Performance, pedagogy, and creative voice
The Artist
Bharatanatyam is many things at once — movement, music, storytelling, devotion — and the best performances hold all of it simultaneously, which is the ultimate goal.
Trained in the Pandanallur and Vazhuvoor banis under Guru Lakshmi Iyer, the work here leans into that layering: innovative choreography, abhinaya transcends boundaries, and a stage presence that invites the audience to bring classical training into conversation with contemporary context.
Choreography
Choreographic work spans traditional Bharatanatyam repertoire, fusion, and semi-classical pieces — developed for solo performance, ensemble productions, and cultural organizations. Each piece is built around a central idea rather than a sequence of steps: the movement serves the story, not the other way around.
Collaborative work with Guru Lakshmi Iyerthrough Margam Dance Company focuses on adapting classical movement to individual expression — highlighting each dancer's unique quality rather than uniformity.
Education
Teaching spans classical Bharatanatyam technique and movement-based arts education — working with students from beginners through advanced levels, across children and adults. The approach emphasizes precision, accessibility, and expressive clarity, with room for genuine experimentation.
Webster University
Adjunct Professor of Dance · Spring 2026
Center for Creative Arts
Supplemental Artist Instructor · Fall 2025
Washington University
Bharatanatyam Workshop · Spring 2026
Margam Dance Company
A Bharatanatyam school and performance company in St. Louis — offering classical training, repertory development, and public performances rooted in South Indian dance traditions. Students range from beginners through advanced, and are welcomed from a variety of backgrounds.
