Acclaimed dancer duo Veena & Dhanya were initiated into Classical arts during their early childhood and have been learning and performing classical arts for close to three decades. The duo is known for their histrionics in Abhinaya (expression) and their adherence to classical dexterity. They have several traditional and contemporary choreographies to their credit, which have won them appreciation and rave reviews across the globe. They are trained and proficient in 4 classical Indian art forms, Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattom, Kuchipudi and Carnatic Music, each of these art forms are demanding and require specialised training. They are fortunate to have trained under legendary Gurus in each of these styles. They are disciples of Guru Natyavisharade Smt. Narmada (late), Director, Sakuntala Nrithyalaya, Bangalore for Bharathanatyam, and Guru Pamashree Smt. Kalamandalam Kshemavathy and Guru Smt Kalamandalam Radhika for Mohiniyattam. They are presently pursuing their Masters in dance from Sastra University under the guidance of Padma Bhushan Dr Padma Subrahmanyam. The sisters also trained under Guru Smt. Manju Bhargavee for Kuchipudi and extensively work with her, in the dance drama format of Kuchipudi. The sisters have also been learning Carnatic Music for over 20 years and are under the tutelage of renowned vocalist Sangeetha Kala Acharya Vid. Smt. Neela Ramgopal. They run the Nirgala School of performing Arts along with their brother Ashwin Nair. Their school is dedicated to imparting to the coming generation the classical arts that they imbibed from their Gurus. Their teaching has a holistic approach and the students are exposed to History, Philosophy, Music and other allied subjects along with the practical aspects of the art.
Speciality: Classical