2022 CanNatyam Artists 

Anannya Biswas

Anannya is dedicated to the art of Odissi, one of the oldest art forms in India and her eternal love. She continues to perform at venues across Canada to share her love for Odissi with her international audiences.

Sopanam Canada Ensemble

Sopanam is a coalition of performing artists and art connoisseurs settled in Toronto, Ontario pursuing and promoting various classical dance forms of Kerala such as Kathakali , Mohiniyattam, Chakiyar Koothu , Ottamthullal, Padakam. Through sacred steps (Sopanam) of Indian classical dance, we seek to promote, research, develop and perform innovative dance productions.

Usha Dance Entourage

The Usha Dance Entourage is a foundational of Edmonton's South Asian Dance community nurtured over the past 30 years.

The Natyam Ensemble

Natyam Ensemble is creation-based dance company that has brought south-Asian dance to the forefront in Alberta. This brainchild of dancer, choreographer, and art educator Malavika Venkatsubbaiah, Natyam was established with the vision of cultivating and nurturing artistic excellence in the next generation of artists.