Bala Saravanan Loganathan
A highly versatile dancer who willingly takes on the challenge of any role – even portraying a woman – Bala has blossomed into a strong, intelligent, and mature dancer since Yaatra (2014). In a genre where male dancers are a rarity, Bala's love for Bharatanatyam started at a very early age. That interest spurred him to attend classes at Nrityalaya Aesthetics Society, Bhaskar's Arts Academy's teaching wing, where he was trained by the late V Rajandran. He continued honing his skills under Neewin Hershall and is now a student of Ambujah Thiru. After serving the nation, Bala returned to the dance scene in 2018 with Singai Sathir and Manohra. His depiction of the Katiyakaran in Kutrala Kuravanji (2019) was well received by the audience and was testament for his ability to bring out his individuality in the characters that he donned.
Bavani Devi Jesus Ilango
Bavani’s journey in Bharatanatyam started when she was five years old. A graceful and elegant dancer, Bavani’s passion for the art form grew deeper over the years and culminated in her Diploma in Bharatanatyam under Guru Neewin Hershall in 2018. She auditioned successfully to become part of BAA’s Junior Company in 2021, and has been a Company dancer since 2023. She gave her maiden BAA performance in Façade (2024) and has been smitten with the stage since. For the past seven years, Bavani has also had the opportunity to learn Kathakali under the guidance of Guru Kalamandalam Biju and was part of the BAA Kathakali Troupe that toured to Kerala, India in 2024.
Biju Gowripriya
Gowri has been learning Bharatanatyam at Nrityalaya Aesthetics Society since the age of six under the guidance of Guru Ambujah Thiru and completed her Diploma in Bharatanatyam in 2024. A dancer with a keen interest in storytelling and characterisation, she is drawn to works that explore culture, history, and identity through movement. Since joining the BAA Company in 2019, Gowri has performed in several productions including Marabu – The First Ripple (2019), Kutrala Kuravanji (2019), Marabu – The Forgotten Sentinels (2021), and Yantra Mantra (2022). She is best known for her portrayal of the titular role in Radin Mas (2023), where her expressive abhinaya and nuanced performance brought the legendary princess vividly to life.
C Dayanita Rani
A strong and agile dancer, Dayanita started at age five with Guru Ambujah Thiru and completed her Diploma in Bharatanatyam in 2024. She was talent-spotted early and was selected to play lead roles in Nrityalaya productions such as Muruga in Shashti (2017) and Vanar in Crocodile Tears (2015). As a BAA Company dancer, Dayanita has performed on numerous platforms, including Yantra Mantra for the Singapore International Festival of Arts (2022), Sudar (2023), and Bandhana (2025). She pushed her artistic boundaries in her portrayals of Astrologer Yingtai in Butterfly Lovers (2021 & 2022), Manmatha in Kutrala Kuravanji (2019) and the Mother in Amma (2025). Dayanita is also an accomplished Carnatic vocalist, and completed her Diploma in Carnatic Vocal with Distinction in 2022. More recently, she has taken to expanding her creative practice through choreographic explorations and collaborations.
Davinya Ramathas
Davinya is a Bharatanatyam dancer and disciple of Guru Ambujah Thiru. Since joining Bhaskar's Arts Academy as a Company dancer in 2016, she has cultivated a strong foundation in the art form while actively exploring new modes of performance and collaboration. Her artistic journey has seen her perform in multicultural and interdisciplinary works with organizations including the Singapore International Festival of Arts, Sri Warisan Som Said Performing Arts, Jazz Association Singapore, and TENG Ensemble. A familiar presence in BAA productions, Davinya is particularly drawn to storytelling and cross-cultural dialogue through movement. Known for her commitment to precision, adaptability, and continuous learning, she approaches each creative process with curiosity and discipline as she continues to develop her artistic voice.
Kaavya Ganeshan
Kaavya started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of 7 and is currently under the tutelage of Guru Ambujah Thiru. She was selected to be a member of BAA’s Junior Company in 2020 and subsequently Company in 2023. Over the years, she has grown and matured as a dancer through her performances in Butterfly Lovers (2021), Yantra Mantra (2022) and Amma (2025). She was also a part of Mediacorp Vasantham programmes such as Aayiram Malargale (2021) and Mahakavi Bharathiyar (2022). Kaavya finds great joy and inspiration in her involvement with the BAA community and looks forward to many more years of dancing and learning.
