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SUMMARY:Divya Ravi (U.K.)
DESCRIPTION:Recognized as a prominent soloist\, dance-maker and educator in the Bharatanatyam arena\, Divya’s virtuosic yet sensitive artistry is a product of rigour\, ownership of the movement vocabulary\, scholarship in literature and poetics and innate musicality. \nAlongside extensively performing traditional repertoires in concert formats\, Divya’s choreographic practice is propelled by a curiosity to transform the lyrical\, the poetic and the abstract\, into tangibly evocative performance-experiences. \nHer critically acclaimed solo works and artistic collaborations have been presented to full houses and sold-out theatres across the globe. \nRooted in form and technique\, Divya’s works have been lauded for thought-provoking conceptualization and cutting-edge choreography\, as she strives to create and sustain a lucid dialogue between poetry\, indic philosophy and contemporary audiences. \nGrounding\nAn Electrical & Electronics Engineer by qualification\, holding an MBA in Marketing\, Divya navigated a career in Branding and Communications until 2019\, while evolving and establishing herself as a sensitive\, thinking artiste. \nTraining\nChiselled under the watchful guidance of The Kirans\, Soundarya Srivathsa and Bragha Bessel\, G Venu (Navarasa Sadhana) and Dr. Anupama Kylash (Dance Academics)\, Divya continues to explore her artistic pursuits\, mentored by Mavin Khoo. \nAccolades\nA recipient of various awards\, Divya is a graded artiste of Doordarshan and empanelled with the Ministry of Culture for Festivals of India Abroad and SPICMACAY and has performed at coveted dance festivals in India\, Singapore\, Sri Lanka\, Kuwait\, Hong Kong\, UK\, Europe and China. \nAssociations\nDivya’s solo works have been supported internationally and funded by reputed organizations including Arts Council England\, The Place\, Dance East\, Dance City\, SAA-UK\, Akademi\, The Bhavan\, Kalasangam (UK)\, Spirit of Harmony Foundation Wisconsin (USA) and RedSapata (Austria). She also tours globally with Akram Khan Company’s Thikra. \nLegacy\nDivya trains enthusiastic dancers\, imparting the legacy of the form\, while infusing refreshing new perspectives to learning\, performing and embodying Bharatanatyam.\nShe was also the lead Bharatanatyam faculty at CAT (Centre for Advanced Training) Yuva Gati funded by the Department for Education Gov.UK.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/divya-ravi-u-k/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 04
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DTSTAMP:20261103T112953Z
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SUMMARY:Padma Bhushan Alarmel Valli
DESCRIPTION:Alarmél Valli is a celebrated Bharata Natyam dancer and choreographer\, internationally acclaimed for her ability to turn a traditional grammar into a subtle\, deeply internalized\, personal dance poetry. Her dance\, while rooted in the classical tradition\, has been lauded as an undeniable language of self-expression that is dynamic and continuously evolving\, able to connect with audiences across the board\, from the specialist to the layperson. \nHaving trained under legendary gurus\, Pandanallur Sri Chokkalingam Pillai and his son Sri Subbaraya Pillai\, she has evolved a distinctive style of dance that has been described as\, “classical and yet contemporary\, precise and poetic… both a stylised idiom and an idiolect\, blurring the boundaries between tradition and the individual talent\, inheritance and invention.” \nIn recognition of Alarmél Valli’s contribution to dance\, in 2004\, she was awarded one of India’s highest civilian honours – the ‘Padma Bhushan’\, conferred by the President of India. In the same year\, the Government of France conferred on her the Chevalier of Arts and Lettres. Amongst numerous awards received\, are the President’s award of “Padmasri”\, the Tamilnadu State Government award of Kalaimamani\, the ‘Grande Medaille de la Ville de Paris’ from the City of Paris\,  the Award of the Sangeet Natak Akademy- the apex body for music\, dance\, and drama in India\, and the ‘Natya Kala Acharya’ from The Music Academy\, Chennai. \nIn 2004\, The Films Division of India commissioned a film on Alarmél Valli for the Indian National Archives called ‘Pravahi’\, which was directed by Arun Khopkar. The BBC also made a film on her for the Omnibus series. In 2012\, ‘Lasya Kavya – The World of Alarmél Valli’\, a film on her by Sankalp Meshram\, won the National Award for Best Film on Art and Culture. \nAlarmél Valli’s work has been featured at landmark theatres and festivals in India and abroad. Some of the international cultural venues at which she has performed include – the Bolshoi Theatre\, the Theatre De La Ville\, the Avignon Festival\, the Lyon Biennale\, the Vienna