Darpana Academy of Performing Arts

About

Founded by Mrinalini Sarabhai and now led by her daughter Mallika Sarabhai, Darpana is a hub for using art as a tool for social change. It is not just a dance school but a center for "Performance Activism." Specialty: They specialize in Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, and Contemporary Dance. Darpana is unique because it combines classical training with modern theater, puppetry, and folk forms to tell contemporary stories. They also run the Darpana Conservatoire for those looking to become professional performers.