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 together two 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 dancers themselves.

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.

About Tvisha Vadhul:

Tvisha Vadhul is a multi-faceted artist and accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer with over 16 years of training under Kalaimamani Guru Smt. Roja Kannan since 2009. She has performed extensively as a soloist and in group productions at prestigious venues across India and abroad. In addition to her dance expertise, she is trained in light and sound design for dance and theatre shows.

Achievements and Recognition

Tvisha Vadhul was conferred the prestigious title of ‘Bharathanatya Vidhya Seva Jyothir’ by the Guruji of the 108 Shakti Peetha Swarna Kamakshi Temple, Kanchipuram. She has also secured 2nd place in the “Yuva Nrityotsava” competition conducted by Nrityangan, Mangalore. Having completed her Arangetram in April 2016, she has since performed extensively with her guru, Smt. Roja Kannan, across various venues in India. Tvisha has been part of several acclaimed productions such as ‘Mummurthigalin Manikangal’, ‘Thyaga Rahasyam’, ‘Bhaje Pandurangam’ and ‘Bala Sarasa Murali’ among others. Since 2015, she has been performing with the Parashah

Dance Company in notable productions including ‘Aranganin Pathayil’ Meendum Bharathi’ and Madurai Chithirai Thiruvizha’. In 2023, she toured the United States with the company. She has been training in the Karanas through the ‘Nritya Sali’ course under Dr. Padma Subramanyam. Since 2022. In addition to her performances, she has also contributed as the Light Designer for 'Bhaje Pandurangam’ and during the Parashah U.S. Tour.