Read More about how Divya is shaping the future of Dance & Culture. DANCE & CHOREOGRAPHY Divya’s artistic roots lie in her Bharatanatyam training under the revered Smt. & Sri Aravindan (Kalakshetra) and Karnataka Kalashree Guru Udupi Sri Laxminarayana. This classical foundation, imbued with her personal flair, has brought her performances to audiences from New York to Paris, Sydney to London, spellbinding global spectators. Expanding beyond Bharatanatyam, Divya embarked on a journey into Kathak, training under Smt. Jigyasa Giri and further honing her craft with masters like Smt. Gauri Sharma Tripathi, Smt. Kumudini Lakhia, and Smt. Aditi Mangaldas. Her Manch-Pravesh in Kathak was a showcase to her versatility across classical forms. Her work as a choreographer extends notably to the National Youth Music Theatre (UK) and the award-winning British theatre company Complicité, where she performed in the acclaimed production A Disappearing Number, which toured internationally, including Broadway and London’s West End. She continues her choreographic prowess collaborating with contemporary artists and companies. ​ MUSIC & COLLABORATION Music, deeply ingrained in Divya’s life stems from her family. Divya grew up steeped in Carnatic music with her mother Smt. Booma Kasturi, being a renowned musician herself. Being vocally trained with maestros such as Prof. Dr. T.V. Gopalakrishnan, Smt. Janaky Ramanujan, and Chitravina Ganesh has shaped her into a concert-level vocalist, uniting the worlds of sound and movement in her artistic practice. Divya’s musical prowess has led her to collaborate with global legends, including Sir Paul McCartney, Maestro Ilayaraja, and Nitin Sawhney. These encounters across diverse musical landscapes have defined her as an artist who seamlessly bridges the classical and contemporary worlds, from the rhythms of Carnatic music to Western symphonies. ​ TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION A pioneer in integrating technology with traditional dance forms, Divya became the first South-Asian dance artist to use 3-D hologram technology in her performances. This innovative approach has pushed the boundaries of performance arts and solidified her reputation as an artist unafraid to explore the future while staying rooted to the past. ​ EDUCATION & MENTORSHIP In addition to her performances and choreography, Divya is a passionate educator. She founded DKC Young Talents to nurture future generations of Indian dancers and is a visiting faculty member at prestigious institutions such as Trinity Laban and The London School of Contemporary Dance. Her teaching, much like her performance, is an intricate balance of classical knowledge and modern exploration, fostering a deep respect for tradition while encouraging innovative thinking. Divya’s extended influence in India, founded the SRINIDI Cultural Trust in 2005. The trust has curated an annual arts festival in Chennai, showcasing performances and nurturing an appreciation for the Indian Classical Arts. ​  THEATRE & TELEVISION Divya has also made significant strides in Television. Working with major Indian channels like Sun Network, Jaya TV, Doordarshan, and Raj TV, she took on roles ranging from news reading and program anchoring to directing a children’s dance-learning series. Her contributions to the BBC’s Look East have extended her reach to a broader, international audience. ​ ONGOING WORK & FUTURE PROJECTS Divya’s lifelong commitment to learning continues with celebrated mentors like Smt. Nandini Ramani and Shri Mavin Khoo. Her recent selection as a QuestLab Artist at Studio Wayne McGregor and participation in the Doing Dramaturgy course through South East Dance, UK, have deepened her explorations of dramaturgy in dance and performance. Her critically acclaimed one-woman show, To Varnam...With Love—which merged storytelling with classical forms—toured the UK, leaving audiences captivated by its depth and emotions. Following this success, she launched #OurVarnam, an international outreach project aimed at connecting global audiences to the intricate beauty of South Asian classical arts. Whether she’s on stage performing, in the studio teaching, or behind the scenes creating new work, Divya’s passion for dance, music, and innovation shines through. Her ability to break down barriers—whether cultural, disciplinary, or technological—makes her not just a dancer, but a true ambassador of the arts.