Vidya Guhan
Vidya learned Carnatic music as a child, and played the veena at a professional level in Singapore. Inspired by her daughter, Vidya started learning Bharatanatyam as an adult under the tutelage of guru Smt. Suganda Sreenath in Fremont, CA, in the Kalakshetra style. When Vidya relocated to Kirkland, WA, she was fortunate to continue her training under guru Smt. Subhashini Vijay Santhanam of the From Within Academy. From her, Vidya is learning the nuances of several different styles of Bharatanatyam, advanced technical skills in dance and nattuvangam, and the fine art of abhinaya. Vidya completed her arangetram successfully under the guidance of guru Smt. Subhashini Vijay Santhanam in July 2009. She treasures her immense passion for Bharatanatyam and feels most fulfilled when she expresses herself honestly and completely through her dance, and is able to connect emotionally with the audience. Bharatanatyam has been a tremendous source of personal and spiritual growth for her, but most of all, it is sheer fun and joy.