Dhārā (Flow)- An Evening of Tradition, Devotion, and Echoes Through Time

Dhārā, a Sanskrit word meaning "flow," "stream," or "continuous current," symbolizes the unbroken transmission of art, knowledge, and tradition across generations.

This special evening brings features a dedicated Bharatanatyam dancers in a celebration of lineage, devotion, and artistic expression. The performance features choreographies by the renowned gurus Smt. Roja Kannan, Guru Adyar K. Lakshman, and Dr. Padma Subramanyam, alongside original works created by the dancer herself.

Like a flowing river that carries its source forward while embracing new landscapes, Dhārā reflects the living tradition of Bharatanatyam—where the wisdom of the guru, the devotion of the disciple, and the spirit of creativity merge into a continuous stream. Through each piece, the audience is invited to journey across time, witnessing how heritage is preserved, reimagined, and lovingly passed from one generation to the next.

Join us for an evening where tradition flows seamlessly into the present, devotion finds expression through movement, and echoes of the past continue to inspire the future.

About Srija

Srija Wang is a Bharatanatyam artist, choreographer, educator, and founder of Nrityaarpana School of Bharatanatyam. Her artistic practice is dedicated to preserving the integrity of Bharatanatyam while exploring intercultural dialogue through historically informed performance, research, and choreography. Through her work, she seeks to deepen public understanding of shared cultural heritage, movement traditions, and artistic exchanges across Asia.

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Srija has trained in the Kalakshetra style of Bharatanatyam since 2015 under Guru Smt. Vanishree Ravishankar and Guru Kalaimamani Smt. Roja Kannan. In 2023, she began studying Karanas under the direct guidance of Dr. Padma Subramanyam, completing her formal karana training in 2025 and continuing advanced choreography studies through Dr. Padma Subramanyam’s Nrtya Sangraha program. She completed her Bharatanatyam arangetram in Chennai, India, in 2023 and continues to travel to India for advanced training in dance, music, and related artistic disciplines. In October 2023, Srija founded Nrityaarpana School of Bharatanatyam where she passes down her knowledge to next generation of dancers.

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Her choreographic work draws upon Bharatanatyam, Buddhist artistic traditions, poetry, mythology, and intercultural research. Recent works have explored themes of nature, spirituality, and embodied storytelling through movement and expression. She has performed in both India and the United States and has created original choreographies for students and community productions through her dance school and artistic initiatives.

Srija is currently developing Kalāsangama, an interdisciplinary dance production inspired by the Buddhist murals of the Mogao Caves and the historical cultural exchanges between India and China through Buddhism and the Silk Road. Through collaboration between Bharatanatyam and Dunhuang-inspired movement traditions, the project seeks to foster intercultural awareness and highlight the shared artistic histories that connect Asian classical traditions.

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As both an artist and educator, Srija is committed to cultural preservation, rigorous classical training, and creating meaningful opportunities for artistic exchange, learning, and community engagement through dance.