Karuna Singla is a Bharatanatyam dancer and practitioner with eighteen years of training. She began her study of Bharatanatyam at the age of thirteen under the guidance of Guru Shri Justin McCarthy at Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, Mandi House. She completed her graduation from Prayag Sangeet Samiti, Allahabad. She has performed extensively in both solo and group formats under her guru’s direction at established venues such as India International Centre, India Habitat Centre, Dilli Haat INA, and Rishikesh.
Graduation Project
Project Title – Shiv Swaroopam
Project Sponsor - SELF
SHIV SWAROOPAM is a Bharatanatyam choreography based on the divine iconographic elements of Shiva, presenting his powerful and spiritual form through movement and expression. Inspired by the image of Nataraja, the piece highlights Shiva as the cosmic dancer, creator, and destroyer. The choreography incorporates symbolic elements such as the damaru-representing the rhythm of creation,agni-symbolizing destruction and renewal, the third eye-signifying wisdom and inner vision,and the Ganga flowing through his matted locks-symbolizing purity and life. Through strong adavus, sculptural poses, and expressive abhinaya, the dancer brings alive Shiva’s majestic presence. Shiv Swaroopam beautifully merges temple iconography with Bharatanatyam aesthetics, creating a spiritual and visual representation of the eternal divine force.