International Dance Festival\, The Munich Opera Festival\, The Edinburgh Festival\, the Royal Albert Hall\, the Queen Elizabeth Hall\, the New York International Festival of Arts\, The Kennedy Centre\, the Min-On Festival in Japan\, the Venice Biennale\, The Madrid Festival\, the Helsinki Biennale\, the Frankfurt Alte Oper\, The Israel Festival and The Salzburg Festival. \nIn 1986\, Valli founded the Dipasikha Dance Foundation and Educational Trust. Through lecture demonstrations\, master classes\, workshops\, and seminars in India and abroad\, Valli shares her thoughts on Bharatanatyam\, as a dynamic\, contemporary dance language. A few of the forums in which she has worked\, include Spic Macay in India\, the Societe Italiana del Flauto Dolce\, The Philharmonic society in Rome\, the International Sommertanzwochen in Vienna\, The Singapore Indian Fine Arts Society and Universities across the US.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/padma-bhushan-alarmel-valli/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 04
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261122T193000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261122T203000
DTSTAMP:20261103T105658Z
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SUMMARY:Shijit Nambiar and Parvathi Menon
DESCRIPTION:Shijith Nambiar\, an ex-­faculty member of Kalakshetra\, the world-­renowned institution at Chennai\, is a multifaceted artist having exceptional choreographic skill and musical sense. Shijith Nambiar\, within a short span of leaving Kalakshetra\, in pursuit of exploring the intricacies of Bharatanatyam\, has established an identity in the discipline of Bharatanatyam in India as well as abroad. His performances have received great acclaim from prominent exponents of the discipline in India and abroad. \nParvathy Menon\, post diploma holder from Kalakshetra\, is a serious advocate of the discipline with unrelenting passion for the great art form inherited from the past. As a Guest Artist of Kalakshetra as well as partner in Dance with Shijith Nambiar\, Parvathy Menon has already achieved a place in the highly challenging artistic arena in India and abroad. Her outstanding expressive skills and ability to work within the traditional framework make her performances elegant and communicating. She respectfully attributes her success to all her Gurus especially from Kalakshetra. \nShijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon\, the Bharatanatyam Duo\, who have established their presence in India and abroad\, are the young ambassadors of the divine art form ‘Bharatanatyam’ in the true sense. They have undertaken\, voluntarily and successfully\, the task of demonstrating the spiritual power of Bharatanatyam through their expositions at various stages in India and abroad. The unperturbed passion and dedication\, apart from the true adherence to the traditions\, make them unique and exemplary in their discipline. \nShijith and Parvathy have had the opportunity of working with great exponents in the field of Bharatanatyam. They have collaborated with various production companies and participated in Festivals of Dance across the globe. \nShijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon\, together they explore the intricacies of Bharatanatyam\, together they worship the spirituality of Bharatanatyam\, together they pursue the dialogue of cultures in Bharatanatyam and finally\, together they take you to experience “Bharatanatyam”. \nShijith Nambiar\, an ex-­faculty member of Kalakshetra\, the world-­renowned institution at Chennai\, is a multifaceted artist having exceptional choreographic skill and musical sense. Shijith Nambiar\, within a short span of leaving Kalakshetra\, in pursuit of exploring the intricacies of Bharatanatyam\, has established an identity in the discipline of Bharatanatyam in India as well as abroad. His performances have received great acclaim from prominent exponents of the discipline in India and abroad. \nParvathy Menon\, post diploma holder from Kalakshetra\, is a serious advocate of the discipline with unrelenting passion for the great art form inherited from the past. As a Guest Artist of Kalakshetra as well as partner in Dance with ShijithNambiar\, Parvathy Menon has already achieved a place in the highly challenging artistic arena in India and abroad. Her outstanding expressive skills and ability to work within the traditional framework make her performances elegant and communicating. She respectfully attributes her success to all her Gurus especially from Kalakshetra. \nShijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon\, the Bharatanatyam Duo\, who have established their presence in India and abroad\, are the young ambassadors of the divine art form ‘Bharatanatyam’ in the true sense. They have undertaken\,voluntarily and successfully\, the task of