Bharatha Darshana (School of Indian Classical Dance & Music)

Biography

Bharatha Darshana stands as a distinguished academy for Bharatanatyam, classical music, and mridangam, guided by Artistic Director Guru Mrs. Soujanya Madhusudan and supported by the music and percussion expertise of Guru Mr. Madhusudan Rao. With locations in Cumming, Georgia and Houston, Texas, and students training online worldwide, the institution maintains a broad artistic footprint.
It has showcased its work internationally—including performances at the Paralympics in Paris, France and the 2nd World Dance Festival in Athens, Greece. Its students have received distinguished national & international honors, including YoungArts Scholars and Overture Award winners.
This legacy of excellence continues the vision established by the founder and Soujanya’s Mother in law, Late Guru Mrs. Nagamani Srinivasa Rao.
Bharatha Darshana is honored to collaborate and present this performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

About the Dance

In this elegant choreography by Guru Soujanya Madhusudan, what begins as a simple children’s game transforms into a magical journey. When their ball goes missing, the children lift one another’s spirits through the story of Rama—Seeta’s capture, Rama and Hanuman’s quest, and the defeat of Ravana. Drawn into the tale, they dance each moment with delicate, rhythmic expression. The piece culminates in a Diwali celebration, with Diyas or lamps and joy symbolizing the eternal triumph of light over darkness. The choreography is set to Reena Esmail’s luminous composition for “Ram tori maya,” brought to life by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.