Tara Priyadarshini Bikkasani is a distinguished Bharatanatyam dancer, renowned for her mastery and dedication to the classical art form. She received rigorous training under eminent gurus including Nritya Choodamani Smt. Krishnaveni Lakshmanan of Kalakshetra, Prof. M. R. Krishnamurthy, and Smt. Uma Rao, also of Kalakshetra, Chennai, India. Tara further enriched her art by studying Abhinayam under Padma Shri Dr. Nataraja Ramakrishna and Smt. Saride Manikyamma, a legendary exponent of the traditional Temple Dance form from Hyderabad.

Tara has captivated audiences and critics alike with hundreds of performances across India and internationally. Her rigorous performance schedule is a reflection of both her exceptional talent and her unwavering commitment to Bharatanatyam. She has choreographed a wide array of productions including Ramayana, Krishnam Vande Jagat Guru, Dasavatara, Draupadi, and Nrithya-Milana—a unique confluence of various Indian classical dance styles—among many others. She has been featured prominently at prestigious national and international dance festivals.

In addition to her performance career, Tara has contributed to academic institutions by teaching Bharatanatyam at the University of Florida, Gainesville for several semesters. She has also been invited to present workshops, lectures, demonstrations, and performances at several universities such as Purdue University, Indiana University South Bend, University of Indianapolis, and other institutions throughout the Midwest.

Tara is the founder and artistic director of Rudram Dance Company, a premier dance school where she trains the next generation of Bharatanatyam dancers. Many of her students have successfully completed their Arangetram (solo debut performance) and continue to pursue advanced training and performance opportunities under her guidance at Rudram.