About Padamudra
Bharatanatyam's repertoire includes a range of rhythmic and expressive compositions, known as "adavus" and "abhinaya" respectively. Adavus involve complex sequences of steps, while abhinaya focuses on storytelling through facial expressions, hand gestures (mudras), and body movements.
Catering to aspiring dancers as young as five, Padamudra provides a nurturing and structured learning environment where students not only develop exceptional skills but also cultivate a deep appreciation for the art form's cultural and historical significance. The academy's experienced faculty combines traditional pedagogy with modern teaching techniques to impart a comprehensive understanding of Bharatanatyam.
Established in 2015 by Radhika Biju, with a decade of dedication to the art of Bharatanatyam, Padamudra Dance Academy stands as a testament to its unwavering commitment to the cultural heritage of India and its mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of accomplished dancers.
Courses & Exams
Courses offered
- - Body warming exercises
- - All Adavus in trikalas
- - Margam items
- - Other keertanams and Kritis
Exams
- - Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board
- - Junior, Senior, Vidwath Purva and Vidwath Anthima
About Radhika Biju
Radhika is one of the leading trainers for Bharatanatyam in East Bangalore. Her initial training in Bharatanatyam took place at the age of 5 years under Guru Hemalatha Prakash (Director, Srutilaya, Bangalore). Further, she received training from Guru Meera Vishwanath (Director, Sri Ganesh Natya Mandir, Bangalore) and completed Junior Exam in Bharathanatyam when she was 12.
Radhika is not only born to dance, but has established her credentials through sheer hard work and dedication. At the age of 14, she joined Guru Smt Neela Jayaraman (Director, Nrityalaya, Bangalore) and completed her Vidwath and Arrangettram within a year.
Radhika trained more than 200 students. Radhika is also a very motivating and encouraging passionate dancer and teacher. Radhika's dance is marked with clarity, graceful intricacies, eloquent expressions, and precision evoking the Rasa with its full luster and essence. She is also a “B” grade artist of Doordarshan. She had performed at various prestigious venues like Thillai Nataraja Temple, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, Guruvayoor, Kerala, Mookambika Temple, Kollur , Nrithanrithyathi (Bhilai), Karur Natyanjali , Mylapore Kapaaleeswara temple, Hosur Natyanjali, Kodungallur Navarathri utsav Kerala Sri Poornathrayeesa temple Thrippunithura and also in Sai Nrithyothsava episode118 and performed for many cultural occasions in Bangalore from beginning of her career.She has even received 'Nritya Vilasini' title from Nrithanrityathi Bhilai.
Even though Radhika was giving training to her students for a very long time, the institution was not named hence “Padamudra – School for traditional Bharatanatyam” was born in the year 2015 to make an identity. Radhika also attended as Judge at various Bharatnatyam examinations and competitions. She also enables her students to attend the Junior / Senior / Vidwat exam conducted by Karnataka Govt. In the short span , she has also enabled seven of her students to do their arrangetram (solo debut performances).
She also has got an opportunity to act in small roles in 3 malayalam movies directed by V. K. Prakash and Jay k and also in a Hindi webseries in Amazon prime ' Half pants Full pants' directed by V K Prakash, a Malayalam musical album Thanichonnu Kanaan sung by K J Yesudas and Directed by Anish Nair. She has also completed her masters in Bharathanatyam from Kalai Kaveri University,Tamilnadu.
