Spring 2012 Event:
Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam) performance by

Lavanya Ananth

About the Artist

Established as a talented new generation danseuse of India, Lavanya Ananth represents the graceful picturesque Vazhuvoor style of Bharathanatyam - a South Indian classical dance form. She has had the privilege of being under the tutelage of master artists like S.K.Rajarathnam Pillai, K.J.Sarasa and Bragha Bessel. A firm believer in tradition, Lavanya Ananth presents her art form as an offering of the inner self with sculpted lines of perfection and symmetry in pure dance and deeply involved emotions in expressive dance. Over years of dedication and perseverance, she has been critically acclaimed by senior Gurus and critics and recognized as one of the leading exponents of Bharathanatyam. She tours her choreographic works and conducts workshops internationally throughout Asia, Europe, Australia and the United States.
She is the recipient of the prestigious ‘Ustaad Bismillah Khan- Yuva Puraskar’ in the year 2007 from Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi in recognition of her extraordinary services in the field of art at a young age. An “A” grade artist of Doordarshan Kendra and an ICCR empanelled artist her other honors include “Nadanamamani- Shriram Award of Excellence” from Karthik Fine Arts” and “Yuva Kala Bharathi” from Bharath Kalachar.
Nrithya Samarchita is a compilation of original choreographic works of the dancer Lavanya Ananth and encompasses a variety of poetry and technique within the classical boundaries of Bharathanatyam grammar in different Indian languages.

She will be accompanied by a team of highly accomplished musicians from Chennai-India.
Vocal- Murali Parthasarathy
Mridangam- M.S.Sukhi
Violin- Kalaiarasan Ramanathan
Nattuvangam- Kaushik Champakesan


Contact Details about the Event:
Sridevi Maharaj
sridevi.m3@gmail.com
Phone: +1-(650)-273-0648

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