As an accomplished and dedicated artist of Bharatanatyam, a celebrated Indian classical dance form, Megha has over two decades of experience both as a performer and as a teacher. She is a Graded Doordarshan Artist and currently serving as the Board of Directors of Downtown Bentonville Inc. and is Selected for inclusion on the Arkansas Arts On Tour (AOT) and  Arts in Education (AIE) Rosters. Over the past decade, Megha has captivated the hearts of audiences across the Central U.S at multiple venues.

I have been passionate about Bharathanatyam since the age of six, guided by many Gurus, with Smt. Kokila Sriram helping me reach my Arangetram at Music Academy, Mylapore, Chennai in 2006. Specializing in the Tanjore style, I had the honor of performing among 1000 dancers at the Tanjore temple’s 1000-year celebration and alongside Nithya Sree Mahadevan at Kamaraj Arangam. As a member of ABHAI, I benefited from workshops with renowned gurus like Alarmel Valli and Padma Subramanian. My teaching journey began by assisting my Guru and later teaching my own classes in Chennai before moving to the USA. I hold a B.Pharm degree from SRM University and worked for two years at Zifo Technologies in Chennai.

I am Sreeja Karan, the program coordinator at Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance. While I’m not a dancer, my passion for dance and music drives me to ensure everything runs seamlessly. I love being part of this vibrant community and helping our academy flourish every day.

A graduate of commerce, married and mother of 3 kids is an enthusiastic and passionate individual who loves dance, art, and education. I am a creative, flexible, and hardworking individual who approaches every task with a love of lifelong learning. I am excited to bring my creativity, flexibility, and dedication to the Dhirana team, where I can grow both personally and professionally. My time off to care for my children has only deepened my appreciation for balancing work and life, and I have stayed engaged with the industry through volunteer work.