Smt. Ayswaria Wariar based in Vadodara city of Gujarat, runs a non-profit dance organization, dedicated to Indian classical dance . Ayswaria is dedicated to preserving, appreciating and promoting Indian heritage through the medium of classical arts through her Institute “Nrithyodaya Charitable Trust” Ayswaria provides a platform to young and upcoming artistes to achieve confidence and perfection. Ayswaria , who is amongst the younger generation of dancers, combines in her pursuit of the art, a rare blend of being an elegant performer, meticulous teacher, an imaginative choreographer, accomplished nattuvanaar & a prolific writer.
Smt. Ayswaria Wariar, hails from a family of artistes. She was initiated into the art of Classical Dance at the tender age of 5 by her mother Smt. Sreebala Menon , who herself is a trained dancer and singer. Ayswaria was later trained in 'Bharatanatyam' by Guru Shri Mohanraj of Abhinaya Academy. At 12 years, she began to learn 'Mohiniattam' from Guru Shri Udyogamandal Vikraman, Bombay. Having performed her 'Arangetram' in both the styles by the age of 14, Ayswaria Wariar went on to give various performances in-and-around Bombay.
After devoting 10 years to training in Mohiniattam, she further learnt 'Bharatanatyam' under the able guidance of Guru Smt. Sucheta Bhide Chapekar (Pune University - Centre of Performing Arts), under whom, she also earned her degree of Masters in Bharatanatyam. Her quest for furthering her knowledge also led her to seek guidance from Kalamandalam Saraswati. To explore the possibilities of creativity in the 'Sopanam' style of Moiniattam, Ayswaria is currently seeking professional training under Padmabhushan Shri Kavalam Narayana Pannicker, a veteran in Indian Theatre.
In the year 2003, Smt. Ayswaria Wariar established Nrityodaya 'School for Classical Dance' (A Regd. Charitable Trust) with a view to reestablish the useful link of art and day-to-day life of young talents and upcoming artists. Nrityodaya which is approved & registered under the Gujrat Sangeet Natak Academy, trains aspiring talents in both the dance styles of Bharatanatyam and Mohiniattam. . At her institute, Ayswaria Wariar maintains the stylistic beauty and individual differences of both the sister dance styles, promoting them equally, but at the same time enjoys bringing them together on the same stage. The students here, not only learn to dance, but are also given an opportunity to perform at various functions thus encouraging young talents by providing them an opportunity to learn, grow and develop into full-fledged performing artistes
Ayswaria was instrumental in putting up her student in the first ever Rangapravesham in the style of Mohiniattam to be conducted in the State of Gujrat. Ayswaria Wariar also encourages and supports her students by presenting them alongwith her, in various performances on stage.
In her performances, Ayswaria Wariar believes in being innovative within the traditional framework. She presents the traditional piece, as well as her own new choreography in her repertoire. Considering that today, Classical dance performers and viewers are not restricted to the state of origin of the dance form alone, she has adopted compositions other than the traditional. In addition to giving solo performances, Ayswaria Wariar has also composed 'ballets' incorporating both the dance styles, and group choreographies in Mohiniattam.
In addition to her chosen career of Classical Dance, Ayswaria Wariar has also been very active in Malayalam Theatre. She also freelances as an art critic & writer for various English newspapers & magazines.
For more on Smt. Ayswaria Wariar, please visit her website at :http://www.ayswariawariar.com
Warriersonline wishes her the very best in her endeavors.