demonstrating the spiritual power of Bharatanatyam through their expositions at various stages in India and abroad. The unperturbed passion and dedication\, apart from the true adherence to the traditions\, make them unique and exemplary in their discipline. \nShijith and Parvathy have had the opportunity of working with great exponents in the field of Bharatanatyam. They have collaborated with various production companies and participated in Festivals of Dance across the globe. \nShijith Nambiar and Parvathy Menon\, together they explore the intricacies of Bharatanatyam\, together they worship the spirituality of Bharatanatyam\, together they pursue the dialogue of cultures in Bharatanatyam and finally\, together they take you to experience “Bharatanatyam”.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/shijit-nambiar-and-parvathi-menon/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 04
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T130000
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SUMMARY:Neha Venkatesh (Shweta Prachande)
DESCRIPTION:Neha Venkatesh began learning Bharatanatyam at the age of four\, but it wasn’t until she began training under Smt. Shweta Prachande in 2019—disciple of Smt. Priyadarsini Govind—that her relationship with the form transformed. Under Shweta’s guidance\, Neha discovered a renewed sense of purpose\, direction\, and depth that reshaped her practice and set her firmly on the path of becoming a serious artist. \nHer work has been recognized nationally\, including a YoungArts Award (2022) and top honors at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana\, where she placed first in Varnam and third in performance (2023). In 2024\, she received the Best Lead award at the Origins Classical Competitions. Neha has performed at major platforms such as Brahma Gana Sabha (Chennai)\, Kartik Fine Arts\, the InterPlay Dance Festival\, and Seattle’s Natya Utsav. She joined the Yavanika tour ensemble for Priyadarsini Govind’s 2025 U.S. production and recently presented her solo margam at Natya Utsav 2025. \nFor Neha\, dance is fundamentally about connection—between artist and audience\, and equally\, within oneself. Through Bharatanatyam\, she has learned how she thinks\, what she values\, and where she finds meaning. She hopes her work invites others into that same sense of discovery\, regardless of their familiarity with the form. \nA budding storyteller\, she is drawn to character work\, narrative building\, and the challenge of contextualizing classical vocabulary for different audiences without diluting its integrity. Her parallel studies in UX design have shaped her sensitivity to audience experience\, inspiring her to imagine ways classical dance can feel more welcoming while maintaining its rigor and depth. \nIn the year ahead\, Neha aims to explore the creative process more intentionally—from research and concept-building to shaping and presenting new work—continuing her search for an authentic artistic voice rooted in tradition and curiosity.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/neha-venkatesh-shweta-prachande/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T130000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T140000
DTSTAMP:20261103T105811Z
CREATED:20261030T231023Z
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SUMMARY:Meera Suresh (Navya Natarajan)
DESCRIPTION:Meera Suresh is a dedicated Bharatanatyam artist who began her dance journey at the age of seven under the tutelage of Smt. Navia Natarajan. She has further honed her craft under the guidance of her Paramagurus\, Sri A. Lakshmanaswamy and Smt. Bragha Bessell. Meera is celebrated for her impeccable technique\, characterized by clean lines\, a graceful araimandi (half-sitting posture)\, and nuanced abhinaya (expressive storytelling). \nMeera has performed extensively across the USA and India\, captivating audiences with her solo Bharatanatyam presentations. During the prestigious Margazhi season\, she has delivered notable solo performances at Sri Krishna Gana Sabha (Illamayil Thiramai) \, Karthik Fine Arts\, and Anusham Arts\, among others. \nIn addition to her solo work\, she has been featured in group productions such as: \n\n“Euphoria” – A celebration of various classical Indian dance forms.\n“Spark” – A multicultural dance initiative.\n“Trinritya Sangam” – A spirited collaboration highlighting Odissi\, Kathak\, and Bharatanatyam at the Ethnic Dance Festival in San Francisco.\n\nBeyond her artistic achievements\, Meera is academically accomplished. She graduated from UCLA and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine and Mechanisms of Disease at the University of Washington\, Seattle.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/meera-suresh-navya-natarajan/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T140000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T150000
