Dr Thushara Srinivasan

Dr. Thushara Srinivasan (also known as Thushara Sri) is an acclaimed Indian classical dancer, corporate professional, educator, and TEDx speaker. She is widely recognized for her mastery of both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi classical dance forms and her ability to bridge the arts with corporate leadership and analytical expertise.

Classical Dance Profile

• Founder & Director: She is the visionary behind Lasya Nrityalayam, a dance academy located in Srirangam, where she trains and mentors several young dancers in the traditional Margam repertoire.
• Dual Mastery: Having trained extensively in Bharatanatyam from a young age, she challenged her artistic journey later in life by taking up Kuchipudi at age 34 under the institution Shivamohanam, leading up to her official Kuchipudi Rangapravesam in early 2025.
• Notable Works: She has conceptualized, choreographed, and presented major productions, including the highly-acclaimed Bharatanatyam dance drama Sriranga Vibho. Her performances have been featured prominently at cultural platforms across India, such as Chennai’s Museum Theatre and the Samskrithi Utsav.

Corporate & Academic Profile

• Data Analytics: Dr. Srinivasan holds a PhD and works as a Data Analytics Modeler in Modelling and Optimization at the Ford Motor Company.
• Corporate Integration: In her TEDx Talk, she articulates how classical dance enhances her corporate capabilities, explaining how concepts like Sanchari Bhavam (expressive storytelling/improvisation) have made her a better observer, analyst, listener, and public speaker.
• Would you like to know more about upcoming performances, details on her TEDx talk, or information regarding enrollment at Lasya Nrityalayam?