About the Guru
Bhuvana Kannan is not just an experienced dancer but a celebrated choreographer, deeply rooted in the traditions of Bharatanatyam. Her journey began under the tutelage of the esteemed Sangeet Natak Akademi awardee, Kalaimamani Smt. Ranganayaki Jayaraman, at the 80-year-old Sri Saraswathi Gana Nilayam Trust (SGN), Tamilnadu, India. With unwavering passion and rigorous training from various gurus, Bhuvana has refined her skills to perfection Bhuvana’s journey as a dancer has taken her across stages both nationally and internationally, captivating audiences with her grace, precision, and emotive storytelling.
With a profound dedication to preserving and propagating the rich cultural heritage of Bharatanatyam, Bhuvana Kannan stands as a beacon of excellence in both performance and education.
She is a recipient of various awards and accolades in India, Taiwan and New Zealand.
As a Teacher
Beyond her prowess as a performer, Bhuvana Kannan is renowned for her role as a teacher par excellence. With a commitment to instilling high morals and values in her students, she goes beyond imparting mere dance techniques. Her teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in nurturing not just dancers, but well-rounded individuals who embody the essence of Bharatanatyam both on and off the stage. Under her guidance, students embark on a transformative journey, discovering the depth and beauty of this ancient art form.
By profession Bhuvana is a Scientist and thus she brings elements of science and maths into dance. Under her guidance the dancers will learn the Science behind the techniques and the Maths behind the Thalams.
Gurus quote
“My deeply rooted South Indian heritage brings an added richness to my teachings. At Artham Natya, while we believe dance is for everyone, we carefully hand-pick students, fostering a dedicated and passionate community. I believe dance is yoga in movements, a deepest sense of state of mind an individual achieves. The classes we run are more than for teaching dance; we teach a pathway to well-being. Our syllabus-based approach includes exams to authenticate dance academic achievement levels. Drawing from the values instilled by my Guru, Smt Ranganayaki Jeyaraman, I believe classical dance should be an affordable practice.” – Bhuvana Kannan