Event 2026 Day 05

Neha Venkatesh began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of four, but it wasn’t until she began training under Smt. Shweta Prachande in 2019—disciple of Smt. Priyadarsini Govind—that her relationship with the form transformed. Under Shweta’s guidance, Neha discovered a renewed sense of purpose, direction, and depth that reshaped her practice and set her firmly on […]

Meera Suresh is a dedicated Bharatanatyam artist who began her dance journey at the age of seven under the tutelage of Smt. Navia Natarajan. She has further honed her craft under the guidance of her Paramagurus, Sri A. Lakshmanaswamy and Smt. Bragha Bessell. Meera is celebrated for her impeccable technique, characterized by clean lines, a graceful araimandi (half-sitting posture), and […]

Bharatanatyam dancer trained under Anitha Guha. She is a full-time company dancer with Apsaras Arts, Singapore, and an ICCR-empanelled artiste and Doordarshan-graded artiste. Her honours include the National Balashree award and the titles Padma Bharathi and Nrithya Jyothi, and Best Dancer from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.

Sneha Mahesh is an accomplished Indian classical dancer and a senior disciple of the renowned Bharatanatyam exponent, Kalaimamani Smt. Priya Murle. Based in Chennai, India, Sneha trains and performs under the banner of Shri Silambam Academy of Fine Arts, a premier dance institution directed by Priya Murle. Artistic Journey & Collaborations As a prominent representative […]

Shreya Murthy is an emerging Indian classical dancer, primarily recognized for her performances in Bharatanatyam. She is a dedicated disciple of the esteemed Bharatanatyam exponent Priyadarsini Govind, under whose tutelage she has honed her artistic skills. Murthy has garnered attention for her recitals, which have been featured and reviewed in prominent publications like The Hindu […]

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 […]

Sudharma Vaithiyanathan is an acclaimed Indian classical Bharatanatyam dancer, performer, and teacher based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Widely recognized as a child prodigy, she has transitioned into one of the most prominent frontliners among the next generation of classical dancers. Artistic Profile & Training Gurus & Training: She began dancing at the age of three-and-a-half. […]

Sumithra Subramaniam is a prominent Chennai-based Bharatanatyam dancer, yoga educator, and practitioner. She is deeply rooted in traditional Indian knowledge systems, having inherited her artistic and yogic lineages from her parents: her mother and primary dance guru, Smt. Jayanthi Subramaniam, and her father, Yogacharya Sri R. Subramaniam. Artistic Profile & Training Sumithra brings a unique, […]

Mohiniyattam practitioner Mohiniyattam the lyrical expressive dance form of Kerala fascinated Vidya at a tender age. With her passion, focus and rigorous training she is one of the brightest talents of her generation. She is a senior student of Mohiniyattam exponent, Dr. Neena Prasad, and has undergone extensive and authentic training in the discipline ordained […]