Studio was opened for students in 2003 when Irina Shivashankar -it's founder and director- came back from India after her MPA
course in Hyderabad Central University. For Irina and her students dance is the path of peace, harmony ,unity and the media
for Divine Love to reach the hearts of people. Carrying on the traditions of Padmabhushan Vempati Chinna Satyam's Kuchipudi
Art Academy studio maintains high standarts of beauty and purity of Kuchipudi style. Best students participate in festivals,
concerts, exibitions in Moscow as well as in other places of Russia and abroad.

It takes time and dedication to learn Indian classical dance. World of ancient art, it's philosophy and wisdom will help you to find your true Self. If you long for a real beauty and harmony in your life, you are very welcome to "Aarti" dance-studio.