Statement, Mission & Vision

“ As an independent multidisciplinary artist and creative explorer, I create art that embodies an intrinsic relationship with oneself and others, revealing the intimate depths of the human psyche, emotions, and consciousness. My work explores themes of transformation, growth, uncertainty, embodied practices and the expression of humanism and emotion.

My creative journey is a deliberate exploration of fluidity and reinvention. With roots in music, dance, painting, and a myriad of artistic mediums, each project becomes a vessel for embodying new perspectives and defying categorization. Embracing the philosophy of transience, I draw from my multicultural roots, weaving abstract narratives that transcend conventional norms.

My choreography weaves together experimental curiosity and abstract expression, delving into the psychological essence of movement. Driven by the intention to connect and understand, my art challenges assumptions through collaborative exploration, crafting a dialogue that transcends conventional boundaries.

As I continue to evolve as a multidisciplinary artist and mental health professional, my mission is to remain committed to amplifying creative voices, fostering connections and well-being. My aim is to promote intimacy, safety, and growth through my work, cultivating spaces where authenticity and innovation thrive.”

Sukanya Mukherjee

Artistic Summary, Trainings & Experience

Sukanya is a multidisciplinary artist and choreographer whose work explores the intersection of movement, emotion, and consciousness. Her work focuses on creating an inclusive laboratory for the investigation of movement-based experimentation, physical inquiries and somatic practices. Sukanya’s choreography blends experimental curiosity with abstract expression, delving into the psychological essence of movement and seeking to understand the deeper connections between self, others, and the world.

With over 15 years of experience, Sukanya's artistic journey is rooted in a deep understanding of classical and contemporary dance forms. She has attended various dance vocabularies such as Kathak, Bharatnatyam, Pandit Uday Shankar Dance style, alongside contemporary techniques such as Graham, Horton, and Cunningham. Her background also includes a strong foundation in Indian semi-classical music and Rabindra Sangeet, as well as in Indian classical mudras (gestures), interpretive dance, yoga and somatic practices. This diverse training informs her work, which weaves abstract narratives that connect personal experience with universal themes.

Sukanya also engages in creative painting, with various art forms and mediums such as abstract, acrylic, expressionism, action painting, tachisme, and color field. As a licensed mental health professional and independent artist, she provides various art-based interventions and explorations workshops on mental health and holistic well-being.

As an independent artist, Sukanya is dedicated to creating spaces for artistic exploration that are inclusive, safe, and open to diverse forms of expression. Her choreographies serve as a bridge between tradition and innovation, incorporating elements of neuroscience, emotional expression, and movement to foster new understandings of the holistic mind-body connection. Sukanya's vision is to amplify creative voices, build meaningful connections, and promote well-being through movement.

• Dancer, Choreographer & Full-time Member at Voices Dance Project, ODD, Ottawa Arts Court 

• Received foundational training in music and Indian Classical dance forms such as Kathak and Bharatnatyam; Trained in Pandit Uday Shankar Dance style (10+ years) with Mamata Shankar Dance Company (formerly Udayan) in various contemporary and modern dance forms, Interpretive dance, narrative, movement, emotion-based somatic forms & embodied practices through choreography, improv, adapting European theatrical techniques to Indian classical dance

• Led and composed several choreography workshops, trained artists, performed as a Dancer and collaborated with other artists, musicians and dancers on various independent projects

• Performed as an Independent Artist/Dancer at The Great India Festival (TGIF), Canada; Performed as an Independent Artist/Dancer at Ottawa City Hall, attended workshops, and collaborated with artists in Montreal and Toronto, Canada;

• Performed music/singing on Rabindranath Tagore’s 163rd Birth Anniversary in Ottawa, Canada

• Attended Workshop on Exploring Dance as Therapy (DMT) by Dr. Adrianna Mendrek, Neuroscientist/Professor, Canada

• Skilled in various Mudras/gestures and choreography of Somatic Abstract Expressionism, Cunningham Technique; Attended Horton Technique workshops; Interpretive dance styles; Recognized for leadership and creativity in choreography and facilitating art workshops

• Attended Contemporary Dance Course with Linda Celèste-Sims at Alvin Ailey American Dance Foundation 

• Attended National Arts Centre Masterclass with Andrea Peña, Rebecca Margolick & François Richard

• Performed Dance & Choreography with Voices Project at Alchemy Fest at Ottawa Art Gallery

• Performed at Pique Fall edition 2024, hosted by Debaser on the concept of Home, an artistic notion of displacement & belonging, an interactive & improvised 2 hours dance performance with live music by Ottawa based artists, Arts Court

• Attended various classes and workshops with Trisha Brown Dance Company, with various artists: Lance Gries, Iréne Hultman, Laurel Jenkins