Nṛtyo Rakṣati Rakṣitaḥ - "Dance protects those who protect and preserve it."

Professional Summary

Vidushi Gayathri Maiya is an accomplished Bharatanatya artiste, with over 35 years of distinguished experience, she is serving the art field as educator, choreographer, researcher, examiner, and founder of Tamoha Arts Foundation®, dedicated to preserving and promoting India's classical heritage through over three decades of artistic excellence and cultural service.

She is Trained under the esteemed gurus Karnataka Kala Thilaka Late Guru Padmini Rao- director of Ponnaiah Lalithakala Academy and Padmini Rao Paramparaa Art and Culture Resource Development center and Karnataka Kalashree Late Guru

B. Bhanumathi, she has dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the rich classical heritage of Bharatanatya. With strong expertise in Dance, Nattuvangam, and Choreography, she inspires students through a balanced approach that blends traditional discipline with innovative pedagogy.

Academic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) – Bangalore University

  • Master of Computer Applications (MCA) – Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)

Professional Dance Qualifications

  • Junior, Senior and Vidwath Certifications in Bharatanatya – Karnataka Secondary Education Board

  • Master of Dance (Bharatanatya) – Kannada University, Hampi

  • Advance Nattuvanga training – Dr Ranjini Ghoshal

Dance Training and Gurus

Disciple of

Karnataka Kala Thilaka Late Guru Padmini Rao - Ponnaiah Lalithakala Academy

Karnataka Kalashree Late Guru B. Bhanumathi – Nrithyakalamandiram, Bangalore

Dr. Karuna Vijayendra – Research and Academic guidance in Bharatanatya

Honours and Records

  • Guinness World Records – Bharatanatya

  • Asia Book of Records – Bharatanatya

  • India Book of Records – Bharatanatya

  • Aryabhata International Award – Bharatanatya

  • India Star Icon Award - Bharatanatya

Teaching Experience

  • Over 35 years of experience in training students in Bharatanatya (practical and theory).

  • Founder and Instructor, Tamoha Arts Foundation®, Bengaluru.

  • Mentored hundreds of students for stage performances and dance examinations.

  • Examiner for Bharatanatya dance examinations conducted by Gangubai Hangal University, Akhil Bharathiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya Mandal and Svyasa deemed to be university.

Contribution to Indian Classical Arts

  • Founded Tamoha Arts Foundation® in 2016 with the vision of preserving, promoting, and imparting authentic Bharatanatya training through systematic education, artistic excellence, and cultural values.

  • Trained over 1,000 students across India and abroad (USA, South Africa, Dubai), nurturing dancers of all age groups and guiding them in performances, examinations, competitions, and professional artistic careers.

  • Conducted workshops and lecture demonstrations on diverse aspects of Bharatanatya, including Mastering Adavus, Aharya (Costume and Makeup), History and Evolution of Bharatanatya, Natya Shastra, Nritta, Abhinaya, Tala System, Choreography, Margam, Dance Pedagogy, Stage Presentation, Bharatanatya Theory, Examination Preparation, Indian Culture, and the Spiritual Dimensions of Classical Dance, benefiting students, teachers, and dance enthusiasts.

  • Conceptualized and choreographed numerous thematic Bharatanatya dance productions inspired by the Puranas, Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana, Devi Mahatmya, and other Indian scriptures, enabling students to experience India's cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage through the performing arts.

  • Served as an Examiner and Adjudicator for Bharatanatya examinations and cultural competitions, contributing to the maintenance of academic standards and artistic excellence in Indian classical dance.

  • Promoted Bharatanatyam through performances, research, education, and cultural outreach, presenting lecture demonstrations, scholarly work, and stage productions that bridge the traditional principles of Shastra (theory) and Prayoga (practice).

  • Mentored aspiring dancers and young teachers, encouraging discipline, cultural awareness, artistic integrity, and lifelong learning while preserving the authentic traditions of Bharatanatya.

Major Bharatanatya Dance Productions

  • Punyakoti

  • Dasharoopa Vaibhavam - The Ten Incarations of MahaVishnu

  • Karunada Sambrama

  • Madhava Geetham – Tales from the Vishnu Purana

  • Jagathi – Narratives of sacred goddesses

  • Ramayana and several other thematic productions

  • Mohini Basmasura

  • Ramayana – Echos across time

  • Dasa Parampara

Notable Performances

  • Dehradun Dance Festival

  • Delhi Karnataka Sangha

  • Articulate Festival, Mysore

  • Mysore Dasara Festival

  • Ankura Dance Festival – Karnataka Nruthya Kala Academy

  • Dharmasthala Lakshadeepotsava

  • Tirupati Brahmotsava

  • Kala Belagu Nruthyotsava

  • Sankramana Dance Festival

  • Bengaluru Ganesha Utsava

  • Trimshati Sambrama – 30 years of Guru Padmini Rao’s dance journey

  • Hampi Utsava

  • Paryaya, Udupi

  • Dooradarshan, Chandana

  • Presented a Bharatanatya performance at the Republic Day Parade cultural event at Rajpath (now Kartavya Path), New Delhi.

  • Performed on numerous prestigious national and international stages and was a member of the renowned Bharatanjali Dance Ensemble.

Notable Performances

Tamoha Arts Foundation

Preserving the art of Bharatanatyam for all.

Culture

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