Madhu Nataraj is a Kathak and contemporary dancer from Bangalore, and the Artistic Director of STEM Dance Kampini, Bangalore, who was named one of India’s “young achievers” by the India Today.
Maya K. Rao is a performer and teacher whose work ranges from stand up comedy to multimedia rock concerts to dance, and is known for the dynamism of her performances which straddle between dance and theatre. She hails from India. http://www.narthaki.com/hplinks/tofu3mr.html
Navtej S. Johar is an acclaimed Bharatanatyam-trained dancer, choreographer and yoga practitioner from India, who has won accolades for his cutting-edge choreography. He has worked internationally with companies and artists like Bill T Jones/Arnie Zane Co, The Chandralekha Group, Keith Khan and the New York City Opera. www.navtejjohar.com
Ramli Ibrahim needs no introduction to Indian dance enthusiasts in Singapore. One of Malaysia’s most internationally acclaimed dancers and choreographers, he was a founding member of the Sydney Dance Company in Australia and today is known as a classical Indian dance guru who has groomed some of Malaysia’s finest young dancers. He formed the SUTRA Dance Theatre in 1983, which trains young Malaysian dancers and promotes awareness of traditional, classical and contemporary dance. http://www.vimoksha.com/content/view/210/238/
Elizabeth de Roza is a theatre director, performer and educator who specialises in movement-based performances, drawing from traditional Asian theatrical training/performing methods and contemporary theatre ideas. She has trained in yoga and kalarripayattu and since 2001 has focused on creating solo performances. She is an Associate Artist of The Substation.
Jayanthi Siva trained in Indian classical dance (Bharatanatyam and Odissi) and moved into theatre and contemporary dance, obtaining a Masters of Fine Arts (Dance) from the University of Queensland. A performer, educator, producer, and pilates practitioner, Jayanthi is known for her contemporary dance theatre collaborations with writers, musicians, actors and movement artists.