Canada
https://www.novadance.ca/nova-bhattacharya
Nova Bhattacharya is an award-winning artist, cultural innovator, and unapologetic trailblazer based in Tkaronto. A Bengali-Canadian and Scarborough rocker with a rebellious edge, she draws on a kaleidoscope of influences to create vivid, genre-defying works that fuse technical mastery with raw, emotional resonance. Fearlessly reinterpreting traditions and reinventing rituals, Nova’s creations challenge expectations and celebrate community.
In 2008, she founded Nova Dance, a diversiform company dedicated to transcending perceived boundaries of form, technique, and culture. From intimate solos to large-scale spectacle, her work reflects a deep commitment to experimentation and inclusivity. Her current explorations navigate the intersections of Bharatanatyam, Butoh, and Burlesque while cultivating her latest creative obsession: a rock opera.
The pandemic brought unexpected silver linings, inspiring Nova to rediscover the totality of her practice. This period saw her embrace visual art, beading and film, expanding her artistic language and reaffirming the power of multidisciplinary storytelling. With an unwavering belief in art’s potential to bridge divides, Nova continues to challenge conventions and reimagine what dance—and community—can be.