Vaishnavi Manoharan is the founder of Antara Dance Academy and a devoted Bharatanatyam artist and educator with over a decade of teaching experience in the United States. Her journey with Bharatanatyam began even before her formal schooling, under the guidance of Guru Smt. Kausalya Srinivasan, Director of Sunartaka School of Bharatanatyam in Chennai.
Vaishnavi holds both an M.A. and an M.Phil. in Bharatanatyam from Madras University. She is a graded artist certified by Doordarshan Kendra and the recipient of the esteemed ‘Natya Kala Rathna’ award from the Chennai Social and Cultural Academy.
At her institute, Antara Dance Academy, she nurtures students across Texas and New Jersey, cultivating a profound appreciation and understanding of the art form. Her performances have been featured at prestigious venues and festivals such as Chennai’s Music Academy, the International Dance Festivals in Chennai and Mamallapuram, and Chennai’s December Music and Dance Festival.
In 2018, she served as the convention choreographer for the Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America (FETNA) and Metroplex Tamil Sangam. She has also been honored to serve on the panel and preside over events organized by the Saptami Foundation.
Deeply passionate about Bharatanatyam, Vaishnavi remains committed to advancing the art form and preserving its rich heritage.
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