Smt. Latha Ravi is a rare combination of flawless dancer, choreographer, music composer, singer, teacher and author. She was initiated into this traditional art by her mother Smt. Chithra Narayanan and was groomed by her grandmother Late Smt. Rukmini Srinivasan . 

'Bharatha Natyalaya' was started by Smt. Rukmini Srinivasan in 1947 dedicating wholeheartedly to this art. Dancing being her life and chosen profession, Smt. Latha Ravi took the reins of 'Bharatha Natyalaya' in 1986. 

She has been conferred upon with many titles which include 'Natyakala Saraswathi', 'Narthana Sironmani', 'Natyakala Sironmani', 'Natya Swaroopa Mamani' and the famous 'Bharatha Munivar Award'. She holds the prestigious award of 'Kalai Chudarmani' issued by the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Tamil Nadu.