Nivedha Harish (Roja Kannan)

Nivedha Harish is a Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher based in Chennai, India. She is a disciple of the esteemed Kalaimamani Roja Kannan. Described as a “young budding dancer brimming with talent and confidence,” Nivedha Harish is an emerging artist in the field of Indian classical dance. Beyond her primary focus on Bharatanatyam, she is also recognized as a musician and a practitioner and performer of Harikatha. Her career includes performances at various notable events, such as the Navratri Dance Festival and the Bharat Nritya Utsav, where she presented a repertoire including Mallari, Ananda Natana Prakasham, Varnam, Ka va va, and Thillana. She has also participated in the #iamayoungdancer series, discussing aspects of social media, success, and insecurities in the dance world. Additionally, Nivedha Harish has contributed to productions like “ARISI: Rice” by Apsaras Arts. She is actively involved in performing and teaching the Bharatanatyam style.