About Guru - Mayura Academy of Dance
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Smt. Swapna Suresh started learning Bharatanatyam (Thanjavur Style) at the age of 4 from Guru Smt.Teresa David in (Thootukudi) Tuticorin. She studied this art form for 12 years under her Guru’s guidance. During the learning curve, Swapna performed numerous times and went on to win various commendations.
Ms. Swapna has a Bachelors in Computer Science and Masters in Information Technology. However her heart has always followed her passion for Bharatanatyam which helped her accomplish her Master of Arts in Bharatanatyam under University of Madras. The Foundation of Swapna's perseverence can be credited to her parents who stood beside her in every decision as well as her Guru who always emphasized on two aspects, Dedication and Hard work. |
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Training in Classical Carnatic Music for 11 years, with Smt. Bavani Subramanian and later with Guru Shri Trichy Narayanan helped Swapna achieve a deeper Sadhana for Bharatanatyam during her formative years.
The next chapter of her learning was under the esteemed training of Guru Smt. N. Beena in Chennai.
Smt. Beena is an expert in both Bharatanatyam & Mohiniattam. This elevated Swapna to develop her craft and understand the intricate elements of Bharatanatyam. Swapna was also trained in Mohiniattam for 2 years in parallel to her Bharatanatyam education under Smt. Beena.
To bring this beautiful journey of Guru Shiksha to a complete circle, Swapna had the honor of completing her Course Certificate in Bharatanatyam at Shiva Shakti Natyalayam with her Respected Guru Smt. Teresa David.
Swapna Suresh began offering Bharatanatyam classes since 2008 in College Station, TX and has kept the tradition going upon relocating to PA in 2011. Mayura Academy of Dance has the privilege of training numerous students since last 6 years. Her School of Dance has flourished in to a source of joy and pride.
Currently Swapna resides in Breinigsville, PA with her husband and two daughters.
The next chapter of her learning was under the esteemed training of Guru Smt. N. Beena in Chennai.
Smt. Beena is an expert in both Bharatanatyam & Mohiniattam. This elevated Swapna to develop her craft and understand the intricate elements of Bharatanatyam. Swapna was also trained in Mohiniattam for 2 years in parallel to her Bharatanatyam education under Smt. Beena.
To bring this beautiful journey of Guru Shiksha to a complete circle, Swapna had the honor of completing her Course Certificate in Bharatanatyam at Shiva Shakti Natyalayam with her Respected Guru Smt. Teresa David.
Swapna Suresh began offering Bharatanatyam classes since 2008 in College Station, TX and has kept the tradition going upon relocating to PA in 2011. Mayura Academy of Dance has the privilege of training numerous students since last 6 years. Her School of Dance has flourished in to a source of joy and pride.
Currently Swapna resides in Breinigsville, PA with her husband and two daughters.
