About: Shruti Abhishek
Shruti Abhishek is an Indian dancer, teacher, and choreographer practicing Bharatanatyam. She started her training with Rohini M. Singhi from Mumbai, and since 2012, has been training with Vaibhav Arekar. In addition to her own company and solo performances, Shruti is a Principal Dancer and Rehearsal Director at Nava Dance Theatre. In 2018, Shruti founded Kshetram, an intergenerational dance institution that helps keep Indian traditions alive in California while offering space to reflect on how Indian traditions continue to transform, evolve, and grow with each new generation. Shruti co-curates two festivals: Varnam Salon, a series of performances by California-based senior art practitioners, mid-career artists, and upcoming dancers, and When Eyes Speak.