DTSTAMP:20261103T105835Z
CREATED:20261030T231052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T105835Z
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SUMMARY:Sathvikaa Shankar( Anitha Guha)
DESCRIPTION:Bharatanatyam dancer trained under Anitha Guha. She is a full-time company dancer with Apsaras Arts\, Singapore\, and an ICCR-empanelled artiste and Doordarshan-graded artiste. Her honours include the National Balashree award and the titles Padma Bharathi and Nrithya Jyothi\, and Best Dancer from Sri Krishna Gana Sabha.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/sathvikaa-shankar-anitha-guha/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T150000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T160000
DTSTAMP:20261103T105911Z
CREATED:20261030T231129Z
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SUMMARY:Sneha Mahesh ( Priya Murle)
DESCRIPTION:Sneha Mahesh is an accomplished Indian classical dancer and a senior disciple of the renowned Bharatanatyam exponent\, Kalaimamani Smt. Priya Murle. Based in Chennai\, India\, Sneha trains and performs under the banner of Shri Silambam Academy of Fine Arts\, a premier dance institution directed by Priya Murle. \nArtistic Journey & Collaborations \nAs a prominent representative of her guru’s lineage\, Sneha Mahesh regularly performs at prestigious cultural venues across India and internationally. Her artistic highlights include: \n\nKey Performances: Featured as a soloist and ensemble dancer in major productions\, including a solo presentation titled “Samhita: A Classical Journey” at the Stein Auditorium\, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi\, and seasonal performances during the Navaratri and Vijayadashami festivals at prominent venues like The Fine Arts Society\, Chembur in Mumbai.\nPrestigious Showcases: Selected as a featured artist for platforms such as YUVA 2025 hosted by Silambam Houston\, and notable cultural showcases at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai alongside co-disciple Lekha Prasad.\nRepertoire Mastery: Known for delivering powerful and expressive presentations of classical pieces\, including the intricate Hindolam Thillana composed by Madurai N. Krishnan.\n\nAbout the Guru: Smt. Priya Murle \nSmt. Priya Murle is a highly respected Bharatanatyam teacher\, choreographer\, and digital creator based in Chennai. She serves as the Artistic Director of Shri Silambam Academy of Fine Arts. An alumnus of Stella Maris College and the University of Madras\, Priya Murle has dedicated decades to teaching masterclasses\, conducting arangetrams\, and curating classical ensembles (such as Sudha Dhaara) that promote cultural excellence worldwide.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/sneha-mahesh-priya-murle/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T160000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T170000
DTSTAMP:20261103T105931Z
CREATED:20261030T231203Z
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SUMMARY:Shreya Murthy ( Priyadarshini Govind)
DESCRIPTION:Shreya Murthy is an emerging Indian classical dancer\, primarily recognized for her performances in Bharatanatyam. She is a dedicated disciple of the esteemed Bharatanatyam exponent Priyadarsini Govind\, under whose tutelage she has honed her artistic skills. Murthy has garnered attention for her recitals\, which have been featured and reviewed in prominent publications like The Hindu newspaper. \nHer career highlights include performances at significant cultural events and venues. In January 2024\, Shreya Murthy performed at the Brahma Gana Sabha’s dance festival\, held at the TAG P.S. Dakshinamurthi Auditorium in Mylapore\, Chennai. During this performance\, she presented select compositions from the Bharatanatyam repertoire\, commencing with a Mallari in praise of Nataraja. The following year\, in January 2025\, she graced the stage at the Krishna Gana Sabha mini hall in Chennai as part of the Ilamayil Thiramaai series. Her recital there included pieces such as Oothukadu Venkata Subbaiyer’s ‘Sri vignarajam bhaje’ and Swati Tirunal’s varnam ‘Sumasayaka’\, where she effectively conveyed the urgency and longing of a nayika. \nCritics have noted Shreya Murthy’s ability to communicate ideas with clarity through her abhinaya (expressive dance) and her fine footwork. Her performances often feature choreography by her guru\, Priyadarsini Govind. She has showcased her versatility by delineating various characters and emotions\, as seen in her portrayal of a nayika in the padam ‘Choodare’ and a playful conversation between Parvathi and her sons in ‘Hey heramba kimamba’. Murthy’s commitment to the classical form is evident in her choice of traditional compositions and her efforts to present the enduring appeal of the margam format.
