Nartana Premachandra

Hello there!  I am a writer, and classical Indian dancer in St. Louis, MO. I am President of Dances of India, a 2025 & 2023 National Endowment for the Arts Award Recipient, and one of the US' oldest classical Indian dance companies, now in its 48tb season. My mom, Asha Prem, is Artistic Director. In addition to dancing, I write & narrate original dance-theater productions for our company. 

I am also Story Editor of the NY-based journal Parabola, the Search for Meaning, where I retell myths/stories from around the world. 

I am a March 2021 Featured Artist for the Missouri Arts Council. I am also a storyteller, public speaker, and have spoken on art, religion, history, etc., around St. Louis.  Please subscribe if you enjoy my work. Thank you for visiting. 

Please visit NartanaPremachandra.com for more info.