Tanjore Dance, Music & Art Research Centre Public Trust is dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich tradition of Bharatanatyam.
We teach and celebrate Bharatanatyam in its authentic Tanjore Nritya Gharana style.
Our work is guided by the knowledge and experience of Guru Shri Ramesh Kubernath Tanjorkar and Guru Smt. Leela Ramesh Tanjorkar.
Together with Shri Rajesh R. Tanjorkar, Shri Ashish R. Tanjorkar, and the Tanjorkar family, we continue this artistic legacy.
Our vision is to make this timeless art accessible, inspiring, and meaningful for generations to come.
Ashish Ramesh Tanjorkar
Ashish Tanjorkar is a fifth-generation artist carrying forward a family tradition that has lived through generations.
His journey in Bharatanatyam began at a very young age, learning directly from his grandfather, the legendary Guru Kubernathji Tanjorkar.
His early lessons began with rhythm, movement and the traditional tattukalazhi, gradually leading him to Nattuvangam.
Over the years, this childhood learning grew into a deep passion for preserving and sharing the Tanjore tradition.
Today, Ashish continues to carry forward his grandfather’s dream through teaching, performing and nurturing the next generation of artists.
Bharatanatyam is more than an art form for Ashish, it is a part of his family and his life.
He comes from a family of renowned artists, with his father Guru Ramesh Tanjorkar and mother Guru Leela Ramesh Tanjorkar deeply rooted in the tradition.
His grandfather, the legendary Nattuvanar Guru Kubernathji Tanjorkar, played a defining role in shaping his journey.
His family traces its artistic roots back to Nattuvanar Appaswamy and Thanjavur Kanthimathiamma, pioneers who helped take Bharatanatyam beyond Tamil Nadu.
For Ashish, every performance is a way of honouring this remarkable legacy while keeping it alive for the future.
With an MBA, PGDBM and M.Com, Ashish chose to dedicate his life to the art that has been part of his family for generations.
His journey has taken Bharatanatyam across India and to countries including Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Romania, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Taiwan and Sri Lanka.
He has conducted performances, workshops and cultural programmes for students and art lovers across the world.
He has also represented India at international programmes and led a team of 20 artists for a Bharatanatyam tour in Sri Lanka.
Today, along with his wife Priya Tanjorkar, he continues to teach and nurture young dancers at Tanjore Nritya Shala in Vadodara, Gujarat.
Tanjore Dance Music & Art Research Centre
Tanjore Nritya Shala specializes in the Original Classical Tanjore Nritya Gharana of Bharatanatyam. Training follows the traditional Guru-Shishya Parampara (Gurukul system), with emphasis on rhythm, Abhinaya (expression), eye movements, music, Tala, and disciplined practice.
Yes. Classes are open to students of all ages and levels of experience, including beginners. Students are trained progressively, beginning with fundamental steps and rhythm development and advancing toward Abhinaya, choreography, and performance.
The class fee generally ranges from ₹1,000 to ₹2,999, depending on the student’s level and the duration of the course. For the exact fee applicable to a particular program, students can contact the institute directly.
The main branch of Tanjore Nritya Shala is located in Vadodara, Gujarat, at A/80 Adhar Society, Waghodia Road, Guru Shri Kubernath Tanjorkar Marg. The institute also has a branch in Silvassa, while some other branches are listed as under construction.
Yes. Providing students with opportunities to showcase their training is an important part of the institute’s approach. Students participate in annual functions, Bharatanatyam performances, Arangetral ceremonies, workshops, and cultural programs in India and abroad.
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