Meet the Artist…
श्री गुरुभ्यो नमः
Archana Raja is a professional Indian Classical Dancer & Choreographer.
Hailing from the coastal Indian city of Chennai, she began her journey into dance under the tutelage of Smt. Sheela Unnikrishnan and Sridevi Nrithyalaya. She learned the nuances of Abhinaya under Smt. Vidhya Subramanian. and is continuing her training in Bharathanatyam under Smt. Vijna Vasudevan & Sri. Renjith Babu, and in Kuchipudi under Sri. Kasi Aysola. She practices both art forms with equal rigor and excellence.
A seasoned performer on stages in India and around the world, Archana has freelanced on projects with prominent choreographers such as Dr. Anita Ratnam, actor Shobana, and others. She has performed on prestigious stages like Jacob’s Pillow, Dancing The Gods (New York), and Nishagandhi Festival (India).
She holds a Master’s degree in Bharathanatyam and has received numerous accolades for her dance.
With over twenty years of experience, Archana is the Artistic Director of Laya Dance Company, where she creates solo and group work and trains the next generation of dancers. She is also involved with other dance companies such as Prakriti Dance, and Navatman Dance NYC.
Some of her artistic achievements can be found here.