Smita Mahajan

Founder & Artistic Director

Bharatanatyam Exponent · Vaggeyakara · Musicologist · Educationist

A distinguished Bharatanatyam practitioner, researcher, and Vaggeyakara with over four decades of dedication to the classical arts.

Her expertise lies in the seamless integration of dance, music, and literature, specialising in the creation of original repertoire for the classical stage. A dedicated educationist involved in training university-level students and fostering the performing arts through institutional leadership and curated competitions.

Bharatanatyam Vaggeyakara Musicology Education

Smita Mahajan in classical Bharatanatyam attire

Academic Credentials

M.A. in Dance — Savitribai Phule Pune University
B.A. in Mathematics & Statistics — Mumbai University
Sangeet Visharad — Akhil Bharatiya Gandharva Mahavidyalaya

Dance Training

Disciple of Dr. Sucheta Chapekar for 30+ years
Abhinaya masterclasses under Guru Kalanidhi Narayanan

Music Training

Hindustani Classical under Pt. Sharad Sathe
Carnatic Classical under Sri K.A. Ganesh

Literary & Research

Scholarship that expands the repertoire

Textbook Author

Wrote the History of Dance for Pune University.

Biographer

Authored Sharadache Chaandane, a memoir on Gwalior Gharana doyen Pt. Sharad Sathe (Granthali).

Composer

Released 100 dance compositions with audio CDs, inaugurated by Ganasaraswati Kishori Amonkar and Talayogi Pt. Suresh Talwalkar.

As a researcher, she has documented a comparative study of Asamyukta Hastas (single-hand gestures) and their Viniyogas. She has also composed music for several dance ballets including Geet Krishnayan, based on the life of Lord Krishna.

Literary Contributions Margam Unmesh