Coming from a family of artists Venu Parijat started learning the Indian classical dance style of Bharatanatyam at a young age and later completed Bachelor's and Master’s degrees in Performing Arts from the University of Mumbai. Her deep interest in the Sanskrit Language led her to research and study Sanskrit and Indian classical languages and linguistics. Venu enjoys teaching language. Exploring interdisciplinary art forms such as painting, sculpture, iconography, architecture, literature, and music, Venu has curated, conceptualized, organized, and performed various workshops, creative studios, lecture demonstrations, and art shows. Writing is Venu’s strong expression. Venu has authored and published articles. She is doing research work on “Emotional literacy and Indian Classical Dance”. Widening her horizons Venu works as a curator, researcher, resource person, teacher, impresario, dancer, choreographer, and aesthete. Being a performing artist Venu finds herself responsible for creating and sustaining large audiences and global art communities with a sensible approach and empathy. Currently, Venu is based in London and teaches Bharatanatyam.
