Preethi Bharadwaj

Preethi Bharadwaj is a Chennai-based movement, voice, and theatre artist whose practice spans Bharatanatyam, theatre, choreography, teaching, and screen performance. Trained in Bharatanatyam under Gurus B. Bhanumati and Sheela Chandrasekhar, she has evolved into a versatile performer and collaborator, working across dance productions, theatre, short films, and feature films.

Known for her lucid storytelling, Preethi’s work is rooted in Bharatanatyam while remaining deeply engaged with contemporary artistic discourse. As a performer, teacher, and choreographer, she creates and contributes to works that reflect the evolving landscape of classical dance, using performance as a space to question, connect, and communicate across diverse audiences. She has collaborated with several noted dance companies, theatre groups, and senior artists, and has performed at prestigious festivals and venues in India and internationally.

Preethi holds a Master’s degree in Fine Arts (Bharatanatyam) from Kalai Kaviri College of Fine Arts, affiliated with Bharathidasan University, and continues her artistic training under the mentorship of Bragha Bessell and Mavin Khoo.

The Artist Statement:

Each choreography in this project arises from a distinct inner space. Some are instinctive responses to ideas that have quietly lived within me, some are responses to questions posed to me by curious friends, while others take shape through intuition and improvisation. At the heart of it all, what continues to sustain me is my deep and unwavering love for music, stories, and poetry.