Madhvi Venkatesh

Bharata Natyam Dancer

"The dance was light and effortless despite its intricate choreography, and struck a balance between serious and playful...it was impossible not to be stirred by the performance." –Bmore Art"Madhvi Venkatesh was especially enchanting with her facial expressions...they really brought the story to life." –Narthaki.com“The highlight of the show was a piece delineating...the futility of not focusing on the higher goal and the importance of the quest –difficult concepts to convey for a young performer were however nicely and effectively portrayed by Madhvi.”
–India Journal

Madhvi Venkatesh | Dancer

About

Madhvi Venkatesh is a disciple of the esteemed Guru Viji Prakash. She has also worked with leading Bharata Natyam artists including Guru T.K. Kalyanasundaram, Harikrishna Kalyanasundaram, Indira Kadambi, Sreelatha Vinod, and Kasi Aysola. In 2014, Madhvi co-founded Prakriti Dance, an innovative company that showcases Indian performing traditions.

Madhvi has performed as a soloist across the U.S. and India and has toured with the Shakti, Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh, and Prakriti Dance companies. She is also passionate about bringing her art to schools and community organizations. Madhvi has received recognition and support for her dance pursuits from organizations such as The Boston Foundation, National YoungArts Foundation, Maryland State Arts Council, and Alliance for California Traditional Arts.

Photo credit: Chella Vaidyanathan

Madhvi Venkatesh | Dancer

Selected Past Performances

Solo PerformancesASHA for Education Foundation, Irvine, CA (2024)Hindu Cultural Center of Tennessee, Nashville, TN (2022)Rasika Ranjani Sabha, Chennai, India (2019)Art on the Terrace, Chennai, India (2018)Artscape Festival, Baltimore, MD (2015)Kartik Fine Arts, Chennai, India (2014)Embassy of India, Washington, DC (2011)Madras Music Academy Spirit of Youth Festival, Chennai, India (2010)Yuva Bharati Kalpana Showcase, San Jose, CA (2008)Thaalam Cultural Trust, Thrissur, India (2005)

Group ProductionsPrakriti Dance
Through Fish Eyes at Jacob's Pillow, Beckett, MA (2022)Through Fish Eyes at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC (2019)Amba Shikandi at Evam Dance Festival, Mumbai, India (2018)Amba Shikandi at Kalabharati, Visakapatnam, India (2018)Prakriti: The Faces of Goddess Earth at Dance Place, Washington, DC (2017)Shakti Dance Company
Sant Meera at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY (2004)Prince to Buddha: The Journey to Enlightenment at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Los Angeles, CA (2003)Bhagavad Gita at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York, NY (2003)