--- title: "Behind the Art: Portraits of a Bengaluru Dancer & Artist" description: "Explore the artistic journey of Archana Kumar. From Butoh sessions to Kathak dance workshops, discover my personal approach to performance art and movement." canonical: https://mytribe.in/flaminarch/dance-classes/behind-the-art-portraits-moments last_updated: 2025-09-07 --- # Behind the Art: My Personal Portraits and Moments Tribe Verified · Performance artist and movement coach in Bengaluru. By [Archana Kumar](https://mytribe.in/flaminarch) · Studio classes in Jayanagar, Indiranagar, and across Bengaluru · ₹700 per workshop (estimate) Part of [Dance Classes](https://mytribe.in/flaminarch/dance-classes). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/flaminarch/dance-classes/gallery) Art is my life, and dance is how I breathe. These are the snapshots, quiet reflections, and portraits that capture my journey as a performance artist beyond the stage. ## Photos and videos - ![A black and white portrait from a remote photography session. A reminder to say no to mediocrity and love yourself.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/79ec24a6-6f93-4a90-9ced-4c9f279608fd) - ![A moment of reflection paired with a beautiful quote from Kahlil Gibran about life and love. Poetry and philosophy are constant sources of inspiration for my movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a540ac98-6910-4f5a-b17b-823aa051d612) - ![Dance like there's no tomorrow! A candid shot of me, filled with intoxicated love-energy. This is my wish for the world: to dance unabashedly for your soul.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9ea6a280-3626-4d53-bff5-819eb5cad2ca) - [Video: A mood. Celebrating freedom from quarantine with a little dance in my room in Japan. These are the travelogues of a dancer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/01deb754-a313-4fd3-a601-1518309a1c87) - [Video: A sneaky peek from our first music and dance video cover. This shows the more stylized and conceptual side of my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/068ad667-1209-406e-b72e-701ea7f8a400) - [Video: Part two of a quiet moment in Ueno, Japan. A reminder to just move and let go of anxiety, and to have faith that new opportunities will come.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fc1a5062-aa0b-46d0-a862-641fb43b0eb0) - [Video: "Look, and thy shall find." A playful moment with a mirror, dressed as a Flamenca.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/262351b6-ce56-4d2c-b024-d2b70d4ef180) - ![A flyer for an Instagram Live conversation I had about my journey as an international dancer, actor, and lifestyle coach. I enjoy sharing my story and inspiring others.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5be547d8-860f-42e1-b81c-c04d34e64d32) - [Video: A fun remote photography session playing with red and blue lights. This was my way of celebrating Women's Day, exploring different personas through light and color.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/86947440-10ee-4178-8521-bcb1db7be00d) - !["Shhh." Another portrait from a creative black and white session, playing with expression and character.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8c0a88f3-6c7f-4b50-aa71-ab82dab05842) - [Video: My birthday reel. A celebration of reaching "mid-life" and finding joy in a solo celebration at a Tango event in Mumbai.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/977c8de4-1bdc-4153-bf2e-f34981a41fcd) - ![A blurry, artistic shot in red, paired with a Kahlil Gibran quote. This captures the connection between poetry, nature, and my life as a dancer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/be421218-1bdf-4f43-83cb-f519ce0278cd) - ![An upside-down world. A playful black and white portrait that challenges perspective.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c0151a3b-5f9f-48a5-86c4-70f3fabb9797) - [Video: "Find your own light." A short, conceptual video about finding your inner spark, featuring an original sound score.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cad6acbb-5aa0-4623-b9a8-419024889ba8) - ![A quiet, thoughtful portrait. A moment of calm amidst the constant movement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d0ef8401-e49b-448a-b109-dd3a8cd0e199) - [Video: Remembering an old improvisation I did in a bar back in 2018. It's wonderful to look back at past work and see the journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d5f89808-1bcb-4ed2-95d8-9bf36479cef6) - ![A black and white self-portrait, a moment of vulnerability and strength.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d965bf64-1440-4550-aa2e-63aca1815744) - ![A close-up of a dancer's feet. This simple, elegant shot, paired with a poetic quote, speaks volumes about the foundation of my art.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f57cb78d-76ec-4620-a92e-e225dec3f9ca) - [Video: A blast from the past! A colorful photo from a shoot a decade ago. It's beautiful to hold onto these memories and see how far I've come as an artist.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f93f3a6a-4bba-4e2c-b1e4-58924bcb6cca) - [Video: A collection of memories, from a selfie in the green room to a powerful performance still. Each image holds a story and an emotion.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fe304d29-74d0-403b-9291-f360d64db5e0) ## About Behind the Art: Portraits & Moments These portraits are a part of my movement journal, capturing the silence between the beats. Many people only see the final performance, but these images show the experimentation, the solitude, and the light I play with before stepping into a studio to teach. This is where I practice the vulnerability that I hope my students bring to our own dance sessions together. Photography is my way of understanding the geometry of my body when there is no audience. When I work with remote photographers, it is less about posing and more about exploring how I move through space, shadows, and color. These moments fuel my Butoh practice and help me break down the rigid structures of classical dance. Whether I am celebrating a birthday in Mumbai with a tango partner or finding peace in a quiet corner in Japan, every frame is an attempt to stay connected to my core. This artistic practice informs how I teach. In my movement workshops, I do not just want you to copy steps. I want to help you find the rhythm that lives inside your own cells. If you have been feeling stuck or are looking for a way to express yourself, my classes in Kathak, Butoh, or contemporary fusion might be the space you need. I keep my groups small so we can truly connect, and I offer private sessions if you need a safe environment to explore your own movement language. Reach out if you are ready to start your own journal. ## About Archana Kumar I am Archana. I live to move, whether it is through the disciplined footwork of Kathak, the meditative, raw depth of Butoh, or just breathing through a quiet portrait session. My dance is my life, and I am always looking for others to join me in finding their own rhythm. 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