At Laya Bhava Dance Company, our mission is to create and produce captivating dance works that celebrate the rich heritage of the Tamil diaspora, drawing inspiration from Tamil literature, Hindu mythology, contemporary themes, and dance dramas. We aim to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of the Tamil community through the art of dance, while also engaging with diverse audiences and fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of our heritage. Through our performances, we strive to convey the beauty, emotion, and storytelling elements of bharatanatyam, leaving a lasting impact on our audiences and contributing to the vibrant tapestry of the performing arts. Dancers who have completed their training, dance in productions and company performances. Dancers are paid professional artist fees as outlined by CADA (Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists). Productions are almost always performed with live musicians. Carnatic Musicians the company has worked with include: Yadav Yadavan, Pon Sundaralingam, Prema Sriskandarajah, Vasudevan Rajalingam, Rathiruban Paramsothy, Thanathevy Mithradeva, Vijayaluxmy Srinivasan, Jayadevan Nair, Balamurali, & Kamala Sadasivam.