Tradition Distilled,
Presence Amplified.

Rasa • Rhythm • Rigour

A movement practice that captures the soul of Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu & Yoga. Bringing ourselves closer to the Here and Now.

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About Sarveshan

“South African Bharatanatyam artiste of Indian origin.”

Based in Tamil Nadu, India, Sarveshan’s practice moves between classical rigour and contemporary expression, drawing from Bharatanatyam, Kalaripayattu, Yoga, Indian folk forms, Kathak and Carnatic music. Grounded in rigorous training and ongoing research, his work explores cultural identity and the body in performance.

He began his training under Savitri Naidoo, a student of Pandanallur Srinivasa Pillai and Indira Rajan, and continued under renowned Gurus Shanta and V.P. Dhananjayan. Sarveshan holds a BA Honours in Performance Studies from the University of Cape Town (2021), where he developed a parallel interest in dance research and critical performance theory.

His professional experience includes work with Bharata Kalanjali, Spanda Dance Company (led by Leela Samson), Anikaya Dance Theatre, and the University of Cape Town. These collaborations have supported his growth as a performer, choreographer, and teacher.

Some of the notable performances he has been a part of include Kaadhal Valli Kanda Murugan by The Dhananjayan, Nadi by Spanda Dance Company, Krishna by Shijith Nambiar, Conference of The Birds by Wendy Jehlen, Rite of Spring by Seeta Patel, and many more.

Awards & titles

Gutty Vasu Endowment Prize for Best Performer — Madras Music Academy’s Spirit of Youth Festival (2017)
Natya Purna — Bharata Kalanjali
Natya Bhaarathi — Visakha Art & Dance Association
Yuva Kalaa Bhaarathi — Bhaarat Kalaachaar

In 2021–2022, he was awarded the Kalaavahini Junior Fellowship, an initiative by Malavika Sarukkai, through which he created and premiered his solo work KailāsaKrishna.