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Our Torchbearers
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Guru Smt. Shalini Srikanth
Guiding Light
Shalini holds a Master's degree in Bharatanatyam from Bharathidasan University, Trichy. An architect by profession, she also leads the dance forum at Padmavathi Kalanikethan in Bangalore. With over 25 years of teaching experience, she is highly regarded for her choreography.
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Akarsha D.P
Luminary
Akarsha D.P started her journey of dance in 2007 at Pranava Nrithyalaya under Guru Smt. Shalini Srikanth. After 17 years of learning Bharatanatyam, she has done her Rangapravesha in 2017 and has successfully completed junior and senior examinations. Dance aside, she currently works as an Assistant Professor at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology. She has performed both solo and ensemble performances all throughout India.
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Disha D.P
Luminary
Disha D.P is a law graduate doing her PG Diploma from National Law School, Bangalore, who has also been training under Guru. Smt. Shalini Srikanth for 17 years now and has completed her Rangapravesha in 2017. She has also successfully completed her senior examination under the KSEEB board. Participating in many platforms,she has also won the Vidyaa Vaaridhi Competition- 2021 under the category Nruthya Taranga conducted by Ananthaadi Rayara Matha- RAMA, Atlanta,US..
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R Rajarajeswari
Luminary
R Rajarajeswari began her dance journey at 11, currently learning under her guru Smt. Shalini Srikanth for nearly a decade. She completed her Vidat Poorva exam and Rangapravesha in 2018. Rajarajeswari has won prizes in various workshops and competitions, performed extensively across India, and assisted her guru with large choreographies for major performances.
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Harshitha J
Luminary
Harshitha J, a student of Guru Smt. Shalini Srikanth, has been learning under her guidance for over 6 years. As an emerging artist, she trains with the team with great dedication and passion. Harshitha has successfully completed her Junior Examination in Dance and Music and is currently pursuing Engineering at Reva University, Bangalore.