Karnataka Kalashri Dr Anuradha Vikranth is a renowned Bharatanatyam and Bharatanrityam danseuse of India, known for her creativity, versatility and grace. Her abounding thirst for in-depth knowledge in the field of dance and her consistently enthusiastic commitment as a performing artist have enabled her to blend tradition with innovation and create a niche for herself as an exceptional dancer, an inspiring teacher, a creative choreographer and an able organizer.

As a direct disciple of Padma Vibhushan Guru Dr Padma Subrahmanyam, Anuradha has undergone intensive training in Karanas and the principles of Natyashastra. She has also received Bharatanatyam training under Guru Smt. Nirupama Rajendra and Guru Smt. Narmada.

A commerce graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, Anuradha pursued her passion for dance by earning a Master’s degree in Bharatanatyam from SASTRA University, Thanjavur. She further completed her doctoral research titled Aesthetics of Choreography – from the works of Dr Padma
Subrahmanyam with reference to the Chaturvidha Abhinaya under the guidance of Dr Gayatri Kannan and was conferred a Ph.D. by SASTRA University

An ‘A’ graded artist of Doordarshan, Anuradha Vikranth is the Secretary of the World Dance Alliance–Karnataka Chapter. She has served as a member of the Academic Council of the Karnataka State Dr Gangubai Hangal Music and Performing Arts University. She has also served as the visiting faculty (Dance) at the Sri Sathya Sai University of Performing Arts.

Anuradha Vikranth’s dance institution Drishti Art Centre has been granted recognition from the Sri Sathya Sai University for Human Excellence to offer certificate and diploma courses in the field of dance.

She is also one of the very few dancers in Bharatanatyam to adopt ‘Chitra Nritya’ wherein she draws the picture of a ‘peacock’ with her feet during the dance in the presentation entitled “Mayura Sandesha”. She was guided by Guru Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay for this much appreciated dance feature.

Anuradha Vikranth has given numerous performances on prestigious occasions at major cultural centres in India, USA, Canada, UK and UAE. Her performances have always enthralled art lovers, connoisseurs of dance, and critics from India and abroad.

Anuradha had the privilege of choreographing ‘Janapada Vaibhava’ with about 1100 folk artists for the historic Vishwa Kannada Sammelana. Anuradha Vikranth was one of the master judges for the popular dance reality show ‘Thaka Dhimi Tha’ aired in the Colors Kannada channel.

Dr Anuradha Vikranth has also conceptualised and choreographed “Mahabharata – The Essence of Life”, that was staged at The Civic, Barnsley, UK, in collaboration with eARTHkala – Meaningful Art, UK and was commissioned by the Arts Council England. The production showcased her artistic vision and contribution to promoting Indian classical dance internationally.

Some of her Choreographic Works, Productions

• PUNYAKOTI – A moving story depicting the virtues of honesty, kindness and the importance of keeping one’s vows
• AIKYAM – The Supreme Union
• SRISHTI – An ode to the Creator, Creation and Celebration of that Creation
• ANTHARDHWANI – The inner voice
• SRI KRISHNA PARIKSHANAM – Adaptation of DVG’s literary work “Sri Krishna Parikshanam”
• JAYATI MAHATI – The pre-eminence of Woman
• MAYURA SANDESHA – Anirupana Chitra Nritya
• MAANINI – A celebration of Womanhood through the ages
• SAMBRAMA – Festivals of India
• PĀNCHAJANYA – The essence of life – Mahabharata retold
• VIJAYANAGARA VAIBHAVA – Singing the glory of the Vijayanagara Kingdom
• SHAKTI – The power of nine emotions of Goddess Durga
• SUNDARA VISHWAM – Celebrating the circle of life
• SHIVA PĀDA – depicting the significance of surrendering to lord Shiva’s feet
• SWARNARPANAM – Jewels of Shakthi
• STHREE – Mythology to today – Women of all times
• NAVARASA NATARAJA – Portrayal of the nine expressions from the life of Lord Shiva
• SHAKTI BHAKTI MUKTHI – A life story of Akka Mahadevi
• EESHAM SARVESHAM – Feature on Lord Shiva
• NAVASANDHI NRITYA – A temple dance ritual
• SREE RAMA VAIBHAVA – Depicting the life story of Sree Rama
• SAMVADA – A Rhythmic dialect between different forms of dance
• RADHE SHYAM – Dance feature describing eternal love of Radha and Krishna
• DASHAVATARA – Dance feature unfolding the ten avataras of Lord Vishnu
• VASANTHA VAIBHAVA – A joyous dance feature celebrating spring season
• RHYTHMS – A blend of classical, contemporary and folk dance
• THUNGA TARANGA – A dance feature on Sri Kuvempu’s poetry
• NRITYA RANG – A glimpse into the folk dance forms of India

