Laya Bhava Dance Academy

Laya Bhava Dance Academy Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bharathanatyam, Indian Classical Dance based in Canada. We have locations in Markham, Scarborough and Toronto.

Professional Bharatanatyam Training Program:
Highest level of arts training in Canada (inperson training) which is of the highest calibre in Canada and well recognized for training artists that become highly regarded professionally. Our training program prepares emerging artists for a professional career and to play an important role in the arts world. Laya Bhava Dance Academy is a school of Bhara

thanatyam, Indian Classical Dance. It was established in 1986 by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran. Our school trains students to learn this Indian classical dance and perform as well. Students from the age of 5 to 35 continue to learn dance. Our school provides yearly examinations for all students. We have two textbooks written by our artistic director, Mrs.Kirupanithy Ratneswaran which we use to teach dance and theory. Many students from other schools use these books for exams as well. In addition, we conduct arangetrams for all graduating students. Students continuing their education in dance are taught nattuvangam and the opportunity to learn in special workshops. Many graduates from our school go on further to become dance teachers, performers and even have their own schools. Recreational Program:
ADULT DANCE CLASSES
This class is for the adults looking to learn dance. You are never too old to learn to dance. Adults aged 20+ get to learn dance and prevent osteoporosis by exercising. Good health and exercise are taught in these classes. These classes are fun and educational. Adult students are also given performance opportunities.

06/08/2026

In case you missed it, LBDA got the amazing opportunity to perform at the Asian Heritage Culture Festival!

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Friday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10-3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2-4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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06/07/2026

This week LBDA got the opportunity to perform at the Asian Heritage Culture Festival. Thank you to for this amazing opportunity

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Friday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10-3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2-4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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06/03/2026
06/02/2026

This week LBDA got the opportunity to perform at the Asian Heritage Culture Festival. Thank you to for this amazing opportunity

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Tuesday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Friday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10-3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2-4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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06/01/2026

This week LBDA got the opportunity to perform at the Asian
Heritage Culture Festival. Thank you to for this amazing opportunity

✨ Want to dance with us? ✨

👧🧒 Admission for ages 5 and above

📅 Monday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Tuesday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Yonge & Sheppard (Hullmark Centre)

📅 Wednesday
⏰ 5:30-7:30 PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Friday
⏰ 6-8 PM
📍 Advent Lutheran Church (DonMills & Sheppard)

📅 Saturday
⏰ 10-3PM
📍 68 Apollo Rd

📅 Sunday
⏰ 2-4PM
📍 McGregor Park Community Center (Kennedy & Lawrence)

Learn from Artistic Director, Kirupa Ratneswaran

📞 647-802-3498

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05/27/2026

Previous week's performance video

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68 Apollo Road
Markham, ON
L3S4H1

Telephone

6478023498

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