Naad Studios

Grateful to AIKYAM for inviting Naad Studios to be part of the vibrant Menifee Multicultural Festival!

Events like these beautifully bring communities together through culture, music, dance, food, and shared traditions. It was truly heartwarming to see families, children, artists, and local organizations celebrating the richness of diversity and heritage as one community.

Thank you for creating a platform that encourages cultural connection, inclusivity, and community spirit. We are proud to contribute through the art of dance and to share the beauty of Indian culture alongside so many wonderful traditions from around the world.

Looking forward to many more opportunities to celebrate unity through art and culture together! ✨

To all the incredible mothers who have been the backbone of Non-Stop Girls, we want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You’ve been there at every rehearsal, every costume change, every late-night run to find the perfect accessory. Your quiet sacrifices, your cheers from the wings, and your endless love have helped us shine on every stage. We couldn’t have done this journey without you—you are the heart of our success.

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Sana Arun, student of Naad Studios, was fortunate to be part of Enchantment—a beautifully crafted bioplay presented by the Indian Fine Arts Academy of San Diego.

Enchantment is a unique production that blends drama, music, and dance to trace the extraordinary journey of sitar maestro and Bharat Ratna awardee Pandit Ravi Shankar through four defining stages of his life. This immersive storytelling experience brings together multiple art forms to celebrate his legacy in a deeply evocative way.

The production was helmed by renowned artist Gowri Ramnarayan, who led the play’s direction, design, and overall vision under a JustUs Repertory production. The musical composition featured the works of Pandit Ravi Shankar himself, with powerful vocal contributions from Bombay Jayashri, Aditya Prakash, Vignesh Ishwar, and Chaitra Sairam, along with technical support by Sneha Sheejith.

The cast featured talented performers including Yohan Chacko, Aarabhi Veeraraghavan, and dancer Bhavya Kumaran, making it a rich collaborative effort across disciplines.

Presented on March 26 (Thursday), from 8:30–10:00 PM, the production was supported by organizations such as Creative West, reflecting its artistic significance and community impact.

For Sana Arun, being part of such a prestigious and meaningful production was truly a special milestone—an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to a performance that celebrates one of India’s greatest musical legends. Naad Studios celebrates her achievement and the enriching experience of being part of such an inspiring artistic journey.

Glimpses from Naad Studios’ segment of “Thakadimi Thakita”—a vibrant music and dance collaboration under the visionary direction of Sri Tiruvarur Vaidyanathan Sir, presented at the Indian Fine Arts Academy, San Diego’s 19th Annual Music & Dance Festival.

This production became a profoundly enriching journey for our dancers—an immersive experience that allowed them to delve into the legend, devotion, and timeless grandeur, beautifully brought to life through evocative compositions and deeply expressive choreography.

My heartfelt gratitude to Sri Shekar Viswanathan Ji and the Indian Fine Arts Academy for organizing such a prestigious platform and inviting Naad Studios. Sincere thanks to Sri T. Vaidyanathan Sir and Smt. Meenakshi Ganesan for their immense efforts in bringing this thematic and collaborative presentation to San Diego with such authenticity.

A special note of appreciation to the incredibly talented team of musicians and collaborators whose artistry elevated the entire production:
T. Vaidyanathan (Concept & Mridangam)
Meenakshi Ganesan (Dance Coordinator)
Suman Nayak, Neha Patel, and Aler Krishnan (Choreography & Nattuvangam for respective student presentations)
B. Raghavendra Rao (Violin)
Thiagarajan (Flute)
N. Guru Prasad (Ghatam)
N. Sundar (Tabla & Morsing)
Abilash Giri Prasad (Vocal)
Navneeth Gopinath (Mridangam Support).

Stunning captures by Selvarajan Thiyagarajan (SPhotos4You), Morgan Maiani and our wonderful Naad parents who beautifully preserved these moments.

Naad Dancers:
Sana Arun, Sreeranjitha Rallapalli, Rhea Sanvi Kothapally , Pranaya Somraj, Shree Pansara, Bhavithya Kaliraj

A Moment of Honor & Devotion Through Art !

On Thursday, 29th January 2026, Naad was deeply honored to be part of the photographic exhibition by the phenomenal dance photographer Doug McMinimy at the Museum Suite of the Museum of Photographic Arts, San Diego.
It was a true privilege to collaborate with Mr. McMinimy and bring Raas Leela to life through the stillness and power of photography.

If you’re in the San Diego area—or visiting between now and July 12—we warmly invite you to experience this beautiful exhibit.

Raas, also known as Raas Leela, traces its sacred origins to the era of Lord Krishna in Vrindavan. More than a dance, it is a divine expression of bhakti (devotion), prem (pure love), and cosmic harmony. As described in the Bhagavata Purana, Krishna danced with the Gopis beneath moonlit skies, where time itself dissolved into devotion.

In Raas, Krishna multiplies himself so each Gopi feels an intimate, personal connection—symbolizing the soul’s relationship with the Divine. The circular formation reflects the eternal cycle of life, with Krishna at the center as supreme consciousness. Musically rich and rhythmically vibrant, Raas weaves movement, clapping, footwork, and spiritual storytelling—evolving over centuries, yet always rooted in Krishna’s playful grace and divine love.

This presentation is choreographed by the Artistic Director of Naad Studios, Neha Patel, and performed with grace and devotion by her students:
Bhavithya Kaliraj
Rhea Sanvi Kothapally
Medha Lakshmi Aravind
Kavya Thenappan
Sana Arun
Ahana Paul

Grateful for the opportunity to share this timeless bridge between mythology, devotion, and performing arts. 🙏✨

As the calendar turns and a new rhythm begins,

Naad Studios offers a prayer to the world — may every step find balance, every heartbeat find harmony, and every soul find its own sacred rhythm.

May the coming year unfold like a timeless composition — where tradition breathes through innovation, where discipline blossoms into joy, and where art continues to unite hearts beyond boundaries.

With gratitude for the journeys shared and hope for the stories yet to be danced, sung, and lived,
we welcome the New Year with faith, grace, and devotion to the arts.

Wishing the world a harmonious, inspired, and luminous New Year!