Abigail Thomas (she/her)

Abigail's family migrated to Canada in 2007. She started her journey in Bharatanatyam at the age of seven with Nrutha Kala Kendra Dance Academy under the tutelage of Smt. Preetha Kandanchatha. In August of 2019, Abigail completed a two-hour solo production, Thyaga Panchakam, a dance odyssey inspired by the Pancharatna kritis and choreographed by her guru. Over the pandemic, she participated in several online live dance shows, filmed for different organizations. An avid reader, she enjoys writing poetry and six of her poems have been published by The National Institute of Poetry Canada. She is currently in grade eleven, attending the International Baccalaureate program at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School in Oakville. Abigail aspires to continue her journey with dance as she connects with new artists.

Birthplace: Kerala, India

Training: Bharatanatyam for seven years.

Companies: NKK Dance Academy

Why Nova Dance? Inspiration, Learning, & Wisdom

My most cherished moment as a dancer was when I completed the two-hour production, Thyaga Panchakam, it was the most challenging and rewarding experience I've ever had.

I love dance because it is magical, filled with diversity, an art form that frees one's mind and has no right or wrong.

For Nova Dance: Svāhā