Smt. Preethi Sathyanarayanan started learning the art of Bharatanatyam at a tender age of 4 in Chennai, India. She learnt the art form under the tutelage of her Guru Shri. Namakkal Rajaram. She is currently undergoing advanced training under Guru Suresh Sir and Guru Vidhushi Shreyasi Gopinath to expand her knowledge and hone the skills. She is also learning Nattuvangam from Nattuvanga Kalaimani Smt. Karthika Harikrishnan. She trained rigorously for more than 10 years under the expressive Pandanallur Style which is prevalent in Tanjore District of Tamilnadu, India. After training and earning expertise in the craft, she did her Arangretram at Kamarajar Memorial Hall, Chennai at the age of 15.To enrich and continuously improve her knowledge, She participated in many Workshops and Discussions at Many Prominent Dance Schools and Artists. She performed at various events in India and USA. Also, she established Srilaya Dance Academy in Dallas area, Texas, USA and inculcating the knowledge to future generations (www.srilayadanceacademy.com).