Bharatanatyam · Sirsi, Karnataka

Stuti Hegde

ಸ್ತುತಿ ಹೆಗಡೆ

Dance as a language of stories.

Rooted in the discipline of Bharatanatyam, Stuti explores the meeting of movement, music and meaning. Her artistic journey continues through training, expression and a deep appreciation of India’s classical arts.

Stuti Hegde in a graceful classical dance pose wearing a maroon sari

The journey

An evolving artistic journey

With fourteen years of Bharatanatyam practice and more than 150 stage appearances, Stuti brings technical discipline and expressive storytelling to her work. Training in Carnatic music enriches her understanding of rhythm, melody and the literary world of dance.

14+

Years of learning

150+

Stage appearances

2024–25

State first · Kala Utsav

Stuti in a classical dance pose, warm vintage tones

Featured performance · 2 January 2027

Nrutyam Samarpayami

May an ancient story find a new listener.

A Bharatanatyam Rangapravesha bringing classical repertoire together with newly conceived interpretations of Soundarya Lahari and Tamovana Vilasa Shaiva literary traditions. Totagara Kalyana Mantapa, Sirsi.

Selected moments

The art beyond the stage

Stuti performing a Bharatanatyam hand gesture

Expression

Stories told through gesture and gaze

Classical dance pose in an outdoor setting

Movement

Rhythm, discipline and presence

Stuti in an expressive Bharatanatyam costume

Discovery

A journey still unfolding

“May an ancient story find a new listener.”

Explore stories behind the dance, selected performances and artistic reflections.