Dancer Profiles

Anwita Kamath

Anwita Kamath is a freshman at Bothell High and has been learning Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Vidyalakshmi Vinod from the age of 6. An all-rounder with achievements in academics at state and national levels, Anwita brings her diverse focus to dance as well, performing different dance styles at multiple venues, supporting charity-related causes. 

Anwita tutors young kids in math through a non-profit organization. She recently orchestrated a food-drive for the Northshore Senior Center by raising funds through free dance lessons. Anwita is excited to perform for House of Kala’s Ekadanta project, in partnership with Care & Share, to raise funds for children with special needs.

 Anu Dhananjay

Anu Dhananjay, 14 years old, is an eighth grader. She has been learning dance for eight years, of which the past three years have been under the instruction of Smt. Preetha Anand. Anu has performed at various festivals both in India and in the US. She is excited to be part of the Ekadanta dance team working together to raise funds for the care and share charity to support educational projects.  

 Ayshwaryaa Hariharan

Ayshwaryaa Hariharan is a 16 year-old sophomore at Nikola Tesla STEM High School. She has been learning Bharathanatyam since she was 6 years old, first learning from Smt. Lakshmi Sanjay and continuing with Smt. Preetha Anand. She enjoys giving back to the community, participating in teen-led camps and mini workshops targeted towards teaching young children about a wide range of topics. She is very thankful for the multiple sources of inspiration from her friends, gurus, and mentors, as well as the many wonderful opportunities to perform. She even loves to choreograph her own dances and enjoys performing at multiple events and a variety of programs.

Devika Ajith

Devika is a junior at North Creek High School and has been learning Bharathanatyam for the last 7 years. She is currently studying dance at Upasana Dance Academy and has performed at various fund raising events. She is very enthusiastic about learning more about her culture through dance and takes pride in being able to support social welfare programs by doing what she loves.

Gayatri Nair

Gayatri is a very passionate dancer who began dancing at the age of 5 with Guru. Vidyalakshmi Vinod. Her ardent love for dance brought her numerous stages, the highlight being her Arangettam in 2016. Pursuing academics with the same rigor, she is currently a freshman at Seattle University majoring in cellular and molecular biology. Gayatri is a talented singer and a core member of  Seattle Saptaswara, a local band that conducts a live music shows to raise funds for the education and medical needs of underprivileged. As she gears up for her third fundraiser with House of Kala, she is once again excited to perform art for a cause.

Nandika Ajith

Nandika is a 8th grader at Leota middle School and has been learning Mohiniyattam and Bharathanatyam for the last 4 years. She is currently studying dance at Upasana Dance Academy and she had performed at various events including the prestigious Soorya Festival

Nidhi Achanta

Nidhi Achanta is a high school freshman learning Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Smt. Vidyalakshmi Vinod since she was four years old. She has performed on various stages locally, in Nrityalaya School of Dance’s productions, and in IndianRaga’s Raga Labs. Bharatanatyam has allowed Nidhi to mature her discipline and perseverance, as well as her creativity and connection to Indian culture. Nidhi danced in Skanda: The Invincible, one of Akhi's previous productions, and loved the opportunity to fundraise for Care and Share. Outside of dance, Nidhi enjoys writing, drawing, math, and hanging out with her friends.

Sradha Padiyath

Sradha is a 13 year old and who has been learning bharatanatyam from the early age of 4 under the guidance of Guru Smt. Vidyalakshmi Vinod. She is deeply passionate about dance and has deepened her understanding and love for the art form. She has done many other styles of dance including contemporary and hip hop. Sradha has also participated in dances for the Kerala Association of Washington (KAW). This is Sradha’s first time performing with the House of Kala. She is very grateful to take part in this wonderful project and support Care and Share in helping the people in need.

Vishaka Menon

Vishaka is a sophomore at Bothell High school. She has been learning Bharatanatyam under the esteem tutelage of Guru Vidyalakshmi Vinod from the age of 5. She has danced on multiple stages, and done other forms of dances, but feels most connected to Bharatnatyam as it got her to fall in love with dancing. Vishaka feels grateful for the opportunity to dance with House of Kala and help fundraise for Care and Share. She loves to volunteer and help the community.

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