JAGALI ARTSPACE
JAGALI ARTSPACE
The masters behind the movement — artists whose entire lives are devotion to craft, transmission, and the preservation of Parampara.
Since 2006, Jagali Artspace has been the custodian of India's most ancient performing arts. Our Gurus are not merely teachers — they are the living vessels of traditions stretching back centuries.
Each master carries an unbroken chain of transmission, from Guru to Shishya, ensuring that every mudra, every raga, every movement carries its full sacred weight.
The masters behind the movement — artists whose entire lives are devotion to craft.
Each Guru carries a lifetime of devotion, training, and the sacred responsibility of transmission.
Yakshagana
"I do not teach steps.
I transmit a universe."
Founder of Jagali Artspace and its driving creative force. Jeevitha designs programs that nurture holistic development through performing arts — from school productions to large-scale cultural events. Her guidance unites strategic vision with deep artistic insight.
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Bharatanatyam
"Every abhinaya is a prayer."
Renowned theatre practitioner, show director and choreographer. Holder of the Indian Book of Records, with 100+ stage productions and expertise in costume and prop design.
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Carnatic Vocal
"A raga is not music.
It is a living presence."
Artistic Director at Jagali Artspace. Directed 40+ productions managing creative teams of 50+ artists. Specialises in theatre direction, music, lighting, and LED visuals.
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Theatre
"The stage is the most
democratic space in the world."
Versatile choreographer specialising in Indian folk, filmy, and lyrical contemporary dance. Choreographed for schools, reality shows, and international stages — blending tradition with modern vision.
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Contemporary
"Movement is the language
the body always speaks first."
A boundary-dissolving force in contemporary movement arts. Raghuram bridges the world of hip-hop, Western contemporary, and classical Indian movement — creating a new language for a new generation of performers.
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The founding vision of Jagali Artspace — creative pedagogue and artistic force.
100+ productions. Indian Book of Records holder. Master of the theatrical spectacle.
Theatre, music, LED visuals and production design — building immersive experiences.
Folk, contemporary, and lyrical dance — blending traditions for every stage.
Western, hip-hop and contemporary — bringing a new movement language to Jagali.
Abhinavagupta's theory of aesthetic emotion forms the philosophical backbone of every Jagali production.
The foundation of all performance. Before a single step is taken, the artist must reach the place of absolute stillness — the Shanta rasa from which all other emotion arises and to which all must return.
Beauty as a spiritual discipline. The Sringara rasa governs love in all its forms — the longing of the devotee for the divine, the joy of union, the ache of separation. It is the highest rasa in the Jagali tradition.
The Vira rasa demands that the artist give everything — holding nothing in reserve, allowing the full weight of heroism and sacrifice to move through the body without flinching.
To feel another's sorrow is to perform the deepest art. Karuna does not ask the performer to pretend grief — it asks them to be present to it fully, so that the audience feels they are not alone.
The origin of all art. The Adbhuta rasa is the capacity for astonishment — the moment when the performer, in absolute mastery of form, forgets the form entirely and encounters the mystery again.
Jagali's Gurus carry the living tradition with an authenticity that is rare — each performance is not entertainment but transmission.
Studying under Guru Hegde changed not just how I perform Yakshagana — it changed how I see the world. The Parampara is alive here.
The scholarship and devotion at Jagali Artspace is unmatched. Their productions reflect a deep understanding of what classical art is for.
Whether you seek training, collaboration, or simply wish to be in the presence of the tradition — Jagali Artspace welcomes you.