Anjali Nandanji, a Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam dancer and guru, shares her dance journey, from starting as a reluctant child to pioneering Bharatanatyam’s online presence. Founder of the Natyam Academy and onlinebharatanatyam.com, she continues to perform, teach, and train, addressing challenges in technique, student retention, and the complexities of Abhinaya. Her insights celebrate the resilience, discipline, and devotion required in classical dance.