Prayukti Arts

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Finding the art in your heart Prayukti was founded in 2017 by Nitya Narasimhan, who serves as our artistic director. Now, we want to expand our arts community!

Named for a Sanskrit concept meaning “motive” or “consequence”, The mission of Prayukti Arts was created to nurture an intentional community for the arts across the Bay Area through Indian classical dance classes and performances, and movement-based community events. With our vantage point in South Asian art traditions, and our base in the dynamic Bay Area, we are uniquely poised to build an extended cultural and artistic community. Our programs invite artists of diverse backgrounds and art-enthusiasts– from anywhere in the world– to engage with and create art that interfaces thoughtfully with South Asian arts. You bring your art, and we’ll bring resources, community, and open arms.

10/05/2026

Excited to welcome everyone to Prayukti Arts production rIti, Conversations through dance

Using the Bharatanatyam idiom, the evening explores the ways we speak and the subtle ways we communicate without words. The work is an investigation of the self through the intricacies of conversation - exploring how relationships, age and emotional landscape color the way we connect with each other and the world around us.

Join us for an evening where dance captures the mundane moments where words fail.

Tickets available through our website (linked in bio)

09/26/2026

A beautiful evening of poetry in words, dance, and thought. To watch Shweta Prachande is always watching poetry in motion but to get to experience her art in such a beautiful, intimate setting was nothing short of magical. The kind of evening that reminded us that poetry does not always need a verbal language - it exists in silence, memory and breath too.

What made it even more special was the generosity and warmth of everyone who came together to support this effort. Thank you so much to all our donors for your kindness and for believing in the work we are trying to support.

A huge thank you to naan_kavi and for opening up their beautiful home and making this evening possible. Your generosity created the space for all of us to gather, connect, and experience this beautiful evening together.

Thank you Art by Hari N Iyer for capturing these beautiful moments and for joining us. We love to keep challenging you :)

Grateful to these wonderful people and the past week — Neha Venkatesh Nivedha Ramalingam Priyanka Chary Poornima Murali ❤️

09/25/2026

Inviting folks to an evening of dance and poetry with Shweta Prachande in the Bay Area

Friday, September 25th
6-8pm
Saratoga, CA (address provided upon rsvp)

This evening is a fundraiser for the Art on Wheels project supporting art education for children in rural India.. We are trying to raise enough funds to support one village through a year of programming.

The program is hosted in an intimate setting with a few seats left. RSVP early and donate as much as you are comfortable to help us reach our goal.

https://forms.gle/wkJqsR3F6baz69KU9

08/25/2026

FOCUS DANCE with Smt. Shweta Prachande

Prayukti Arts is thrilled to present a week of immersive Bharatanatyam training through FOCUS DANCE, a specialized educational series with the renowned bharatanatyam artist Smt. Shweta Prachande.

Participants will engage in intense training through three distinct sessions, each designed to refine and elevate their overall Bharatanatyam practice.

While the goal of our workshop series is to help students find nuances and technique that can be applied across their dancing, specific compositions will be taught in each session and practice audio and videos (of workshop) will be provided.

📍 VARNAM
(Advanced Level - Application basis only)
📅 September 28 - October 1
⏰ 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
🔹Maathe Kamas Varnam

📍 WEEKEND INTENSIVE : Nritta & Abhinaya
(Intermediate - Advanced Level) 
📅 September 25-27 ⏰ 8AM-11:00AM
🔹 Nritta (Om Sharavana Bhava)  📅 September 26,27
⏰ 12:30PM-3:00PM 🔹 Abhinaya (Idai Vida)

📍 ABHINAYA
(Kids and All levels)
📅 September 26, 27
⏰ 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
🔹 Abhinaya : Surdas Bhajan

📌 Limited spots available! Secure your place early to avoid missing out.

📩 Email [email protected] for all details.

For pricing, details, and registration :
https://forms.gle/9HBcsc4oDFqvRWSz8

08/17/2026

Only one week to go!

If you were at IDIA this weekend and witnessed Naada Shyaama, you know that this is going to be special.. If not, you still get a chance to attend this masterclass and learn from Meenakshi Srinivasan. An artist we deeply admire and an opportunity to peep “Inside the Dance” under her guidance and through her lens.

August 21, 22, 23
Sessions include both Nritta and Abhinaya compositions
Intermediate-Advance dancers (post arangetram)
You can attend both or choose to attend one session

Prayukti Arts
Sunnyvale, CA (In person only)

Limited spots available

Timings, Registration and Other details available on our website / QR scan / Link through the stories

07/17/2026

Thrilled and excited to bring to you this special masterclass under our Humans of the Art series with Smt Meenakshi Srinivasan. An artist we deeply admire and an opportunity to peep “Inside the Dance” under her guidance and through her lens.

August 21, 22, 23
Sessions include both Nritta and Abhinaya compositions
Intermediate-Advance dancers (post arangetram)
Prayukti Arts
Sunnyvale, CA
(In person only)
Limited spots available

Timings, Registration and Other details available on our website / QR scan / Link through the stories

06/21/2026

Congrats Shruti Padamata ✨

A huge shoutout and thank you for the ensemble that supported her both on and off stage Rohith Bhat Uppoor Vinay Nagarajan Rakesh Dath 🌱 We are so grateful to you all. You simply lit up the auditorium and filled everyone’s hearts with your music.

Grateful to our chief guests Surabhi Bharadwaj and Meenakshi Ganesan for your presence, encouragement and kind words

Our MC Ranya Cha for carrying the evening in her unique style

Lastly a big shoutout to all the Prayukti volunteers for being a huge pillar of help to Shruti as she geared up for her big day

Keep dancing Shruti. Continue with the same sincerity and dedication

06/18/2026

In a month, we get ready to welcome our little campers for a very uniquely crafted summer experience.. Through stories, reflections, dance and music, children will learn about our different goddesses, while cultivating and embracing the goddess within themselves. A really fun way to learn about our rich culture, while also exploring how it fits into our everyday life.

Spots are mostly full but we are able to accommodate 2 more kids. DM for registration details :)

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Sunnyvale, CA

Website

http://www.prayuktiarts.org/

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