Steena Raj

Classical Dancer · Choreographer · Dance Teacher

A graceful professional classical dancer who possesses a sense of rhythm, a deep feeling for music, and a creative ability to express ideas and stories through movement. Known for excellent physical stamina, discipline, and the ability to harmonize body movements with rhythmic musical accompaniment.

A multi-skilled performer capable of translating technique into emotional expression, while working collaboratively with singers, performers, artists, and actors across artistic platforms.

ABOUT ME

Started to learn Dance at the age of five. First Guru was Sri. Sylendran, the famous South Indian Choreographer and Dancer. He is also the disciple of Chitra Visweswaran (Chennai) and the Director of Chidambaram Bharata Natya Institute.

Next, learnt Mohiniyattam under the tutelage of Kalamandalam Hymavathi and Kalamandalam Vimala Menon. Later, learnt Kerala Nadanam under doyens like Guru Sreshta Anchal K Sivanandan Nair and Joy R Nath, Dr. Kalamandalam Raji Subin, Dr. Joy Krishnan, Kavitha Pradeep & Vineetha.

Ottan Thullal under the guidance of Kalamandalam Geethanandan Master and Kathakali from Great Nelliyodu Vasudevan Namboothiri.

Now learning Mohiniyattam from Kalaimamani Gopika Varma, Bharathanatyam from Kalakshethra Saran Mohan & Kathakali from Nelliyodu Vishnu Namboothiri.