Training the next generation of dancers to find their voice in the vocabulary of Bharathanatyam & Kuchipudi.

Laya Dance was founded in 2019 in India by the Artistic Director, Archana Raja. In an attempt to pass on what she has imbibed from her teachers to the next generation of dancers, it is Archana’s vision to teach the essence of Indian classical dance with utmost sincerity and passion for the artform.

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A seasoned performer herself, Archana Raja, comes from 20 years of experience in teaching and training students in Bharathanatyam. She holds a Master’s degree in Bharathanatyam. She has to her credit training over 100+ arangetram students in the institution, Sridevi Nrithyalaya, Chennai of different age groups. Apart from regularly conducting workshops, Archana now trains many youngsters & adults in the Bay Area. She is also well-versed in Abhinaya (story-telling aspect) and has conducted several workshops around the globe online.

Archana was chosen as one of the BIPOC artists from Santa Clara County in 2024 as a part of Push Dance Co.’s Base Residency for artists of color.