Swapna Srinivasan is a Bharatanatyam dancer from Madison, WI, USA. With a dance career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a renowned dancer, instructor, and choreographer.

Early Training and Education

Swapna began her dance journey at the age of 8 under the guidance of Smt. Charusmitha Rao. She later trained with the acclaimed dancing duo Karnataka Kalashree Sri. Kiran Subramanian and Smt. Sandhya Kiran at the Rasika Academy of Performing Arts. Currently, she is receiving advanced training from Guru Vid. Radhika Ramanujam. 

Performances and Achievements

Swapna and her team has performed nationally and internationally, showcasing her expertise in Bharatanatyam. Their notable performances include:

– Yuva Sourabha

– Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Ashram

– IIDF

– Sai Nrityotsav

– Indian Pavilion, Dubai

– International Festival at Overture Center

– Rosemont Theater for the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

– Sun Prairie Multicultural Fair

– Wisconsin Science Festival 

She has completed her junior and senior level Bharatanatyam exams with distinction and is a “B” grade artist of DD Chandana channel. Swapna has received several awards and scholarships, including:

– “Best Indian Classical Dancer” award in 2021 from Lion’s Club International 

– “Cadenza Srinatya Kala Shreshtha” in 2019

– Scholarship from Karnataka Sangeetha Nruthya Academy

– Scholarship from Rasika Academy

Teaching Experience

With over 15 years of teaching experience, Swapna has instructed students of various age groups at several institutions, including:

– Euphoria Dance and Music Academy, Bangalore

– Diksoochi Natyalaya, Gowribidnoor

– Dance Versify Academy, Memphis

– Mukula

She has guided students in dance exams, such as the Bharatanatyam junior exam and Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal examination.

Community Outreach

Swapna is passionate about sharing her knowledge of Indian classical dance with the community. She has volunteered at various events and organizations, including:

– Isthmus Dance Collective

– Delve Project

– Piney Library, Madison

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Other Pursuits

Apart from her dance career, Swapna is a budding yogini. She believes that yoga is an integral part of her dance preparation and overall well-being.