Guru
Nartanaalaya – The Temple of Dance
Chandna is the founder and Artistic Director of “Nartanaalaya – The Temple of Dance,” established to promote the art of dance. Over the decades, she has choreographed and performed numerous dance pieces and ballets in India, London, Cambodia, Greece, and across the USA. Her journey is marked by continuous growth, fueled by a profound love for dance, a commitment to community service, and a belief in dance's power to inspire and unite.
Guru
Smt. Chandna (Veturi) Talluri
Chandna is a versatile Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dancer, renowned for her notable performances and innovative blend of dance and visual art (Chitra Natyam). Holding dual master's degrees in Software Engineering and Kuchipudi, she is a passionate performer, choreographer, and researcher and a full-time seasoned software professional based in California, USA.
Chandna has had the privilege of performing globally, which has shaped her identity as an artist and educator and earned her numerous accolades. Dedicated to community service and mentorship, she collaborates with local organizations and guides emerging dancers. As a member of CID UNESCO and KnowYourRoots, she works to preserve and promote dance as a cultural expression.Chandna began her training in Bharatanatyam under the guidance of eminent Natyacharya, Guru Sri V.S. Ramamoorthy, and learned Kuchipudi from Guru Nataraja Ramakrishna at the age of four, continuing her studies under Smt. Uma Rama Rao for several years.
Workshops of Nartanaalaya
Om Sri Bharata Kshetram School of Fine Arts
Surya Narayana Murthy holds academic achievements with a graduation in Vaishnavism, post-graduation in History and Dance, a Masters in Business Administration, and an M.Phil in History from renowned institutions such as Madras University, Karnataka University, Alagappa, Nalanda Universities, and Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts.
Internationally renowned as a virtuosic soloist artist, Surya Narayana Murthy has performed in countries across Europe, Asia, Russia, the USA, and Canada. He imparts his knowledge to both beginners and senior students, teaching them the fine nuances of Bharatanatyam at the Om Sri Bharata Kshetram School of Fine Arts.”
"Kalaimamani Sri J. Surya Narayana Murthy
One of the foremost classical dancers in Chennai, is a renowned exponent of Bharatanatyam in the Kalakshetra style. He was born into a family dedicated to Indian classical music and commenced his training under eminent gurus like Padmabhushan “The Dhananjayans.”
Surya Narayana Murthy is a performer, teacher, and choreographer, earning high respect in the Bharatanatyam dance world for over four decades. He holds a ‘Top’ grade artist status with Doordarshan and has carved a niche in teaching and performing the art of Bharatanatyam. Currently, he serves as a Bharatanatyam Faculty in Kalakshetra College of Fine Arts. He has conceptualized and choreographed over 200 Keerthanas, Thevaram, Thiruppugazh, and Thirupavai, along with 40 Hanuman Chalisa slokas, as well as theatrical dance dramas on MahaGanapathy, Andal, Valli Thirumanam, Sri Venkateswara Vaibhava, Seetharama Kalyanam, Iyappa Charitham, and Thirunavukarasu Charitham, which have been acclaimed for their fine display of visual geometry.
Surya Narayana Murthy is the recipient of the prestigious Tamil Nadu State Award “Kalaimamani.” He has also been honored with Kala Poorna, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Nrithya Kala Bharathi, Natya Kala Sironmani, and Isai Kalaimani, among other accolades.