Lead Performers

REYA ROSHAN

Reya Roshan has been training in Bharatanatyam for over 17 years under the tutelage of Guru Smt. Padmaja Kelam and completed her Arangetram in 2018 at the age of 12. Over the years, she has performed at numerous cultural events and productions, including Keiko Guest’s Alzheimer’s Fundraiser and North Atlanta Dance Academy’s production Pirates of the Phantom Waves in 2019 and 2023. She was also the winner of the IACA Talent Competition in 2022 and has further enriched her training through productions and workshops conducted by Madurai R. Muralidharan and Smt. Aishwarya Balasubramanian. Reya is currently a sophomore at Georgia Tech studying Public Policy on the Pre-Law track and continues her passion for dance as captain of Georgia Tech’s premier competitive Indian classical dance team, GT Pulse.

PRIYANKA KASULA

I was introduced to Bharatanatyam as a child by Guru Smt. Prakhya Jayashri. I am currently training under Guru Smt. Chaitanya Kusuma Priya for over 15 years. I am associated with Kalaivani Dance academy and mentored by Guru Padmaja Kelam since 2019.

I am a graded Doordarshan artist.

I have had the privilege of performing at various dance festivals, events and temples.

I played lead roles in dance productions, Drishti curated by Guru Padmaja Kelam and Vayuputra curated by Guru Madurai R Muralidharan.

Ayshwarya Sridharan

Ayshwarya Sridharan's passion for Bharathanatyam has been a lifelong journey that began at the tender age of 4. Under the esteemed guidance of Gurus Kum. Suryakala, Smt. Kamakshi Jayaraman, and Shri Shankar Kandasamy at the Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) in Madras, India, she completed her Arangetram in 1996, marking a significant milestone in her dance career. Her performances, with grace and precision, have captivated audiences across numerous dance shows and productions associated with TFA.

Today, Ayshwarya continues to refine her art at the Kalaivani Academy in GA, under the expert tutelage of Padmaja Kelam and Siddharth Kelam. Her journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to preserving and elevating this ancient art form.

 Beyond the stage, Ayshwarya is a dynamic force in her professional and personal life. She excels as a Senior Product Manager in Cybersecurity, bringing the same passion and commitment to her role. A mother to a High School Junior who follows in her artistic footsteps at Kalaivani Academy, Ayshwarya balances her life as a pageant winner, fitness enthusiast, and renowned emcee, all while nurturing her family in Marietta, GA.

For Ayshwarya, dance is more than just a craft; it is a means of inspiring others to discover their own rhythm and embrace the beauty of life through movements.