Shakthi Shethralaya Dance School

Srimathi. Karthika Devi Ganesh is the founder of Shakthi Shethralaya Dance School in Calgary, Alberta. She believes Bharatanatyam is a way of life - An art form that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers and communicates in a language devoid of mysticism. She is carving a niche for herself by exploring facets of this sacred art within the norms and boundaries of cultural tradition. As a Gold Medalist from the late honourable president Sri. Shankar Dayal Sharma, she has now successfully finished her Doctorate in Bharatanatyam. She started the art at age five and learnt under various gurus. She believes she is always a student despite having given numerous public performances. She has performed in several prestigious events, including The Natyanjali Festival, and has won multiple prominent awards. She has also served on international TV channels like Jaya TV and Asianet. Her expression (Abhinaya) and pure body movements (Anga Sutham) are why Chennai, a major city in India, has acknowledged her as a state-level Bharatanatyam Artist. Several critics have acclaimed her stage presence, dance productions, stamina, expressions (Abhinaya) and footwork abilities. With a master's degree in English Literature and Mass Communication, she strives to blend her abilities in the right proportion to carve a niche for herself as a classical dancer and a program producer. She was the director of many classical dance shows on regional TV channels while working as a news producer and a news reader on international TV channels. Her experience includes performing and fundraising for various cultural organizations in India and North America. Organizations like the Leukemia Society, the CHESS organization (an organization/orphanage for HIV+ kids,) the Sri Anagha Datta Society of Alberta and more.

Karthika Ganesh is celebrated and recognized for her unique poses, and exceptional rhythmic movements by the connoisseurs of art