Dr. Veena Murthy Vijay is a danseuse with a commitment towards the propagation of Indian Dance tradition all over the world. Veena’s rare grace & dramatic talent have taken her to great heights in her chosen art form – Kuchipudi

Veena’s experiment in choreography resulted in numerous productions based on varied social themes, Proving her comprehensive command over the ethos of Kuchipudi.

In an illustrious career spanning over three decades Veena has performed to packed houses in India & Abroad. She has also held workshops & Lecture demonstrations in various universities abroad. Dr. Veena has several titles to her credit. She has been honored with State Award “Karnataka Kalashree” by Karnataka Sangeeta Nritya Academy for the year 2009-10. Veena is the director of Sri Raja Rajeshwari Kalaniketan, Bangalore imparting training in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi style of dance to her students. ‘Samanvay’ has been her brain child, a dance company and an institution imparting training in dance for academic diplomas and degree courses which are job ready and affiliated to the Bangalore University.

Veena is one of the first dancers to present traditional Tibetan hymns to Indian Dance in her production for world peace. This was presented in USA by Arathi School of Dances sponsored by Dept. of Cultural Arizona State USA. Her Productions Agasthya Rishi, Chitrapata, Ganga Gowri Vilasam, Chitrangada, Sthree, Harmony, Vasudhika Kutumbam and many more have been well appreciated across the globe. Most recently magnum opus opera ‘Chilapadhikaram’ was a grand success.

She has been chosen as one of the experts in the council of Naada Nirajanam a Thirumala Thirupathi Devastanam’s TV channel.

Veena has authored a book “THEREY” tracing the presence of Kuchipudi in Karnataka. Awarded with an honorary doctorate for restructuring of 20 new ADAVU Patterns (Foot Steps) in Kuchipudi based on Karnataka Yakshagana from Sri Ramanuja Vybhavam is the most recent magnum opus production which has received wide appreciation for its authentic production value.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Dr. Veena serves as a member of the Vision Group for Higher Education, Government of India, and is a member of the syndicate at Karnataka State Gangubai Hangal Music and Dance Performing Arts University. She also holds the position of Director for the cultural committee at the "Foreign Investors Council" in India and has been nominated as a Governing Council Member of Kalakshetra Foundation, Chennai by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.