Arthy Ahmed

Arthy Ahmed is a Bangladeshi Bharatnatyam dancer, dance teacher and activist. Her academy, the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy in Dhaka, is best known for its adult dance classes and community productions. She uses Indian classical dance to tackle contemporary issues such as sexism, misogyny and loss of cultural heritage.

Early life and career Ahmed started dancing at the age of three. After receiving a scholarship from the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, she gained a BA and MA in Bharatnatyam from Rabindra Bharati University. She also has a Teacher's Training Diploma in dance education from Madras University, majoring in dance psychology.

Ahmed's earliest students were children, but during the 2020 Covid pandemic she started classes for adult beginners. Navapallava 2, her academy's November 2025 recital showcase, took place at the headquarters of the Bangladesh Girl Guides Association.