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Bala Institute

Our Commitment to Excellence

Our Dance Academy is committed to excellence in dance education by providing structured training in Indian classical dance. We strive to nurture artistic talent, preserve cultural heritage, and inspire students to achieve excellence through discipline, dedication, and creativity. With experienced faculty and a student-focused approach, we create an environment that encourages both artistic and personal growth.

Bala Institute of Education for Open and Distance Learning (TCODL) is an Autonomous Council Registered under the Government of Tamilnadu.

We are affiliated with Tamilnadu Council, Accredited with the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE), Oslo, Norway, and are an ISO 9001:2015 Certified institution. We are also a Member Institution of the Indian Association of Teacher Educators (IATE) and a member of Assocham, India & Quality Council of India (QCI, Delhi).

We conduct Bridge Courses, Certificate Courses, Diploma Courses, Post Graduate Diploma Courses, Technical Courses, Management Courses, and various courses related to Teacher Education in Non-Formal mode.

Our courses are conducted on the basis of:

  • National Education Policy 1986 & 2016 (New)
  • Right to Education Act (RTE Act 2017-Amended)
  • Notification from Home Affairs, Govt. of India
  • Tamilnadu Education Act, 1994
  • National Curriculum Framework 2005
  • NVEQ Framework
  • New Revised National Educational (NEP) Policy-2020

Our Mission

To provide exceptional dance education through professional training, cultural enrichment, and artistic excellence while fostering confidence, discipline, creativity, and lifelong learning in every student.

Our Vision

To be a premier institution for dance education, recognized for preserving India's rich cultural heritage, promoting artistic excellence, and shaping future generations of accomplished and responsible performers.

Our Leadership

Guiding Forces of Bala Institute

Guru Dr. Maghalakshmi

Guru Dr. Maghalakshmi

Master Bharatanatyam Guru

Her passion for Bharatanatyam began in childhood at age 8. Guided by distinguished Gurus—Mrs. Sujatha Mohanraj, Mrs. Valarmathi Purushothaman, and her current mentor. She has performed on many valuable stages including sabhas and temples, and earned prestigious awards through TN government MGR 100 year for classical dance and awarded by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam from Kanchi Kalai Sangamam.

Correspondent Dr. Mohanasundari

Dr. Mohanasundari D.

Correspondent (MA, Mphil, B.Ed, Ph.D)

With over 20 years of experience in teaching across all syllabi, Dr. Mohanasundari brings exceptional academic leadership to the institute. She is the recipient of multiple Best Teacher awards, underscoring her commitment to educational excellence and student development.

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