Author: Ram Krishnamani Date: July 13, 2025
3M With Shantha – Mobile App Series 13
In this powerful episode, Shantha dives straight in with a question that’s on every dancer’s mind, “Ram, how does your Shall We Dance! app actually empower Bharatanatyam dancers and schools today?”
Ram answers with quiet conviction: “It’s more than an app—it’s a digital gurukulam.” He explains how the informational videos decode the rich theory, while instructional videos walk learners through adavus and jatis with precision. Shantha challenges him: “But can it match the depth of a classroom?”
“With respect to tradition,” Ram says, “it’s not here to replace the teacher—it’s here to amplify them.” He describes how teachers can assign lessons, parents can stay involved, and students can revisit learning anytime. Shantha reflects, “You’re not just building an app. You’re building an ecosystem for Performing Arts.”
Ram nods, “Exactly. It’s about access, accountability, and continuity.” As the conversation unfolds, it’s clear—this is where tradition meets technology, without compromise. Shantha smiles and signs off, “This isn’t just useful—it’s essential.”
🎧 Tune in to discover how one app is reshaping the way we learn, teach, and experience Bharatanatyam.
