Abhinaya School of Dance (ASD) is Michigan's premier Bharatanatyam institution. Abhinaya is run by Mrs. Dhanya K Rao, more known as Vani. Established in Michigan in March of 2004, Abhinaya School is devoted to impart training exclusively in Bharatanatyam. The course is designed to suit all levels from Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced, in a child- friendly, stress- free atmosphere. They are given the opportunity to showcase their accomplishments through performances to variety of audience and have received acclaims for the same.
Abhinaya School of Dance is a recognized Certified center in Michigan for providing Certificate course, Diploma, Associate Degree and BA Degree in Bharatanatyam.
The school is affiliated with Alagappa Performing Arts Academy, a sister concern of Alagappa University, Chennai , India.
The students of Abhinaya have performed at various events in and around Metro Detroit.
The students actively participate in events organized by community groups and fund raisers.
In 2011, Abhinaya school was honored to become empanelled artists with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.
In 2014, Vani was honored by miindia.com for her contribution in the field of art in Metro Detroit.
In 2016 Vani was honored to be awarded the Michigan professional award for women. This is a recognition by the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit given to first generation immigrants who are making a difference in their ethnic community in America.
The Detroit telugu Association, The Assam Association of Michigan, The kerala Club and Pampa Kannada Koota have all recognized Vani in her contribution to the Arts in the community.
ASD started with 4 students and now has more than 200 students to its name.
Abhinaya School of Dance is a recognized Certified center in Michigan for providing Certificate course, Diploma, Associate Degree and BA Degree in Bharatanatyam.
The school is affiliated with Alagappa Performing Arts Academy, a sister concern of Alagappa University, Chennai , India.
The students of Abhinaya have performed at various events in and around Metro Detroit.
The students actively participate in events organized by community groups and fund raisers.
In 2011, Abhinaya school was honored to become empanelled artists with the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit.
In 2014, Vani was honored by miindia.com for her contribution in the field of art in Metro Detroit.
In 2016 Vani was honored to be awarded the Michigan professional award for women. This is a recognition by the International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit given to first generation immigrants who are making a difference in their ethnic community in America.
The Detroit telugu Association, The Assam Association of Michigan, The kerala Club and Pampa Kannada Koota have all recognized Vani in her contribution to the Arts in the community.
ASD started with 4 students and now has more than 200 students to its name.