Karthik Tantri

Karthik Tantri is the Founder, Artistic Director, and Choreographer of Abstratics Creative Dance Company, as well as the Festival Director of the Canvas Dance Festival. He regularly leads Contemporary Dance classes and workshops, creating innovative, thought-provoking works that are both deeply relevant and immersive, reflecting the world and society we live in.

At Abstratics, Karthik plays a key role in developing the company’s repertoire. He conceptualizes, choreographs, and directs impactful dance productions such as Journey, Inner Child, Archetype, Avani, Queue, and Tatsama Tadbhava. Each production showcases his creative vision and commitment to exploring complex themes through movement.

Karthik has showcased his talent at various notable events and venues, including Dance Jathre, the International Salsa Congress, Kuniyona Baara, Dance Mela, and Yuva Dasara. He has also conceptualized and choreographed thematic dance performances for numerous schools in Bangalore, bringing dance to younger generations and helping them explore creativity through movement.

A respected figure in the dance community, Karthik has served as a judge at major dance competitions, including KISA (Karnataka ICSE School Association) Utsav 2019 and at institutions such as IIM Bengaluru, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Christ University, PES College of Pharmacy, Knowledgeum Academy, Reliance Trends, and Sony Ericsson.

Karthik’s passion for dance extends across the country, having conducted contemporary dance workshops in Bangalore, Chennai, Mysore, Kundapura, Ankola, and Malavalli. His workshops aim to inspire and spread the joy of dance. Additionally, he was invited to lead a contemporary dance workshop at the prestigious Dance Jathre festival and a dance therapy workshop at Sri Kumaran Children's Home of Educational Council in Bangalore, demonstrating his commitment to using dance for personal and emotional development.

Collaborations and Performances with Other Dance Companies and Artists

1. Played lead character "Ravana" & also was a co-choreographer for "Lord Of Lanka", a classical opera which was directed by Meena Das Narayan & produced by Bangalore Club for Kathakali and the Arts (BCKA).
2. Was part of “18 Days, Dusk of an Era”, a dance musical by Prabhat Arts International.
3. Performed in the prestigious international dance festival “Dance Jathre”, organized by Guru. Vyjayanthi Kashi.
4. Was part of "Maha Kshatriya", a dance production by Cornucopia Creations & choreographed by Shri. Janardhana Raju Urs