Ashvini Sundaram

Ashvini Sundaram is a dance artist trained in Bharatanatyam. Born in Singapore, raised in Vancouver and trained in Delhi, Ashvini explores questions related to embodied knowledge, identity and decoloniality through performance work. She receives ongoing training from internationally acclaimed artist, Rama Vaidyanathan, and pursues a Master of Fine Arts degree in dance at York University through the York Graduate Fellowship. She is the recipient of numerous awards including the BC Arts Council Scholarship, Chrystal Dance Prize from Dance Victoria and Professional Development Grants from Canada Council for the Arts and BC Arts Council. Ashvini holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioural Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia and is also professionally trained in vocal Carnatic music, South Indian rhythm, and ballet.