'Meenal's Academy of Performing Arts' and 'Radhika Karandikar Dance' present,
NRUTYARPAN is a Studio Baithak—an intimate way to experience the depth, beauty, and storytelling of Bharatanatyam in a close and personal setting. It is Radhika Karandikar’s tribute and offering of gratitude for her 10-year journey of learning and growing in Bharatanatyam under the guidance of her Guru, renowned Bharatanatyam artiste Shri Vaibhav Arekar. Through this performance, she celebrates a decade of learning, artistic exploration, and the invaluable teachings that have shaped her journey as a dancer.
The performance will be followed by a meet & greet with Radhika, accompanied by chai and light snacks, offering an opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate together.
Radhika Karandikar is a San Diego–based Bharatanatyam practitioner and teacher, and a disciple of renowned Bharatanatyam artiste Shri Vaibhav Arekar. She was a core company dancer with his dance company, Sankhya, for over eight years. She holds a Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam and is a recipient of the CCRT Scholarship from the Government of India. Radhika has performed at prestigious festivals and venues in India and abroad, including the Music Academy Chennai, Natya Kala Conference, Khajuraho Festival, and Dance for Dance Festival. She currently performs as a solo artist across the United States on renowned stages and teaches students both online and in person from San Diego.