Jayanthi Raman Dance

10/04/2026

*Enroll in Bharatha Natyam dance classes*: Meet Natyacharya Jayanthi Raman, Foremost Teacher and Choreographer of the authentic classical Kalakshetra bani (style) of Bharatha Natyam and her students at the OPEN HOUSE on Sat and Sun Oct 17th and 18th 5-7pm at the Hanuman Temple new location at Golden Road, Hillsboro OR

09/29/2026

Art and artists thrive on patronage of the audience... Thank u Omak PAC... Jayanthi Raman

09/29/2026

Enjoyed performing! Thank you 4RCC for your warmth and hospitality! Appreciative audience.

09/28/2026

OPEN HOUSE at NATYA DANCE ACADEMY! Bharatha Natyam Dance Classes
✨ Meet Guru Jayanthi Raman and students
✨ Experience the beauty of Bharatha Natyam
✨ Enroll in our Dance Classes!
October Sat 17 & Sun 18, 2026 (Sat & Sun) 5:00–7:00 PM
Jaya Hanuman Temple, Golden Road, Hillsboro, OR
For details and enrollment: [email protected]
Join Guru Natyacharya Jayanthi Raman and her students for a celebration of Bharatha Natyam! Experience dance demonstrations, Adavu steps, theory, and student performances, including a special presentation by senior students featuring Alarippu to Tillana. Come experience the joy of dance and begin your Bharatha Natyam journey with us!

09/22/2026

REGISTER EARLY!
Learn from acclaimed Bharatha Natyam exponent Dr. Jayanthi Raman, whose four decades of performance, teaching, choreography, and scholarship have inspired audiences and students across the United States. Renowned for her depth of knowledge, artistry, and authentic teaching, Dr. Raman offers a rare opportunity to study the theory and practice of Bharatha Natyam in an engaging and accessible learning environment.
Open to participants of all experience levels, this intensive 8-hour workshop, conducted over three days on Fri/Sat/Sun: 30th/31st October and 1st Nov, explores the depth and nuances of this classical dance tradition.
The workshop fee includes three books on Bharatha Natyam authored by Dr. Raman, providing valuable resources for continued study and practice beyond the classroom.
Wear dance class dress for the Saturday session to dance, bring notebooks to write down esp on Sunday. You can bring the three books on Sunday session to follow along as theory is focused.

09/21/2026

The Fall 2026 PNW Tour of JRDC - Jayanthi Raman Dance Company continues...

09/12/2026

Pacific NW Tour starts next week after Ganesha Chaturthi! Prayers to Lord Ganesha for a successful tour. More news of India tour to follow!
JRDC Dancers: Arpita, Varsha, Harini, Ashiri, Shakthi, and Krupa led by Natyacharya Dr. Jayanthi Raman.
Chehalem Cultural Center poster here....
Missing 'bhaiyas' and we will see them in India soon.

09/10/2026

Asked Google Gemini about my work in past years... It picked images and info from online sources! Knows a lot of info...

09/05/2026

Some events stay close to my heart long after completion!

Jayanthi Raman, a Portland-based master of classical Indian dance, visited the University of Oregon’s Museum of Natural and Cultural History on July 29. Raman was the fourth and final traditional artist to visit MNCH for Oregon Culture Nights, a month-long series highlighting this year’s Traditi...