Shivoham - A Bharathanatyam Recital by Vishnu Shankar

Shivoham - A Bharathanatyam Recital by Vishnu Shankar

About the show

Vishnu Shankar is part of the beating heart of authentic Indian classical dance in Ireland – keeping tradition, discipline and purity as key pillars for the students of Sree Shiva Academy. As a seasoned Nattuvanar, choreographer and director – Vishnu showcases his raw talent in his first live orchestra solo debut recital. 

Transcendent talents requires an orchestra that harmonizes with him, which is why world renowned artists will be joining Vishnu on stage this Spring. 

Sri Arun Gopinath’s vocals transcend boundaries and weaves magic. His voice is unbeatable when matched with the rhythmic beats of Sri Kiran Gopinath who plays the mridangam like the beat of his own heart – fiercely and powerfully. There is only one flautist who quells the audience with his soothing music and that is Sri Ragunath Savithry, and to match his mystical abilities is Sri Soundarajan, a renowned professor and composer on the veena, who blooms with mystical talent.

Sree Shiva Academy, one of the earliest Indian classical dance institutions in Ireland, is dedicated to training students in the rich traditions of the Indian classical arts with a commitment to purity and authenticity. Founded by Smt. Meena Purushothaman, Sree Shiva Academy flourishes under the direction of Sri Vishnu Shankar who continues to maintain its benchmark as one of the leading institutions that nurtures refined performers who will carry the legacy of this art form for generations ahead. 

Sree Shiva produces high quality productions every year, showcasing it’s student’s refined and extraordinary talents as well as inviting honourable and established artists from around the world to perform alongside them. Sree Shiva Academy takes pride in their close connections with local theatres and communities to prompt cultural integration and for bridges with the wider community. 

Sree Shiva have produced and aided in multiple shows alongside Draiocht – such as the Bharathanatyam recitals of Airene Jose (March 2025) and Priya Kingkumar (March 2025), and the Carnatic Arangetram of Krish Kingkumar (April 2024).

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