About
Tejas Dance was founded by Bhuvana Venkatraman in 2014 as a platform to enrich and popularize Bharatanatyam; identify and encourage talent in the field. Based on a strong belief in the ever- expanding potential of all art forms, Bharatanatyam in particular, Tejas Dance endeavors to blend the great art with changing times and concepts; and gain integration within different cultural milieus.
As Artistic Directors of Tejas Dance, Chintan Patel and Bhuvana Venkatraman, are enthusiastic dancers/choreographers, strongly rooted in tradition striving to give new meaning to Bharatanatyam techniques and themes. The duo brings a great deal of innovation, creativity and enthusiasm through dynamic movements and expressions innate to this art form. Backed with strong training in the art form, they are well equipped and excited to popularize this dance form by offering traditional Bharatanatyam performances that audience across cultures can enjoy, relate and appreciate.
Founder & Artistic Director
Bhuvana Venkatraman
Bhuvana is an enthusiastic dancer/choreographer/certified Yoga Teacher, strongly rooted in tradition, specializing in the Indian classical Dance form, Bharatanatyam and Hatha Yoga. She is drawn towards these art forms, captivated by the vibrancy and the spiritual beauty they have to offer. Bhuvana is an enthusiastic dancer/choreographer/certified Yoga Teacher, strongly rooted in tradition, specializing in the Indian classical Dance form, Bharatanatyam and Hatha Yoga. She is drawn towards these art forms, captivated by the vibrancy and the spiritual beauty they have to offer.
She considers Bharatanatyam a medium for finding metaphors in every event in our lives and finding its deeper roots in spiritual elevation. Backed with strong training in this art form and its background in Yoga, she wants to blend the great art with strengthening aspects of Yoga to provide a medium for Body and Mind conditioning. She wants to create a holistic approach to wellbeing, considering the big picture and incorporating elements for physical, mental, and emotional health.
She has offered several dance performances, classes and workshops on Bharatanatyam (dance) and Yoga. She has conducted workshops on ‘Storytelling through Bharatanatyam’ and ‘Abhyasa series’ on Yoga. She is always eager to find innovative new ways of sharing the classical Indian technique of Bharatanatyam with contemporary audiences.
Artistic Director
Chintan Patel
Chintan is an artist deeply devoted to the transformative power of Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form. To him, Bharatanatyam goes beyond superficial appearances, serving as a window into profound metaphors within the tapestry of our lives. Recognizing its inherent spiritual essence, Chintan perceives Bharatanatyam as a medium for spiritual upliftment, one that resonates with all classical art forms.
As a member of Tejas Dance, a dynamic platform established by Bhuvana Venkatraman in 2014 to enrich and popularize Bharatanatyam, Chintan finds himself immersed in the vibrant realm of this ancient art. Tejas Dance not only nurtures talent within the field but also holds a firm belief in the boundless potential of all art forms, especially Bharatanatyam. With a desire to harmonize tradition with contemporary concepts, Tejas Dance seeks to integrate this magnificent art form into diverse cultural landscapes.
Within the realm of Tejas Dance, Chintan assumes the role of Artistic Director, embracing his passion as a dancer and choreographer. Firmly grounded in tradition, he continuously endeavors to infuse Bharatanatyam with new meanings, breathing fresh life into its techniques and themes. Through his dedication and enthusiasm, Chintan strives to push the boundaries of Bharatanatyam, inviting audiences to experience its timeless beauty and relevance in the modern era.
