Meet Our Maestros: Dancers of Distinction
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Kumari Abisha Sathees
Kumari Abisha, started Bharatanatyam at age 4 with her mother as her first guru. She's also learned from other gurus in Atlanta and Toronto. She's performed at various cultural events and won awards in essay competitions and modeling. Graduating from Chattahoochee High School, she was involved in clubs and served as a leader. She's active in community service and considers herself a devotee of Lord Shiva and Lord Ayyappa, having visited temples in India and Sri Lanka. She's trained in Aikido and Adimurai, fenced for four years, and enjoys playing guitar and reading mythology. She'll attend the University of Alabama at Birmingham, majoring in Finance and Criminal Justice on the pre-law track.
Shri. Murugadass Krishnan
Shri. Murugadass Krishnan is an IT pro- fessional and entrepreneur with over 30 years of immense experience in creating and build- ing growth-oriented IT companies. He began his career as a Professor in Mathematics and evolved through the roles of educator, consultant, pro- moter, and leader. His passion for Bharathan- atyam began in 2015 with Shrishti School of Dance and ever since he has successfully participated in many local cultural events, annual school recitals such as "Navarasa Shiva Shakthi " in 2015 and "Nava Shakthi "in 2018. He has also performed for international television across the globe such as Kalaignar TV (India), Shakthi TV (Sri Lanka) and Me World (Australia). His performance was well received by a huge number of audience and has made him dedicate immense training towards "Naatiya Samarpanam". As a versatile artist, he has also acted in many short films. He has also completed his grade level exams with the Asian Institute of Fine Arts (Collaborated with Annamalai University Chidambaram, India) and will continue his passion for dance with his Guru. Smt. Dilani Sathees.
Smt. Radha Vallinayagam
Smt. Radha Vallinayagam is currently Head of Finance and a mother of a teenager. Both mother and daughter are disciples of Guru. Smt. Dilani Sathees since 2012. Radha has been learning dance from the age of seven. Since then she has been a passionate dancer, performing in a multitude of events. Her passion for Bharathanatyam began in 2012 with Shrishti School of Dance and ever since she has successfully participated in many local cultural events, annual school recitals such as "Navarasa Shiva Shakthi" in 2015 and "NavaShakthi" in 2018. She has also completed her grade level exams with the Asian Institute of Fine Arts (Collaborated with Annamalai University Chidambaram, India) and will continue her passion for dance with her Guru. Smt. Dilani Sathees.
Kumari Tiya Ranchod
Tiya Ranchod began her Bharatanatyamtraining at the age of 3. In her early years, Tiya trained under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Padmaja Kelam and has continued under the guidance Guru Smt. Dillani Sathees for the past 4 years. Through Shrishti Dance Academy, Tiya has performed with various nonprofits, including Pure Hearts Georgia, ISKON, and Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice. Along with dance, Tiya has also expressed her love for art through piano since the age of 5 and has performed at various state festivals. As a member of Student Leadership of Johns Creek (SLJC) and as one of nine SLJC Secretary of State Ambassadors, Tiya gained first hand knowledge of the operations in Johns Creek government as well as local civic affairs. Tiya has extended her interest in improving the city of Johns Creek through her participation in One Johns Creek and Student Public Safety Academy. As a rising Junior at Innovation Academy, Tiya has a keen interest in engineering and is a member of her school's Robotics Team as well as various other organizations.
Kumari Arya Ranchod
Arya Ranchod began her Bharatanatyam training at theage of 4. She trained under the guidance of Smt. Padmaja Kelam and has continued her instruction under the tutelage of Smt. Dilani Sathees for 4 years. Arya has performed at various cultural and charity events including Pure Hearts Georgia, ISKON, and Alliance for Freedom, Restoration, and Justice. She is active in many other organizations including Paper Bridges and Girl Scouts where she was recognized as a Young Councilwoman of Distinction for her Gold Award project on ergonomics. Arya recently graduated from Chattahoochee High School with Summa Cum Laude, involving herself in many organizations including HOSA, National English Honors Society, and her school's Literary Magazine. Besides dance, she explores her creativity through writing, piano, and her love of travel. This fall, Arya will be attending Augusta University for their Medical Scholars (BS/MD) program as she pursues her major in Cell and Molecular Biology.
