About Us
At SMDS, we believe in nurturing every child’s unique talent — be it in dance, music, martial arts, or fine arts. Our journey is rooted in heritage, discipline, and creativity.
What we do
We offer hundreds of creative and arts courses.
From the grace of classical dance to the power of martial arts, and from soothing melodies to expressive brush strokes — SMDS is a vibrant learning space for children, teens, and adults. Our carefully designed programs foster discipline, creativity, and cultural appreciation across various art forms.
Vision
To empower students of all ages through traditional Indian arts and modern creative skills — nurturing confidence, discipline, and joy.
Mission
To make classical and creative education accessible and enjoyable through structured programs, guided by expert mentors.
Fit Your Schedule
With flexible batch timings and both online & offline classes, we make it easy for learners to pursue their passion without compromise.
Founder
Guru Matha
Mrs. Prasanna Sharma, the younger daughter of Smt. Nagavenamma and Sri Mahadeva Adiga, began her training in Bharatanatyam and Carnatic classical music in Hassan at the age of 4 under the guidance of Guru Smt. Alamelu. She also learned the Bhagavad Gita shlokas from her father.
Choosing her passion as her profession, Mrs. Prasanna Sharma, with the blessings of her Gurus, started teaching dance in 1975. With lakhs of students trained under her guidance, she went on to establish an institution named Sharma’s Madhuri Nritya Kalamandira in Bengaluru in 2003.
For nearly 22 years, the institution has been dedicated to the service of art, nurturing lakhs of students, and expanding with several branches across Bengaluru. The institution also has hundreds of skilled teachers who have been serving with devotion for many years.
Guru Gajendra Sharma
Guru Gajendra Sharma, the visionary behind Sharma’s Madhuri Dance Studio, is a revered Bharatanatyam exponent, choreographer, and mentor with decades of dedication to the classical arts. Rooted in tradition and guided by spiritual discipline, his teaching philosophy blends authentic technique with expressive storytelling, making Bharatanatyam both meaningful and accessible to modern learners.
Trained under eminent gurus and deeply influenced by temple traditions, Guru Gajendra Sharma has performed and choreographed on over 2,000 stages, earning acclaim for his powerful abhinaya, rhythmic precision, and commitment to the purity of the form.
His legacy is reflected in the 108,320+ students who have passed through his tutelage and the 343 students who received free education under his guidance. With a heart for service and a vision to spread cultural literacy, he continues to inspire thousands—turning classrooms into sanctuaries of tradition, passion, and transformation.
Guru Madhuri Sharma
Guru Madhuri Sharma, the soul behind Sharma’s Madhuri Dance Studio, is a revered Bharatanatyam exponent, choreographer, and mentor with decades of dedication to the classical arts. Rooted in tradition and guided by spiritual discipline, his teaching philosophy blends authentic technique with expressive storytelling, making Bharatanatyam both meaningful and accessible to modern learners.
Trained under eminent gurus and deeply influenced by temple traditions, Guru Madhuri Sharma has performed and choreographed on over 2,000 stages, earning acclaim for his powerful abhinaya, rhythmic precision, and commitment to the purity of the form.