2023 · ODISSI
Reasonable Rhythms
Investigating the rhythmic structures of Kelucharan Mohapatra's Pallavi-s through systematic transcription.
A personal website · Mumbai, India
Hello. I'm Sanatan.
I'm a classical dance educator, performer, musician, fitness coach, researcher, and curious maker of things.
I spend much of my time thinking about how humans move, learn, create, and get better at what they do.
Sometimes I write about it. Sometimes I teach it. Sometimes I build something to explore an idea.
What I do
Different pursuits, connected by curiosity.
- Odissi, music & performanceMy work in classical dance, teaching, choreography and music.
- Movement & fitnessCoaching, strength and conditioning, and the practice of moving well.
- Research & inquiryRhythm, embodied knowledge, athletic performance and how people learn.
Things I've made
Useful tools, learning spaces and small experiments.
- FitNoteA digital workspace for recording and understanding training.
- Pataka HastaAn interactive exploration of classical dance learning.
- Svam.SpaceA space for movement, teaching and practice.
- Odissi syllabusA structured resource for learning and teaching.
- Audible stopwatchA simple timing utility.
- Binaural beatsAn experiment in sound and listening.
Research & writing
Two postgraduate investigations, one continuing curiosity about movement and knowledge.
2026 · HUMAN MOVEMENT
Applied Strength and Conditioning Programming
Field-based assessment and individualised programming across three athletic case studies.
Say hello
I enjoy thoughtful conversations about movement, education, art, research and ideas worth making.
Want to get in touch? You can reach me on email alwayssantan@gmail.com.