Divya Warier: A Force of Change Through Dance

Divya Warier, is a leading practitioner and dedicated inheritor of Sougandhika style of Mohiniyattam, trained under Dr. Neena Prasad. She is the Trustee at Warrier foundation, founder of Avyukt Arts and a sought after Mohiniyattam performing soloist. Alongside her accomplishments as a dancer and choreographer she is recognised as a force of change for culture through her initiatives in arts. She is credited to bring Mohiniyattam at varied avenues for the first time & also volunteers at several not for profit organisations and aims to contribute to society through her art.

  • About Divya

    Divya Warier, a leading practitioner and dedicated inheritor of Sougandhika style of Mohiniyattam, is an embodiment of talent and dedication.

  • Education

    Masters in Performing arts (MFA) - Sastra university, Thanjavur under Dr. Padma Subramaniam

  • Training

    Divya Warier has been undergoing extensive training in Mohiniyattam under the renowned dance exponent, research scholar & Guru Dr. Neena Prasad in the Soungadhikam Kalari for the past 10 years.

  • Curations & Workshops

    Pratiroop - a unique Cross mentorship program:

  • Achievements as a Young Artist

    Divya is a Graded artiste of Mumbai Doordarshan in both styles Mohiniyattam & Bharatnatyam

  • Achievements in Mohiniyattam

    Immersion In Mohiniyattam in Praveshika Level-Developed An ELearning Module to teach Sougandhika Kalari for the Art of Living Foundation headed by Sri Sri- Ravishankar- 2022

  • Warrier foundation - Cultural Initiatives

    Avyukt arts – Dance school in Mumbai started in 2012 – Imparting Bharatnatyam and Mohiniyattam dance class along with special workshops for students from marginal sections of the society.

  • Notable Performances as Professional Artist

    • Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural center (NMACC)- The Cube, Mumbai 2023

  • Choreography and Productions

    Divya has choreographed many productions, few of which are Hidimbi - “The Lost Lullaby”- Under the Mentorship of Guru. Sharmila Biswas;

  • Recognitions

    Recipient of titles like; “A.T. Govindarajan Pillai Award”,