Bhava is emoting the meaning intended, through words, physical gestures, and facial expressions. It is the expression of the mental state which is the essential ingredient in any classical dance. Bhavas are one of the most important elements in a recital for it sets the tone of the performance and guides the audience on the visual artistic journey. Mastering the nuances is essential for any artist to convey the true aesthetic appeal of classical dance to appreciative audiences.
A creative and versatile artist who hails from Bangalore, Rupesh has established himself in a colossal way with an experience of 30 years in the field of Art, primarily in the genre of dance, choreography, and 20 years as a theatre dance-drama artist.
Rupesh is a disciple of Guru Smt. Chitra Vinod in Bharatanatyam. Apart from this he also specializes in Bharatanatyam, Bollywood, Indian contemporary, folk, freestyle, and semi-classical Dance forms and always has his unique perspective embodied in each form. He is also a graded artist of Doordarshan, Bangalore.