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Pranavam School of Dance is one of the leading institutions in New Jersey for Bharathanatyam and Bollywood dance. We are a family-friendly studio that truly cares about our students. 



ABOUT PRANAVAM SCHOOL OF DANCE

Celebrate an ancient culture through the beauty of dance. 

Pranavam School of Dance was established to celebrate, teach and preserve two of India’s most beautiful dance styles, Bharatanatyam and Bollywood dance, here in New Jersey. 

The word Pranavam derives from the Sanskrit word “Om”. In Hinduism, Om is the basis of all creation and the building blocks of the universe. It has come to be perceived as a significant title all across the world. Here at Pranavam, we use this belief to build natural, artistic, versatile, and creative qualities in every student.

We welcome children, teens and adults who want to express themselves through dance and also look forward to age-appropriate performance opportunities. 

Classes are available at our Piscataway, Monroe, Princeton Junction, Robbinsville, and Princeton locations. Join us to discover the magic of dance, build your skills, make new friends and get to know our wonderful teachers.

Dance Is the Hidden Language of the Soul

OUR VISION

To make dance accessible to everyone through the joy of story telling by means of dance that would make the journey of learning dance fun and a lifechanging experience.

Bharathanatyam Dance School
OUR MISSION

Pranavam’s Mission is to train our students to become professional dancers and individuals par excellence.  At Pranavam School Of Dance, ‘Passion’ is the essence- of teaching, of learning and of evolving. We dance gracefully through the art and in the process better ourselves each day – as student and teacher. We embrace dearly our Core value

Mission
OUR CORE VALUES
  1. Passion – Every student learns to unlock their passion which helps them understand the morals taught by the dance as well as express them better to the audience. 
  2. Innovation – Through the process of learning dance, students create their own set of values and learn innovative life skills.
  3. Quality – Dance is built on technique. At Pranavam, we believe in first mastering the basic techniques so that students are never frustrated while learning difficult choreographies. 
  4. Dedication – By teaching our students how to stay dedicated, not only do we help them with their dance journey but also with other difficult obstacles they will face in life. 
  5. Teamwork – At Pranavam, we are one family. We teach our students the importance of teamwork because together we are stronger. 
  6. Opportunity –  We believe every student should have an equal opportunity to learn dance. This is why our dedicated team of instructors makes sure that each student receives exactly what they need. We also ensure that each student gets an opportunity to be visible during every performance. 
  7. Individuality – Each student will have a unique journey through dance. This is why we provide students with the building blocks and initial push, but also give them the room to grow independently. 
  8. Excellence – At Pranavam School of Dance, we believe that true excellence can only be achieved by keeping all of these core values in mind. For this reason, we ensure that these values are ingrained in each of our students. Excellence is not achieved by winning some prize but rather through the effort you put before each performance.
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OUR DIRECTOR

Bharathanatyam Dance School

Pranaya Sheela Akula

Pranavam School of Dance was founded by Pranaya Sheela Akula, with a vision of mastering dance education and providing exposure to different dance forms through instruction, patience, and care.