About Us

The Guru

Mrs. Neha Patel

Artistic Director & Founder · Nritya Traditions

Born and raised in Gujarat, India, Neha began her journey with Bharatanatyam at the age of five under the guidance of Mrs. Khamma Shah. She completed her Arrangetram at just twelve years old and went on to pursue an advanced course in Bharatanatyam over two additional years of intensive study.

Neha later pursued a career in chemical engineering and worked in the field for over a decade — yet her love for classical dance never dimmed. In 2012, she founded Nritya Traditions, Academy of Bharatanatyam, channeling her lifelong passion into building a nurturing home for students of all ages and backgrounds.

Neha has completed her diploma in Bharatanatyam from JG College of Performing Arts, Ahmedabad, Gujarat under the guidance of Guru Bijoy Shivram — and continues to train under him to this day. Her belief that learning never ends is one she instills in every student at Nritya Traditions.

Her teaching style is both disciplined and joyful — she creates an environment where students are inspired to strive for excellence while feeling genuinely supported. She conducts summer workshops and continuously refines her choreography to weave modern musical sensibilities into the classical tradition, keeping the art form vibrant and relevant.

Through her devotion, Nritya Traditions has grown from a handful of students to over sixty students across three locations — and has proudly guided multiple students through their Arrangetram debut performances.