Nriyatmika
A thoughtful perspective of a experienced dancer
“Nrityatmika” is a collection of elegant, free-flowing essays about the noble performing art form Nritya – dance. This book is the result of the author’s boundless love of the artistic expression, diligent study, creative thinking and the analytical perspective of art as a dancer. This novel narrative collection, Nrityatmika, is relatable to any reader; from indulgentstudents, to sophisticated connoisseurs.


Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar
G.D. Art (Applied Art), M.A. (Dance), Ph. D. (“Sangitacharya”)

Dr. Smt. Sucheta Bhide-Chapekar is one of the most accomplished Bharata Natyam exponents in India today. An artiste of rare individuality, Smt. Sucheta is the disciple of Acharya Parvati Kumar and Guru K.P. Kittappa. During her long performing career, spanning over 50 years, Smt.Sucheta has given innumerable performances all over India and in all the continents of the world. Known for the purity of technique, graceful Nritta and eloquent Abhinaya, she has made valuable contribution to the Bharata Natyam repertoire through research and presentation of the Marathi compositions of king Shahaji of Tanjavur.
Her unique work NrityaGanga is a perfect blend of Bharata Natyam and Hindustani classical music.Inaugurated way back in 1982, today NrityaGanga, as originally conceived by Smt. Sucheta, has earned its rightful place as a Bani- a school
of Bharata Natyam , having its own Margam. Nritya Ganga forms Smt.Sucheta’s doctoral thesis.
She has been honoured with the prestigious State Govt. award of “Maharashtra Gaurav” and “Nritya Vilas" of Sur-Singar Sansad, Mumbai. She is also a distinguished recipient of the National Award of Sangeet Natak Akademi for her contribution to Bharata-Natyam classical dance.
A founder director of Kalavardhini Charitable trust, Smt. Sucheta is a very popular teacher and has a large disciple following. She is on the faculty of Performing Arts Centre, Pune University as Guru, visiting Professor and research guide.