Gurus

Guru: Smt Manjula Paramesh

Manjula Paramesh, founder of Sapthaswara Arts and Creations, Bangalore. She is a disciple of Smt. Vasantha Lakshmi( Adyar Kalakshetra, Chennai, India). She is the gifted artist with mastery over both dance and music. A perfectionist, self esteemed, philosopher, ambitious, an optimist with immense talent.

She is a dedicated teacher who is not just a teacher, but a guide, well wisher and a friend tothe students who come to her seeking proficiency in this enchanting art form.

Manjula Paramesh is not only a dancer, but also a renowned classical vocal and playback singer. her lilting voice has fetched her lot of fans all over the country.

Guru: Smt. Narmada

Guru Narmada, founder of Shatuntala Nruthyalaya( memory of her mom). She is a disciple ofGuru Kittappa Pillai (died in 1999 at the age of 86), direct descendant of the Tanjore Quartet (19th century), Tamil Nadu, south India.

Guru Narmada, herself a recipient of many prestigious state awards has encouraged her disciples to retain individuality and creative freedom within the classical guidelines.

Almost all successful artiste in Bangalore would have learnt dance from Guru Narmada at some point or the otherin their dancing career. Guru Narmada has been awarded 'Shantala Award' by the Governmaent of Karnataka.

The guru has also been honoured with karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy Award, The Best Teachers Award from Music Academy, Madras, Karnataka rajyotsava Award and the Bestow Award from Karnataka cultural Association, California to the field of dance and on completing 25 years of herdance institution.