Preetha Narayanan is a Bharatanatyam dancer, instructor, performer, and yoga teacher based in Austin, Texas. She trained in Bharatanatyam under Smt. Sowmya Kumaran at Nrithya Sangeeth and completed her Arangetram in 2013. What began as a childhood love for dance grew into years of teaching, performing, mentoring students, and helping bring productions to life. Over the years, Preetha has supported students as a substitute instructor and assistant manager, guiding them through foundational technique, choreography, rehearsals, performances, and stage preparation. She has also served as Dance Program Manager at Kalapriya Center for Indian Performing Arts, where she supported dance and yoga programming for children, teens, and adults.

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At Samspra Academy, Preetha is excited to create a class environment where students feel encouraged, supported, and inspired. Her Bharatanatyam classes focus on building strong technique, rhythm, expression, posture, confidence, and joy in movement. With a background in dance, yoga, wellness, and movement, she brings an approach that honors classical tradition while also helping students feel connected to their bodies and comfortable as they grow. Preetha is passionate about helping students develop discipline, creativity, stage presence, and a meaningful connection to Indian classical arts.