Background: Bharatnatyam is an Indian classical dance form originated in Tanjore, a small village of Tamilnadu. Dancers are exposed to substantial physical demands, particularly on the lower extremities, due to the complex and high-intensity nature of their movements. These movements require advanced dynamic balance, a key component of both performance and injury prevention. Plyometric training can benefit Bharatnatyam dancers by enhancing explosive power, improving agility and coordination and boosting neuromuscular efficiency, all of which are crucial for the dynamic movements, intrinsic footwork and quick transitions in dance forms. Method: Thirty individual aged 15-25 years with Y-Balance Scale and Visual Analogue Scale scores were divided into two groups: Plyometric exercise group and Short Foot exercise group. Both interventions performed four times a weekly for six weeks. Results: In Plyometric group Y-balance mean composite score (t(14) = -3.92, p = .002; d = -0.62 to -1.38), VAS (t(14) = 14.47; p < .001; d = 3.74) . In Short foot group significant improvement in selected YBT variables only, namely left posteromedial reach (t(14) = -3.87, p = .002), left composite score (t(14) = -3.23, p = .006), and mean posteromedial reach (t(14) = -3.01, p = .009), VAS (t(14) = 8.34, p < .001, d = 2.15). Conclusion: These findings indicate that both interventions were effective in reducing foot pain, but plyometric training was more effective than short foot exercises in improving dynamic balance and achieving greater pain reduction in Bharatnatyam dancers.