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/shreya-murthy-priyadarshini-govind/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T180000
DTSTAMP:20261103T110011Z
CREATED:20261030T231240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T110011Z
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SUMMARY:Dr Thushara Srinivasan
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Thushara Srinivasan (also known as Thushara Sri) is an acclaimed Indian classical dancer\, corporate professional\, educator\, and TEDx speaker. She is widely recognized for her mastery of both Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi classical dance forms and her ability to bridge the arts with corporate leadership and analytical expertise. \nClassical Dance Profile \n\nFounder & Director: She is the visionary behind Lasya Nrityalayam\, a dance academy located in Srirangam\, where she trains and mentors several young dancers in the traditional Margam repertoire.\nDual Mastery: Having trained extensively in Bharatanatyam from a young age\, she challenged her artistic journey later in life by taking up Kuchipudi at age 34 under the institution Shivamohanam\, leading up to her official Kuchipudi Rangapravesam in early 2025.\nNotable Works: She has conceptualized\, choreographed\, and presented major productions\, including the highly-acclaimed Bharatanatyam dance drama Sriranga Vibho. Her performances have been featured prominently at cultural platforms across India\, such as Chennai’s Museum Theatre and the Samskrithi Utsav.\n\nCorporate & Academic Profile \n\nData Analytics: Dr. Srinivasan holds a PhD and works as a Data Analytics Modeler in Modelling and Optimization at the Ford Motor Company.\nCorporate Integration: In her TEDx Talk\, she articulates how classical dance enhances her corporate capabilities\, explaining how concepts like Sanchari Bhavam (expressive storytelling/improvisation) have made her a better observer\, analyst\, listener\, and public speaker.\nWould you like to know more about upcoming performances\, details on her TEDx talk\, or information regarding enrollment at Lasya Nrityalayam?
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/dr-thushara-srinivasan/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T180000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T190000
DTSTAMP:20261103T110042Z
CREATED:20261030T231309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T110042Z
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SUMMARY:Sudharma Vaithiyanathan
DESCRIPTION:Sudharma Vaithiyanathan is an acclaimed Indian classical Bharatanatyam dancer\, performer\, and teacher based in Chennai\, Tamil Nadu. Widely recognized as a child prodigy\, she has transitioned into one of the most prominent frontliners among the next generation of classical dancers. \nArtistic Profile & Training \n\nGurus & Training: She began dancing at the age of three-and-a-half. She received her initial training under Smt. Srekala Bharath\, under whose guidance she performed her Arangetram at the exceptionally young age of 6.5. She subsequently underwent intensive training for over 17 years under the renowned guru Sri. A. Lakshman (director of Nrithyalakshana)\, strict adhering to the grace and precision of the Vazhuvoor style of Bharatanatyam.\nBackground: Born to the well-known dance photographer Chella Vaithiyanathan and Anita Vaithiyanathan\, she grew up deeply immersed in the classical arts circuit.\nPerformances: Over her career\, she has delivered more than 200 solo performances. She frequently features in major cultural institutions and festivals\, including the Madras Music Academy\, Krishna Gana Sabha\, Bharat Kalachar\, and international platforms like the Samarpana Asian Festival of Classical Dance.\nNotable Projects: She has collaborated extensively on contemporary classical projects\, notably featuring in the Andal’s Garden series curated by Anita Ratnam\, where she performed the Bharatanatyam cover for “Thoomani Maadathu” alongside music by the fusion band Agam.\n\nFilmography & Acting \n\nBeyond the dance stage\, Sudharma has also ventured into acting. She played the leading role of Valli in the critically acclaimed musical-drama film His Father’s Voice (2019)\, which intricately blends storytelling with classical dance and music. She was also featured in the documentary short Vedanth Bharadwaj: Fire and Ice (2019).\nTo see her performance dynamics\, sharp lines\, and expression transitions\, you can watch her solo classical recital live on stage:\nWould you like to know more about her upcoming performance schedules\, explore details regarding her lead role in the film His Father’s Voice\, or find out about her dance school/teaching projects?
