Nrithyodaya is a dance school located at
Adyar,
Chennai. The school was founded by Director K. Subrahmanyam in 1942 and run by Dr Padma Subrahmanyam. The activities of the school include training, research, performances and documentation. Admissions are given to students of age 7 and above. Preferences are given to those coming from lower middle class and middle class families.