Rooted in Tradition,
Rising with Grace
Immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Indian classical dance, music & theatre with NANDA Performing Arts, Dubai.
About NANDA
NANDA Performing Arts Centre
Dubai-based NANDA is a dream project of Guru Iswarya Bharadwaj to celebrate Indian classical performing arts, music & theatre across the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Launched in 2017, NANDA has trained over 250 students of varied races and ages.
NANDA primarily focuses on creating awareness, teaching, performing, collaborating and choreographing Indian classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam, Semi-Classical, Folk, Carnatic vocals, traditional Theatre & Yoga.
In addition to cultural & community events, NANDA has performed in various business events like Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), for dignitaries like UAE’s Former Minister of State HH Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi, collaborated with Indian musical maestro A R Rahman and supported with artists to Indian International Film Awards (IIFA).
NANDA Mission
To inspire individuals of all ages to embrace the beauty of Indian classical dance, music & theatre while fostering discipline, creativity, and cultural pride.
NANDA Vision
To be a hub for Indian classical arts in the UAE & wider Gulf region, uniting tradition with innovation.
NANDA Journey
Guru. Iswarya Bharadwaj’s Profile
Guru Iswarya Bharadwaj is a young Mother, an Automotive Engineer from the prestigious Heriot Watt University, ex-Aviation Engineer at Safran, ex-Teacher at globally renowned GEMS and an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and teacher with over twenty five years of practical experience in Indian classical dance forms such as Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Mohiniyattam & Folklore.
She started dancing at the age of 5 under the guidance of Guru. Sashi Kottakkal, and mastered the art as a humble disciple of Guru. Shri Prem Menon. Guru. Iswarya is a recipient of over 50 awards & titles including the prestigious Kalathilakam, Nritya Chaitanya, Indian Women Awards, Jaya TV’s Thaka Dhimi Tha & Dubai Dance Cup.
Traveled to 10+ countries & performed in 300+ stages/events
The UK Parliament, HSBC HQ, Ernst & Young HQ and Bhaktivedanta Manor
The Brooklyn Art Museum, Orlando School of Arts and The Arts Foundation of Miami
Expo2020, Global Village, ICC Cricket World Cup, AIM Conference and Indian Raga
Narada Gana Sabha, Mylapore Fine Arts, Krishna Gana Sabha, Naalathe Trichy and ISKCON Ujjain
She founded NANDA Performing Arts Centre in Dubai, UAE with a vision to create a global platform for Indian classical arts (dance, music & theatre) while preserving their authenticity.
She aims to counsel interested youngsters and their parents to pursue further education and career in relevant fine arts institutions across the world and inspire them in believing that they too can make their passions their professions.
Guru. Iswarya is also a Partner in GateWay ME, a business focused on helping global companies penetrate the Middle Eastern market and DXNative, a creative agency helping businesses tap the full potential of the convergence of UX, CX & DX.
ISWARYA Journey
NANDA Faculties
Guru
Gayathri Shivakumar
Bharatanatyam
Guru
Lakshmi
Carnatic Vocals
Iswarya
Bharadwaj
Bharatanatyam
Guru
Naveen Bharadwaj
Yoga & Corporate Wellness
Good Words
Our Offerings
At NANDA, we offer structured programs designed for students of all ages and skill levels at our Centre and at external Schools; choreograph & perform classical & semi-classical arts with our group at various events; manage your cultural events end to end from planning & logistics to artists & performance management; and run corporate wellness workshops to reduce stress, boost productivity & enable bonding with the power of arts & culture.
Events & Performances
June 21, 2025
NARI SHAKTI Dubai
Celebrate the timeliness power of women through mesmerizing performances by our artists & students during our annual recital on June 21st at Kent College Dubai.
June 29, 2025
Bal Kirtan Mela Dubai
A special highlight performance by NANDA artists to the tunes of renowned spiritual musician Swaroop Damodardas.
July & August 2025
Carnatic ABC Workshop Dubai
A program by NANDA to build musical & cognitive development in Children led by celebrated firmware awardee Karthika Vaidyanathan.
August 2, 2025
Nritya Archana Seva Guruvayur
Over 10 NANDA artists will travel to Guruvayur in Kerala, India, to make their spiritual dance offering to Lord Guruvaryurrappan.
May 2025
Dubai Dance Cup
Celebrate the timeliness power of women through mesmerizing performances by our artists & students during our annual recital on June 21st at Kent College Dubai.
May 31, 2025
Rhythm Chaitanyam Dubai
A special highlight performance by NANDA artists to the tunes of renowned spiritual musician Swaroop Damodardas.
2024
Nanda Gokula 2024
A grand celebration of Lord Krishna’s life through Bharatanatyam performances.
2024
Navarasa Workshop
An immersive workshop exploring the nine emotions in Indian classical dance.