MORE THAN JUST A DANCE CLASS
Choosing the right activity can feel surprisingly difficult—whether you’re a family looking to support a child’s growth, an adult returning to a loved passion, or someone trying it for the first time. Exploring sports, music, dance, and more often starts with the best intentions, but can quickly lead to packed schedules, rising costs, or commitment hesitations— leaving little room for balance, connection, and enjoyment.
At Shree Academy, students and families find clarity in a single, thoughtfully designed program that delivers multiple benefits. Our training combines physical conditioning, disciplined skill-building, and meaningful artistic expression within a supportive community. Our students build confidence, focus, lasting friendships, and life skills that come from working steadily toward true competency.
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Contact Us
Shree Academy Of Arts
5521 Carlisle Pike, Suite F, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Email: info@shreeartsacademy.com
Our Core Values
We believe in thoughtful excellence, meaningful commitment, deep respect for tradition and people, lifelong learning, and growing together through community.
We believe excellence is built, not rushed. At Shree Academy, we focus on developing strong technique, discipline, and artistry before stepping onto the stage—ensuring every performance reflects real skill and meaningful growth.
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At Shree Academy, learning is lifelong. We instill the belief that growth continues well beyond milestones like an arangetram, with students and teachers alike dedicated to ongoing refinement and discovery.
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we learn through collaboration and exposure
We foster growth by connecting dancers with guest teachers, community artists, and the broader dance world— creating opportunities to learn through collaboration, exposure, and shared experience.
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While excellence is hard-earned, we prioritize respect and integrity at every step, supporting students with clear expectations and nurturing guidance as they work through challenges.
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Priya M. Kumaran
Parent of a Bharatanatyam Student
"It is often said that 'when the student is ready, the teacher will appear.' This has been exactly our experience with Kamatchi at Shree Academy. Bansari has a gift for seeing a student's inner potential and carefully unlocking it. Through constant encouragement and thoughtful guidance, she has helped Kamatchi grow into a confident dancer. For those who truly value the art of dance, I cannot recommend Shree Academy highly enough."
Soumya Krishnamurthi
Adult Folk Dance Student &
Parent of a Bharatanatyam Student
“I have been a part of Shree Academy of Arts since 2012, both as a parent and as a student. My journey began when my daughter enrolled as a Bharatanatyam student, and over the years, I too became a student, first in Bharatanatyam and now in folk dance.
Shree Academy has provided my daughter with a rock-solid foundation of discipline, perseverance, and grit. She completed her Arangetram in 2023 at the age of 16, and watching her discover herself through Bharatanatyam has been deeply rewarding. The strong bond she shares with Guru Bansari Hanna reflects the academy’s values and nurturing teaching philosophy. Guru Bansari masterfully imparts her immense knowledge while guiding students to enjoy dance and grow personally, all while preserving the authenticity and intricacies of the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam. Learning extends well beyond the classroom; students are encouraged to attend productions by other schools and travel to different cities for exposure to diverse dance forms and performances.
As a student myself, I truly enjoy my weekly classes. Even after long workdays, Guru Bansari keeps me engaged and motivated in class. She is highly mindful of the realities of working women and breaks down choreography into manageable pieces, making learning both accessible and enjoyable.
Our family’s journey with Shree Academy of Arts has been enriching and gratifying. My daughter and I have loved discovering ourselves through dance, and I‘m sure others will experience the same joy and growth we have found here."
Smitha Jayprakash
Adult Folk Dance Student
“Although I wasn’t able to pursue classical dance as a child, Shree Academy gave me the opportunity to return to dance later in life. Through my training in both folk and semi-classical dance, I’ve been able to grow not only technically, but expressively. I truly value and appreciate my teacher, Bansari, and the learning environment she creates—especially the work in bhavam and abhinaya, where I’m challenged to explore human emotions and develop expressive storytelling through movement. This experience has brought me greater confidence, focus, serenity, and inner peace, and I look forward to continuing my journey with Shree Academy for as long as I can.”