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Dr. Smitha Radhakrishnan

Bharatanatyam Performer • Teacher

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Natick, United Stateswww.natyadance.org

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Dr. Smitha Radhakrishnan is a distinguished diasporic Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer, and educator, known for her focus on connecting traditional expressive movement with contemporary personal, social, and political themes. She began her Bharatanatyam training at the age of five and has since trained continuously with prominent teachers in both the…

Journey Timeline

1970s

Began Bharatanatyam training — Started training at age five.

2003

Co-founded NATyA Dance Company — Co-founded with Vallari Shah in California.

2015

Established NATyA Dance — Established in Natick, MA, which evolved into NATyA Dance Collective.

2018

Premiered 'Trishul: Dancing Trident' — First original evening-length production by NATyA Dance Collective.

2019

Premiered 'Samsara: Dancing the Everyday' — Original production by NATyA Dance Collective.

2024

Presented 'Radical Love: A Collective Movement' — Most recent original production by NATyA Dance Collective.

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