SLOKA IYENGAR
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Dance  

Top image: Performing at the Winter Garden, NYC
Bharatanatyam is the oldest classical dance tradition of India and consists of intense footwork and a codified vocabulary of sign language that includes gestures of hands, eyes and face.
Pieces range from solo work to group choreography as the dance form allows for intense variety within the set framework. 
Bharatanatyam is a Sanskrit mnemonic for what the dancer reflects as a performer.  Bha stands for bhava (feelings, emotions), ra stands for raga (melody, framework for musical notes), and ta stands for tala (rhythm).  Natya is the Sanskrit word for dance.  ​​
Check out my dance resume, pictures, and how I use dance to engage communities and talk about science! 
My dance work spans three areas:  
Practicing, performing, creating
PictureSloka dancing at the RING garden
I am fortunate to learn from my gurus, and this has enables me to perform, choreograph, and teach in and around NYC. You can find my dance resume here, as well as videos and pictures from various shows here.  


Vichaar
PictureSloka dancing at Inwood Hill Park
Vichaar is an online production that brings together my two passions, dance and science. Through video demonstrations and articles, I talk about aspects Bharatanatyam and discuss its neuroscientific basis. 

Bharatanatyam for creative aging
PictureSloka demonstrating a rhythmic pattern seated with her hands Photo credit: Padma Narayanan
I am passionate about democratizing Bharatanatyam so that its benefits can be experienced by all. Here is a list of organizations I collaborate with to do this work, and here are some articles where I have some reflections on this work and its outcome. I call this venture "Bharatanatyam for all".  

Last updated: July 7, 2025
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  • About me
    • Profile
    • Service
    • Invited talks and interviews
    • Continuing education
    • Upcoming Public Events
    • Publications
    • Contact me >
      • Ensuring effective collaborations
  • Science
    • Science consulting
    • Global health >
      • Capacity building in global health >
        • Capacity building through leadership
        • Disaster relief
      • Mental health
      • Aging and palliative care
      • Neurological disorders
    • Clinical science
    • Preclinical science
    • Science advocacy >
      • Advocacy activities
      • ABC newsletters
    • Patient communication and advocacy >
      • Patient communication and advocacy (articles)
    • Science education
    • Awards and professional recognition
  • Dance
    • Dance resume >
      • Pictures and videos
      • Community engagement
      • Arts Administration (Biblioteca Madre)
      • SamyuktaNYC
    • Vichaar >
      • Vichaar: Episode 1 transcript
      • Vichaar: Episode 2 transcript
      • Vichaar: testimonials
      • Saṃbhūya
      • The Artful Mind
      • Exploring Early Brain Development through Science and Dance
      • Guru Vandana
    • Bharatanatyam for creative aging >
      • Bharatanatyam for all
      • Bharatanatyam for all: testimonials
      • Bharatanatyam for all: instructional videos
      • For Seniors, By Seniors >
        • Seniors & Financial Decisions
        • Staying Fit As We Age
        • Signs Your Aging Parent Needs Help
        • Embrace the Empty Nest
        • Empty Nesters Seeking Proximity to Their Children
        • The Bumps of a Midlife Crisis
        • Healthy Living for Seniors
        • Forging a Resilient Future
        • Beyond Medicare and Social Security
        • Seniors Living Independently
        • A Harmonious Multigenerational Household
        • Mental Health Boosts
        • Start Your Home-Based Business After Retirement
        • Reclaiming Mental Wellness