Some of her Performances

• Nitya Nritya – Bengaluru
• Rangbhagh National Dance and Music Festival – Hyderabad
• Bangalore Habba – Bengaluru
• Suvarna Karnataka Utsav – Mumbai
• Nadam Dance Festival – Bengaluru
• Nirantaram Dance and Music Festival
• Ananya Nritya Neerajana – Bengaluru
• Samskruti National Dance Festival – Bengaluru
• Rasa Sanje Festival – Bengaluru
• Kala Utsav – Hyderabad, Ravindra Bharati
• Kalaarnava National Dance and Music festival, Bengaluru
• Infosys Puligere Utsav
• Navvarsh Mahotsav, Bengaluru
• Aanegundhi Utsava 2024
• Nada Habba Dasara Utsava, Sahakarnagar, Bengaluru
• 84th Year Bhagavata Mela Nataka Mahotsava, Melattur
• Nrithya Bharatanjali 2023, Bengaluru
• Nrithya Utsava 2024- 49th year of Natyakalakshetra, Bengaluru
• Rajmahal Vilas Sangeetha Sabha, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Infosys Foundation- Dasara Celebration and Silver Jubliee Celebration, Bengaluru
• Ghantasala Centenary Celebration by Rangamma Bheemappa Chetty Lalita Kala Trust and Kala Pradarshini (Chennai)
• Thiruppavai Festival 2024, Bengaluru
• Pravaha Dance Festival, Bengaluru
• VK Kannada Habba by Vijaya Karnataka, Bengaluru
• Festivals of India organized by Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan and Infosys Foundation, Mysuru
• Navaratri Music and Dance Festival organised by Vidwan R K Srikantan Trust (R), SVN Music Academy and RMV Sangeetha Sabha.
• Navarasa Sanje by Sukrutees
• CKS-NDRK Educational Institute’s Founders Day, Hasanambha Kalakshetra Hassan
• Kalā Samanvay, Music and Dance Festival organised by the Sri Siddartha Medical College, Tumkuru

Press/Media about Anuradha Vikranth

• Anuradha Vikranth assured stage presence, mature abhinaya and controlled nritta vouching for the attraction of a solo Bharatanatyam recital. – The Hindu
• One was torn between watching her feet and her face. – The Hindu.
• She has been noted as a visual treat, stealing hearts of audience. – Deccan Herald
• Admired for her fluidity and artistry. – The Hindu
• Marked as a good dancer and splendid choreographer. – The Deccan Herald
• The beautiful choreographic rendering that was perfectly chiseled and made striking poses the hallmark. – The Times of India
• Anuradha Vikranth stole the hearts of the audience with her amazing piece Krishnam Vande Jagadguru. Her performance was a visual treat. – The Deccan Herald
• Anuradha stole the show with her mercurial Bharatanatya performance. She was as articulate in nritta and nritya as in abhinaya. Her expressive eyes could tell hundred of tales. Her limbs moved with great fluidity and artistry. The rhythm was always intact and she was on the right beat. – The Hindu
• Anuradha Vikranth’s performance depicted the beauty of spring, mesmerizing audience with her graceful movements. Radha pining for her beloved was aptly portrayed through expressions filled with clarity, intensity and focus. – The New Indian Express
• Anuradha‘s experience in dancing came to the fore in the execution of teasing jatis. – The Hindu
• Anuradha Vikranth is not only a good dancer but also a splendid choreographer combining and exploring modern dance techniques with classical dance. – Deccan Herald
• What was remarkable in Anuradha’s performance was the mobility of her face. Her mukhija revealed a mature understanding of the padam. – The Indian Express
• The depth of abhinaya came about in Anuradha’s rendition. The beautiful choreographic rendering was perfectly chiseled and made striking poses the hallmark. – The Times Of India
• Anuradha Vikrant’s graceful exposition of the ashtapadi evoked a beautiful vision of Krishna dancing with the gopis, and was punctuated with flawless footwork. – The Hindu
• Anuradha was very impressive with good angika and controlled abhinaya. – The Hindu
• There is an element of élan in her movements and she has an attractive stage presence that helps her project expressions in a communicative manner. – Dr Sunil Kothari, Art Historian, Critic And Scholar, for Narthaki.com
• Anuradha’s nritta, as in the varnam and tillana, was akin to the gamaka in music, her clear lines and firm foot blending with the gliding, swaying and sliding movements almost as a sequel to the rhythmic aspect. – Jyoti Raghuram, Senior Critic And Scholar, for Narthaki.com
• The presentation that was creatively choreographed by Anuradha Vikranth, who also played the role of the main character, reduced the audience to tears of joy and realization of values. – Arjun Bharadwaj, scholar and researcher, for Narthaki.com