About

PRONOUNS: SHE / HER / HERS

I am a dancer, singer, composer, and doer of many things currently based in Los Angeles, California. I come from a family of dedicated musicians and naturally found myself drawn towards the classical art of Bharatanatyam. I was five years old when I attended my first class of Bharatanatyam conducted by Dr. Uma Anand (daughter of K. N. Dhandayudapani Pillai).

Slowly, my fondness grew into a passion, and I have been a Bharatanatyam dancer for more than twenty years, equipping myself with various Bharatanatyam techniques, expressions, and theoretical knowledge behind this divine art form. I have been fortunate to learn from many eminent gurus - Smt.Ambika Buch, Dr. Radhika Vairavelavan, Smt.Jyotsna Narayanan and at present from Padma Shri. Leela Samson. To further my knowledge and create a personal style, I have also devoted time to learning other forms of Indian classical dances such as Mohiniattam and Kuchipudi. 

Outside of classical dance, I have a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Arts degree. I am proficient in Sanskrit, Tamil and English with some basic Hindi language skills. I am an avid yoga practitioner and use this as a medium to let off some steam and devote time for some self-care. I have training in both Carnatic music and the art of Nattuvangam. Having a musical background has blessed me with a natural sense of rhythm; to further understand its' nuances, I have been learning the endangered art of "Konakkol" from Kalaimamamani  Sri. T. R. Sundaresan.

Presently, I have set up my dance school, "Sraddha Fine Arts" and I train passionate students in the art of Bharatanatyam by taking a holistic approach that encompasses dance, music, expression, storytelling, rhythm, and posture. 

I love to make new connections and collaborate to work with other artistes. So, I have added a handy button below which you can use to contact me with some questions or just to say hello!