivandrum
Nurturing Artists. Preserving Tradition
About
“We are not merely teaching steps — we are entrusting a legacy.”
Kalā Pātashāla is a Bharatanatyam school in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), Kerala. Bharatanatyam is one of the oldest classical dance traditions of India — a sacred confluence of movement, music, devotion, and storytelling. At Kalā Pātashāla, we see ourselves as torchbearers: guardians of this living heritage, dedicated to passing it forward with full integrity under the guidance of professional performers Uma Govind and Vidhun Kumar.
The Gurus
Disciple of Guru Smt. V. Mydhili
Uma is renowned for her exceptional abhinaya skills as well as ability to inspire and teach students of all ages.
Physical classes at: Pulimoodu branch
View profileDisciple of Guru Smt. V. Mydhili
Physical classes at: Chanthavila branch
View profileOur belief
Art should be learned for its own sake — as a journey of self-exploration, not as something to measure against others. That is why Kalā Pātashāla does not encourage or take part in dance competitions.
This school is for students who deeply yearn to learn. It offers access to guru parampara — in a gentle, welcoming space, free of tension, where the art can be imbibed without compulsion.
This is what their own teachers gave them, and what shaped them as professional dancers. It is the same gift they hope to pass on to the next generation.
Services
Open to interested students from age 6 up to 50. The gurus teach every class themselves — and because they are active performers, slots are limited and only a select number of students are taken.
For students who have learned the art form and wish to present their debut — the school undertakes Arangetram with the care and ceremony this milestone deserves.
Invitations are welcomed for private cultural programmes. The gurus perform themselves, and also send their top students to such venues.
Find Us
Trivandrum
Srishti Shala, Kala Patashala School of Arts, opposite to Sathyam Traders, P.O, Kattaikonam, Chanthavila, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695584
Convenient for residents around Technopark, Chanthavila, Kazhakoottam, etc.
Vidhun Kumar
Trivandrum
1 MBRRA, Near Chinmaya School back gate, Pulimoodu, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695001
Accessible to students in city center
Uma Govind
* Timings subject to change. Please enquire to confirm current schedules.
Get in Touch
We welcome enquiries from students of all ages. Our team will get back to you to discuss the best fit — center, batch, and learning path.
Location
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Pulimoodu · Chanthavila
Phone
+91 9495901656
Message a guru on WhatsApp to enquire about classes.
Classes are conducted in-person at both centers and online by arrangement. Individual lessons are selective — please mention your interest in your enquiry.