Avijit Das
Artist, dancer, and indian clssical dance in Bengaluru, India
THE ARTISTE
Avijit Das (Avi) is a spirited dancer who believes in Indian classical dance as not only a medium of showcasing the rich tradition but also a naturalistic channel of expression that is innate to all cultures. With an immense conviction in the modern interpretations of classical dance, he challenges his audience to rejuvenate their sense of aesthetics.
Like a glimpse in the mirror, Avi’s fire brand style of work both when performing as well as teaching, aim to encourage self-identity in the viewers or students. Avi is also an excellent team player who share his passion for perfection and constantly strives to incorporate new ideas to create exciting choreography. He is eager to collaborate and any artist can easily partake the wealth of his exquisite art history.
Avijit Das is grade artist from Chennai Doordarshan.
BACKGROUND
Avi was initiated into Bharatanatyam at the age of five under the guidance of Smt. Sanaka Biswas of Shanti Niketan, West Bengal, India. Avi obtained his Diploma in Bharatanatyam from Kalakshetra (Rukmini Devi College of Fine Arts), Chennai, India (http://www.kalakshetra.in/) on a meritorious scholarship in 2011. He also developed keen interest in the Kuchipudi style of dance. After initial training in Kuchipudi Art Academy under legendary Guru Sri Vempati Chinna Satyam (http://www.kuchipudi.com/) and renowned Kuchipudi exponent Smt. Manju Bharggavee, he is currently training under the guidance of Sri Jaikishore Mosalikanti (http://shivamohanam.com/shivamohanam/).
Avi also has a Diploma in Carnatic music.