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ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
& FOUNDER
Guru Shrimathi Sivanuja Balaji is a Bharatanatyam artist, choreographer, educator and cultural leader, carrying classical practice into education, leadership and contemporary artistic work.
EXPRESSION
MOVEMENT
RHYTHM
 THE PRACTICE
A practice built on
tradition, discipline and transmission.
From classical training and performance to education, research and artistic leadership, the practice extends beyond the stage into the work of nurturing artists and sustaining knowledge.
FOUNDER / INSTITUTION
NRITYAKALAKSHETRA
03
/
03
Performance
Classical practice enters performance through
precision, expression, rhythm and artistic
interpretation.
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
Beyond the stage.
A wider professional practice spanning education, cultural leadership, arts consulting and public engagement.
01
Cultural Leadership
02
Arts Consulting
03
Education
Academic & Artistic Work
Lectures
& Residencies
Research, university residencies and knowledge-sharing engagements extending the artistic practice beyond performance.
2026
Featured Academic Engagement
University /
Institution Name
Research, university residencies and knowledge-sharing engagements extending the artistic practice beyond performance.
Selected Academic Work
Research · Lecture · Residency
2025
Institution Name
Residency
2024
University Name
Research
2023
Cultural Institution
Lecture / Exchange
Knowledge in Practice
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