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/sudharma-vaithiyanathan/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Kolkata:20261123T200000
DTSTAMP:20261103T110055Z
CREATED:20261030T231409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261103T110055Z
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SUMMARY:Sumithra Subramaniam
DESCRIPTION:Sumithra Subramaniam is a prominent Chennai-based Bharatanatyam dancer\, yoga educator\, and practitioner. She is deeply rooted in traditional Indian knowledge systems\, having inherited her artistic and yogic lineages from her parents: her mother and primary dance guru\, Smt. Jayanthi Subramaniam\, and her father\, Yogacharya Sri R. Subramaniam. \nArtistic Profile & Training \nSumithra brings a unique\, multidisciplinary perspective to her movement and breathwork. Her extensive training includes: \n\nBharatanatyam: Taught by her mother under the banner of the Kala Darsana dance school. She also advanced her emotional depth (Abhinaya) under the legendary Padma Bhushan Smt. Kalanidhi Narayanan.\nRhythm & Nattuvangam: Trained in rhythmic precision under Gurus Sri Sitarama Sharma and RLV Hemanth Lakshman.\nFine Arts & Yoga: Holds formal training in painting under artist Sri A. V. Ilango\, which shapes her visual approach to dance. She continues her advanced study of yogic texts and practices at the Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram under Smt. Nritya Jagannathan.\n\nKey Productions & Performances \nSumithra performs frequently at premier classical arts festivals and major Sabhas across Chennai and internationally: \n\n“Angulimala” / “Dvayam – Grief and Peace”: Her first major thematic group production\, inspired by Buddhist folklore from Amar Chitra Katha\, which she designed and edited. It premiered at the prestigious Cleveland Thyagaraja Festival in 2025 before touring local stages like the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.\n“Jyotir Gamaya”: Featured at the Provoke Art Festival in 2026.\nSabha Recitals: Renowned for solo recitals at elite venues including the Brahma Gana Sabha\, Rasika Ranjani Sabha\, and Narada Gana Sabha.\nCollaborative & Cultural Works: Choreographed a special presentation of “Vande Mataram” alongside her mother at Lok Bhavan in Chennai in front of Governor R.N. Ravi. She also performs in acclaimed ensembles such as “Kapali Arupatthumoovar” (Mylapore Festival) and “Jaya Jaya Devi”.\n\nYou can watch a full classical showcase of her performance style in this recorded concert:\nWould you like to know more about her upcoming performance schedule\, details on her yoga and dance workshops\, or information regarding her dance school\, Kala Darsana?
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/sumithra-subramaniam/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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SUMMARY:Vidya Pradeep ( Mohini Attam)
DESCRIPTION:Mohiniyattam practitioner \nMohiniyattam the lyrical expressive dance form of Kerala fascinated Vidya at a tender age. With her passion\, focus and rigorous training she is one of the brightest talents of her generation. \nShe is a senior student of Mohiniyattam exponent\, Dr. Neena Prasad\, and has undergone extensive and authentic training in the discipline ordained by her guru for over 20 years. She is trained in Abhinaya under Guru G.Venu at Natanakairali Abhinaya Kalari’s Navarasa Sadhana. \nApart from Mohiniyattam\, she has received fastidious training in differentclassical dance forms under eminent gurus; Bharathanatyam from Dr. Neena Prasad\, Kuchupudi from Shri Mosalikanti Jai Kishore\, and Kathakali from Shri Kalamandalam Krishna Prasad. \nShe also has to her credit\, an MA in Bharathanatyam from the University of Madras\, M. Phil from Kerala Kalamandalam\, and UGC-NET. She has bagged several prestigious awards\, and her achievements are remarkable and many. As the director and main instructor of ANTARA CREATIONS Trivandrum\, she imparts to young aspirants\, systematic training in both Bharathanatyam and Mohiniyattam\, rooted firmly in the traditional style. \nApart from the traditional repertoire in Mohiniyattam\, she has conceived choreographies like ‘Chithrangada’\, ‘ Oru Thai Nadaam’\, ‘She-The cause’ etc that address socially sensitive subjects on gender issues\, ecological coexistence\, woman empowerment etc
URL:https://trinityfestindia.net/event/vidya-pradeep-mohini-attam/
LOCATION:Trinity Arts Festival of India 2026\, R.R. Sabha (Rasika Ranjani Sabha) in Mylapore\,\, Chennai\, Tamilnadu\, 600004\, India
CATEGORIES:Event 2026,Event 2026 Day 05
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