L Divyaasri
Divya started learning Bharatanatyam at the age of six from Guru Padmini Subramaniam and completed her Diploma in 2021 under the tutelage of Guru Ambujah Thiru. In recent years, Divya has displayed diligence and determination, and has bloomed into a confident dancer. A member of BAA’s Junior Company in 2019, and subsequently Company in 2023, she has performed in Kutrala Kuravanji (2019), Sudar (2023), Stree (2024) and Façade (2024), as well as in the annual Kantha Shashti recitations. In 2018, she performed in Community Chest Singapore’s Fundraiser event. In parallel, Divya also learns the flute, and attained her Diploma in Flute in 2025. Her exposure to the performing arts has inspired her to further hone her skills and explore various facets of the art.
Nishalini Lakchimanathas
Nishalini started dancing at age nine. She completed her Diploma in Bharatanatyam under Guru Neewin Hershall in 2010 and since then this expressive and bold dancer has been part of numerous great productions including Butterfly Lovers (2021 & 2022), Manohra (2018), Sampoorna Ramayana (2012), Chakra (2012) and XPressions (2013). Nishalini was also part of the dance troupe that went to New Zealand, Sri Lanka, India and Indonesia. She remains a passionate dancer and continues to bring her personality into her performances.
Priya Nair
Following her Arangetram under Guru Usharani Maniam, Priya became a disciple of Guru Santha Bhaskar. She now continues her artistic growth as a mentee under Guru Meenakshy Bhaskar. Priya has presented over 400 performances, including at the Brihadeeswara, Kumbakonam, and Chidambaram temples in India. She performed a solo katcheri, Bharathamum Bhaarathiyum, and was conferred the title Natya Chudar Oli. She spent a decade as a resident dance teacher at Senpaga Vinayagar Music and Dance Academy and as a SYF trainer, attaining multiple Gold with Honours awards. Priya also serves as a Nattuvanar in various Arangetrams and dance programmes. Trained in Nattuvangam under Guru Neewin Hershall and Madurai R Muralidharan (India), she currently continues konnakkol training with Vidwan Somashekar Jois (India).
Shamini Subramaniam
Shamini started learning Bharatanatyam at the tender age of six. She completed her Diploma in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of Guru Ambujah Thiru in 2021. With numerous Nrityalaya performances under her belt, including Shashti (2017), Shamini successfully auditioned into BAA’s Junior Company. Since then, she has been promoted to the Company and has performed in works such as Manohra (2018), Kutrala Kuranvanji (2019), the Marabu trilogy and Facade (2024). She was also part of the BAA troupe that represented Singapore in Ninh Binh, Vietnam in 2018. A hardworking and enthusiastic dancer, Shamini hopes to continue learning the nuances of being a good performer on stage.
Vaarsha Nair
Initiated into Bharatanatyam at age five by the late Mrs Santha Bhaskar, Vaarsha went on to train with Guru Neewin Hershall, completing her Diploma in 2018 and her Arangetram in 2019. Her artistry was further showcased in her solo recital, Samtripthi (2020), which demonstrated her technical prowess and expressive depth. In 2018, Vaarsha joined BAA's Junior Company, and debuted in Manohra that same year. She was promoted to the Company in 2023 and since then has appeared in productions like Marabu - Footprints of an Artist (2022) and Facade (2024). She has also performed on prestigious platforms, including the Shivaratri Festival in Chidambaram in 2025, and was a part of the BAA troupe in Bali, Sri Lanka, and Chennai. Vaarsha continues to broaden her horizons by studying Mohiniyattam under the tutelage of Smt. Kalamandalam Pushpalatha and gave her maiden performance at Bhaskareeyam in 2023.
Vishnupriya Nadarajan
Vishnupriya began her dance journey at the age of five and completed her Diploma in Bharatanatyam in 2018 under the tutelage of Guru Neewin Hershall. An unassuming and committed dancer who has blossomed in recent years, Vishnupriya believes dance has helped her immensely to grow as an individual. Having successfully auditioned into the Junior Company, she gave her debut performance in BAA’s People Get Connected 2.0 in 2021. Since then, she has developed a love for the stage and gave stellar performances in works such as Butterfly Lovers (2021 & 2022), Façade (2024) and Bandhana (2025). As a Company dancer since 2023, Vishnupriya looks forward to being part of many more memorable productions in the future.
