Sanathana Natyalaya ®, Mangalore centre for classical dance is creating awareness of this art since 1984. Since 30 decades the institution has been teaching Bharathanatyam to hundreds of students and also shaping their life by inculcating Indian culture among them.
It was in 1984, a novel foundation for this institution was laid by late N.K. Sundar Acharya a prominent musician. With great passion for this art, a vision in mind, and strong commitment his daughter vidushi sharadamari Shekar (Dance guru, Sanathana Natyalaya) is leading this institution with the moral support of her husband Sri Chandrashekar K Shetty (Director, Sanathana Natyalaya) As the present generation started taking keen interest in this art forms the institute started expanding its branches across rural areas of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi like Karkala, Moodbidri, Yadapadvu, Kaikamba and Niddodi. Thus enabling rural children also to learn this art.