Kumari Mrunal Nazare
Mrunal Nazare began herBharatanatyam training at the age of 7 with Guru Smt. Preeti Shah and continued her coaching under the guidance of Guru Smt. Dilani Sathees for 9 years. She has performed at various cultural and charity events including Maharashtra Mandal Atlanta, Access Life America, Pure Hearts Georgia, ISKCON and several other nonprofit organizations. She was also on the Denmark Dance Team and served as co-captain for 3 years. Mrunal completed her graduation at Atlanta Marathi Shala and is a Black Belt in Taekwondo. She graduated from Denmark High School with High Honors Distinction and will be attending University of Georgia this fall.
Kumarai Chandra sree
Chandra Sree has been learning Bharathanatyam since the age of 4 with Guru. Smt. Rajashree Warrier. In 2017. Chandra joined the Shristi School of Dance and started her training under Guru. Smt. Dilani Sathees. She performed with various cultural groups such as Greater Carolina Kerala Association, Greater Atlanta Malayalee Association, Brevard Indian River Malayali Association, Atlanta Metro Malayalee Association, and India Fest. She is currently in 10th grade and attends West Share Jr/Sr High School. She is a member of NHS [National Honor Society), and Key Club. She volunteers with a non-profit organization called 4-H which works toward helping the youth build skills necessary for their future, Additionally, she is a first-degree black belt in Taekwondo and is currently working towards getting her second degree.
Kumari Gowri sree
Gouri Sree began her Bharathanatyam training at the age of 3 with Guru. Smt. Rajashree Warrier. She continued her training with various other teachers before starting with Guru Smt. Dilani Sathees in the year 2017. She has done performances at various cultural events including Greater Carolina Kerala Association, Greater Atlanta Malayalee Association, Brevard Indian River Malayalee Association, Atlanta Metro Malayalee Association and India Fest. Goun graduated from Melbourne High School in 2022 with honors distinction and had immersed herself in various clubs such National Honor Society and Science National Honor Society. She was also the president of the Melbourne High Schools Z-Club, the high school club of Zonta International. She also holds first dan black belt in Taekwondo and is working her way towards getting her second dan. Gouri will be attending Florida State University this fall majoring in Biological Science.
Kumari Aria Sikal
Aria Sikal has been learning Bharatanatyam under the guidance of Guru Smt. Dilani Sathees since the age of five. With Shrishti School of Dance, she has performed in numerous cultural events including Wonder Times, GATS, AMMA, and more. Additionally, she played a main character roles in Shrishti's dance dramas in 2015 and 2018. Aria graduated from Northview High School in the top five percent of her class and was involved in many school organizations including Beta Club, HOSA, and several Honor Societies. Outside of school she has also trained and competed at varsity level with the St. Andrew Rowing Club over the past six years. This fall, she will be majoring in Genetics and Psychology at the University of Georgia.
Kumari Sruti Sivan
Sruti Sivan began her Bharathanatyam training at the age of 3 with Guru Smt. Uma Krishnamurthy and has been continuing her training under the guidance of Guru Smt. Dilani Sathees for 5 years. She has performed at various cultural and charity events, including GAMA, Access Live America, Malayalee Association of South Carolina, Festival of India, and more. She also has been actively participating in charity organizations such as NAAM and Meals by Grace in her free time. Sruti graduated from Lambert High School with a High Honors distinction, involving herself in multiple organizations including HOSA, Science National Honors Society, and the Northside Hospital Explorers Program. She will be attending the University of Alabama at Birmingham as a Cancer Biology major, pursuing a career in medicine.
Nitha Raghu
Nitha Raghu, a passionate dancer whose dedication to the art form knows no bounds. With her Arangetram, Nitha has beautifully showcased her mastery of Bharatanatyam, captivating audiences with her precise footwork, graceful movements, and emotive expressions. From a young age, Nitha's love for dance has been evident, as she immersed herself in the rich traditions and intricate techniques of Bharathanatiyam. Guided by renowned gurus and mentors, she honed her skills, delving deeper into the nuances of rhythm, melody, and storytelling.Through countless hours of practice and unwavering determination, Nitha has emerged as a shining star in the world of dance, captivating audiences with her performances that blend tradition with innovation.