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Revathi Ramachandran is the new Director of Kalakshetra
By Buzybee
Revathi Ramachandran has officially taken charge as
Director of Kalakshetra on 20 April 2018. It is a welcome move as the post was
vacant for almost eight months.
Revathi Ramachandran, Bharatanatyam dancer, choreographer and teacher, is a direct disciple of Guru Mangudi Durairaja
Iyer.
As recipient of
a fellowship from the Ministry of
Human Resource Development, Revathi has done research on the traditional art of
Bhagavata Mela. She has assisted famous scholars like T.S. Parthasarathy, Dr.
Arudra and Dr. R. Nagaswamy in their lectures, by demonstrating Suddha Nrittam
and Tiru Tala Jati. Revathi has
coordinated the production of a CD-ROM titled ‘Bharathanatyam’ apart from
choreographing and directing teleserials like ‘Deiveega Tirumanangal’, ‘Kodhai Paadiya Paavai’ and ‘Gnaana
Parambarai’. She had the opportunity of performing in the Hindi teleserial
'Noopur' presented by dancer-actor Hemamalini.
Over the years, Revathi
has been exploring the richness of classical dance guided by various gurus,
including Dr. Padma Subrahmanyam. Her understanding of the art has been further enriched by her training in nattuvangam
with Guru Bhagavatulu Seetarama Sarma, veena from Kalpagam Swaminathan and Kuchipudi from Guru Vempati Chinna Satyam.
She is the recipient of several awards including the Nadana
Maamani, Yuva Kala Bharathi, Isai Kalai Chelvar, Natya Kala Sikhamani and the Arsha Kala Bhushanam Award.
Every year Revathi diligently
pays homage to her Guru Mangudi Dorairaja Iyer by organising a festival in his
memory.
Friday, 20 April 2018
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