About Sri Lavanya Subramaniam 

Sri Lavanya Subramaniam is a full-time performing artist, educator, choreographer, and curator with over two decades of experience in Bharatanatyam, Odissi, and Kathak. She began her training at the Temple of Fine Arts International, Malaysia, under the guidance of Vasuki Sivanesan in Bharatanatyam and received advanced training in Carnatic vocal music and flute with Sampagoodu Vignaraja. Her practice has been further enriched through mentorship from luminaries such as Pandit Birju Maharaj, Guru Ratikant Mohapatra, and Shankar Khandasamy. She continues to refine her craft under internationally renowned Bharatanatyam soloist Mavin Khoo. 

Over the years, Sri Lavanya has performed on stages across the globe, including the USA, UK, Germany, France, Australia, India, Singapore, and Malaysia. Her work blends technical precision with expressive storytelling, creating performances that resonate with diverse audiences while remaining deeply rooted in tradition. 

As co-curator and founder of Berlin Baithak and Natya Initiative Berlin, she cultivates inclusive spaces for emerging artists to explore, perform, and grow. Through collaborative projects and mentorship programs, she guides young dancers to develop not only technical skill but also their personal artistic voice, encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression. 

A distinctive feature of her work is the seamless integration of tradition and contemporary themes. By weaving multicultural influences and socially relevant narratives into her choreography, Sri Lavanya creates performances that honor Indian classical heritage while engaging with today’s world in meaningful ways. 

Based in Berlin, Sri Lavanya continues to shape the cultural landscape through her teaching, performances, and curated initiatives. Her artistic practice is deeply connected to the communities and spaces she inhabits, fostering dialogue between performer and audience and transforming classical forms into living, evolving expressions of art. 

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