Nrtya Tarangini School of Dance

Sneha Dhanuparan, B.Sc., M.A.

Bharatanatyam Dancer | Performer | Choreographer

About Me

I am a dedicated Bharatanatyam dancer and disciple of Vidhushi Mrudula Rai of Shree Natya Niketan. With over 20 years of rigorous training and performance experience, I have developed a strong foundation in technique, rhythm, and expressive storytelling rooted in Bharatanatyam.

Academically, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing Technology from PSG College of Arts and Science and a Master’s degree in Performing Arts (Dance) from Christ University, strengthening both my practical and theoretical understanding of dance.

Training & Guru
Disciple of Vidhushi Mrudula Rai, Shree Natya Niketan
Years of Training: 20 years
Arangetram: 28 February 2026, Coimbatore
Performance Experience
Performed at reputed festivals including:
Mayura Natyanjali, Mayiladuthurai
Chinnamelam Festival, Thanjavur
Nrithyaseva, Guruvayur
Presented solo performances at prominent temple venues
Participant in Vande Bharatham 2022 – Nritya Utsav
Selected performer for the Republic Day Parade 2022, New Delhi, as a national-level winner (Ministry of Culture & Ministry of Defence, Government of India)
Achievements & Recognition
National Winner – Vande Bharatham (Nritya Utsav), 2022
Performer at the Republic Day Parade 2022, New Delhi
Recognized performer at leading classical dance festivals and temple platforms
Workshops

Participated in intensive training sessions under eminent Gurus including:

Guru P. Praveen Kumar
Guru Prashanth Upadhye
Guru Rukmini Vijayakumar
Guru Shobana Balachandran
Guru Lakshmi Ramaswamy
Guru Braga Bressel
Guru Rama Bharathvaj
Guru Pavithra Krishna Bhat
Guru Divya Sena
Guru Priyadarsini Govind

Also conducted workshops for beginner and intermediate students.

Teaching Experience
5+ years of teaching experience
Former Dance Instructor at:
SCAD World School
AVP Institution
Founder of Nrtya Tarangini (Dance School)
Training students in Adavus, Abhinaya, and theoretical aspects
Classes available online and offline

Dance for me is a spiritual journey and a way of life. Through Bharatanatyam, I connect deeply with tradition, rhythm, and storytelling. My aim is to evoke emotion, inspire audiences, and contribute to preserving and promoting the richness of Indian classical heritage.