Amusana Devi N

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Shrimati Nongthombam Amusana Devi, born on January 1, 1956, in Nityananda Leirak, Imphal, is a distinguished exponent of Manipuri dance. She received her foundational training and a Diploma in dance from the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA) in Imphal. Specializing in Manipuri Ras, she honed her skills under the tutelage of eminent gurus including M. Amubi Singh, Th. Tarunkumar Singh, Th. Babu Singh, and Th. Suryamukhi Devi. With a career spanning over four decades, Amusana Devi has garnered critical acclaim as a dancer, performing extensively both within India and internationally with groups from the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy. Her international performances have taken her to countries such as the UK, China, Japan, France, Myanmar, North and South Korea, South Africa, New Zealand, and Germany. She has also presented numerous solo performances at various dance festivals. A prolific choreographer, Shrimati Amusana Devi has created several dance-dramas, notably "Bidai Abhishap," based on Rabindranath Tagore's poem, which has been showcased at numerous festivals. She has also played significant roles in approximately forty dance-dramas produced by JNMDA, including "Keibul Lamjao," "Wainu Paren," and "Meghdoot." Beyond her performance career, she is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of dancers, currently serving as a Senior Production Assistant in the Production Unit of the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal, where she actively trains young artists. Awards & Honours: Manipur State Kala Akademi Award (2008), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2014).