Jayanthi Raman is a dancer, choreographer and master artist who has a critically acclaimed and an extensive and impressive career spanning three decades. Using the Indian classical dance form Bharatha Natyam as the starting point for her exploration, she creates thought provoking work. Her contemporary approach to classicism is provocative in our cultural environment. She worked hard to perform in proscenium theaters, become an educator of repute, and finally a cultural ambassador; creating a prominent and vital position for Bharatha Natyam and for herself in the world of dance. Her work sets her apart as a renowned and respected scholar of the art form.