Vishnu Tattva Das is a dedicated artist who has devoted himself to perfecting the art of Odissi. Vishnu began his training in dance with Smt. Jhelum Paranjape, director of Smitalay Dance Company in Mumbai, India. He then traveled to Orissa for intensive studies with Padmavibhusan Kelecharan Mohapatra at the Odissi Research Center in Bhubaneshwar.
Vishnu is recongnized as one of India's prominent male Odissi dancers and choreographer, and has received acclaim for his performances throughout Inda, Italy, Canada, and the U.S. He has presented hundred of solo performances, lecture-demonstrations, and master classes. He has also collaborated, choreographed and performed with many dance artists in India and the U.S.