Manu Kala Mandir was founded by acclaimed Bharatanatyam dancer, teacher and Artistic Director Sudha Thakkar

T.K. Thiruchelwam: Trained at Kalakshetra, a premier dance institute in India, Thiruchelwam is one of the most highly sought after dancers in India. He has worked with leading Indian and international dancers and dance companies and has toured the USA and Canada many times. He has danced in major dance festivals and at prestigious venues in India and around the world. He has an impressive list of Choreographic credits.

Shivani Thakkar: Groomed by Sudha Thakkar and Kalaimamani Guru Kalyanasundaram, Shivani has performed in Canada, USA, and India. In 2007, Shivani successfully toured across Canada in the production DVAYA, which was followed by a string of well-received solo shows in the Chennai Music and Dance Festivals, India. Website: www.shivanithakkar.com