
Raanaa International School of Indian Classical Dance, Music & Yoga
✦ Bharatanatyam · Mohiniyattam · Kuchipudi · Carnatic Music · Yoga ✦
✦ Member of the International Dance Council -CID ✦
Raniya Raanaa
Rooted in over 20 years of dedication to the classical arts, Raniya Raanaa brings authentic Indian classical dance and traditional arts to students across 20+ countries.
20+
Years Experience
20+
Countries Reached
300+
Students
Raanaa International School of Indian Classical Dance, Music & Yoga
Online Classical Training
✦ Bharatanatyam · Mohiniyattam · Kuchipudi · Carnatic Music · Yoga ✦
✦ Member of the International Dance Council -CID ✦
Join students across 20+ countries in pursuing their passion for Indian Classical Arts and performance. Internationally certified UNESCO-CID programmes are offered for dance courses.

20+
Years of Mastery
The Founder
A Life Devoted to Classical Arts
Raniya Raanaa is an Indian actress, Indian classical dancer, educator, social worker, and philanthropist, and a proud Member of the International Dance Council (CID), UNESCO. She began her dance journey at the age of four and has dedicated more than two decades to the study, performance, and teaching of Indian classical arts.
As the Founder and Artistic Director of Raanaa International School of Indian Classical Dance, Music & Yoga (RRWD), she has built a global community connecting students across 20+ countries with the living tradition of Indian classical dance.
- UNESCO-CID Member — International Dance Council, Paris
- B.A. & M.A. in Dance (Bharatanatyam) — Kerala Kalamandalam alumna
- Female lead — blockbuster Malayalam film Prince and Family
- International performer — USA, Australia, UAE & global stage tours
The Vision Behind Raanaa
Our School
The World of Indian Classical Arts
Raanaa envisions a global platform for authentic Indian classical art education, blending tradition with structured learning, artistic expression, and modern accessibility. We nurture confident, disciplined, and knowledgeable dancers while encouraging individual artistic identity and continuous growth.
Our Courses
Choose Your Path
Bharatanatyam
All Levels
Mohiniyattam
All Levels
Kuchipudi
All Levels
Carnatic Music
All Levels
Yoga
All Levels
Student Stories

Australian Parliament

Julian & Johhana — USA
International Certification of Dance Studies
Geetha
India
Nandhini
USA • 2026
Nandhini
USA • 2023
Aathira
UAE
Aathira
UAE
Shamili
India
Jyothi
India
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Tap the “Enquire” button on our website and fill in the required details in the application form. Once submitted, you will be directed to the official administrative WhatsApp number of Raanaa International School. Our team will respond within 24 hours, between our administrative hours of 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM IST.
All our trainers are highly qualified postgraduate artists in Indian classical arts, holding postgraduate degrees from reputed universities and bringing strong artistic and teaching backgrounds. Each session is supported by two professional trainers—one leading the class while the other closely monitors the session, observes each student’s progress, and provides individual feedback and corrections, ensuring personalised attention for every student.
No. There is no age limit to join our classes. We welcome learners from age 4 to 60+, with programmes ranging from Pre-Bharatanatyam and Pre-Carnatic Music to Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. The appropriate level is determined based on each student’s age, prior experience, ability, potential, and learning pace, ensuring a structured syllabus suited to their individual artistic journey.
Our online classes are conducted through Google Meet. The scheduled Google Meet link, along with the class timings and other details, will be shared with students one day in advance.
No prior experience is needed for our Foundation level courses. All you need is passion, commitment, and the willingness to practise regularly. We assess each student individually and place them in the most suitable batch.
Classes are scheduled between 6:00 AM and 9:30 PM IST, with weekday and weekend batches available. As we welcome students from around the world, you can choose an available batch that best suits your country and time zone. To ensure personalised attention and effective learning, each batch is limited to a maximum of 1–4 students.
Arangetram is based on each student’s individual level, progress, preparation, and readiness. As per our structured syllabus, students begin learning the Bharatanatyam repertoire by Level 3. However, the decision to proceed with Arangetram is made only when the student is physically, artistically, and mentally prepared, in consultation with the student and their family. We believe every student’s journey is unique, and we guide them towards their Arangetram when they are truly ready to take the stage.
The International Certification of Dance Studies is offered according to each student’s level, progress, and readiness. Our structured programme consists of 150 hours per level, with Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 progressing through different stages of the syllabus. Certification is not mandatory for every student. Students join Raanaa with different goals—whether for certification, performance, personal growth, well-being, or simply their passion for classical dance. Based on their individual journey and readiness, we guide students towards the appropriate certification level.
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