Gyansi Naik Kathiriya is a professional Bharatanatyam artist, teacher, and choreographer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. A graduate of the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, and the Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune, she trained under Guru Shri Vaibhav Arekar. A number of prestigious platforms have been a part of her artistic journey, including Konark Festival, Natyanjali Festival, Music Academy (Chennai), and performances with veteran artists like Sudha Chandran.

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With her dance class, NRITYA AANGAN Bharatanatyam Dance Class in Charlotte, she is dedicated to both performance excellence and pedagogical outreach. Using a combination of traditional discipline and creative storytelling, she teaches young dancers cultural values and artistic depth.

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Gyansi views Bharatanatyam as more than just a performance; it is a way of life that cultivates mindfulness, devotion, and expressive power.

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As a living, evolving art form across cultures, Bharatanatyam should be preserved and promoted.