Smt. Akhilandeshwari
Vasudevamurthy
"A brilliant artist with unparalleled talent, recognized as an authority in the 2000-year-old art form of Bharatanatyam."
Global Reach
Pioneered Bharatanatyam integration in public schools across New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut.
Legacy of 35 Years
Conferred with the prestigious Purandaranugraha Prashasthi and twice awarded the NJ State Master Grant.
Scholarly Innovation
Developer of 'Dasa Margam', a revolutionary dance repertoire based on Haridasa Sahitya.
A Legacy of Excellence
Smt. Akhilandeshwari is a popular, commercially successful, and Award-Winning Classical Dancer and Teacher with significant contributions to the field. She is one of the rarest classical Dancers who is looked upon as an authority by fellow artists.
She has the extraordinary ability to bring this ancient art form to the current generation, creating a phenomenal experience. She is the ONLY artist able to bring this highly stylized art form to the public schools of New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut as part of their curriculum.
During the pandemic, she spearheaded initiatives in the US to bring mental wellbeing and peace to families, counting her among the small percentage of artists who have risen to the very top of both Art and Humanity.
Mastery & Mentorship
- Trained hundreds of students in India and USA
- Expert in Bharatanatyam choreography & research
- Leader in NJPAC Community Engagement
- Pioneer of 'Dance To Learn' (DTL) in public schools
- 35+ years of dedicated contribution
Dasa Margam
Signature Research Work
Smt. Akhilandeshwari is known for her in-depth research on Dasa Sahitya, developing the Dasa Margam—a complete dance repertoire based on the Dasa genre literature.
Such comprehensive repertoires are developed only by a handful of artists who are professors or 'Vidushis' in the discipline. Her research work has been published and exhibited across South India, receiving critical acclaim for its thought-provoking and aesthetic interpretation.
Awards & Honors
Purandaranugraha Prashasthi Award
Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), India
A coveted National Level Award conferred on eminent personalities for lifetime achievement. Only 21 artists have received this honor to date.
2014"Kalaikomamani"
Tamil Ma Manram, Government of Pondicherry
Conferred in recognition of research work on Dasa Margam and significant contributions to the field of Bharatanatyam.
Master Grant Award
New Jersey State Council on the Arts
Awarded twice (2015 & 2017) recognizing her as a Master in Bharatanatyam and selecting her to train advanced level apprentices.
2015 & 2017DTL - Grant Award
Dance New Jersey
Granted based on research work accepted in K-12 Public schools in NJ and internationally recognized work with over 35 years of experience.
2022"Asthana Narthaki"
Udupi Puthige Mutt, USA
Awarded for outstanding contribution to Dwaitha Philosophy through Bharatanatyam. Title means 'Main Leading Dancer - Performer'.
2023"Natayantharanga" Award
Bengaluru, India
First prize in state-level Bharatanatyam competition among 1000 participants from 15 districts.
1996Prestigious Titles
In the Media
"Bengaluru woman introduces dance project in New Jersey schools"
"Bharathnatyam Collaborates with Dasa Sahitya"
"For the Sheer Joy of Dance"
"Spreading the Kannada language across the globe"
"Tirupati award for Haridasa promoters"
"Mesmerising Bharatanatyam recitals"
Leadership & Judging
Invited as a panelist and judge for prestigious national and international organizations for over 20 years.
