Chitra Sridhar
Chitra Sridhar
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Chitra Sridhar is an Indian classical dancer and teacher specializing in Bharatanatyam, with over 18 years of experience in performing and teaching. She received her Bharatanatyam training in the Vazhuvoor style from Karnataka Kalashree Guru Rangashree, who belongs to the lineage of Guru Narmada and Guru Padmini Ramachandran. Her dance education also includes instruction in abhinaya from Guru Brugha Bassel and advanced training from Guru Minal Prabhu of Kalakshetra. In addition to dance, Chitra Sridhar is a trained Carnatic musician, having studied with eminent gurus such as Guru Govindswamy (a direct disciple of Sri. Lalgudi Jayaraman), Guru R.K Srikantan, and receiving advanced guidance from Smt. D.K Pattammal. She founded Nirvana Academy for Indian Arts, an institution dedicated to fostering artistic sensitivity and understanding of cultural traditions within the community. Through her academy, she provides traditional training in both Bharatanatyam and Carnatic music. Her artistic philosophy emphasizes excellent technique and graceful abhinaya, complemented by her holistic musical background. She is recognized as a Bharatanatyam performer who has received many prestigious awards and recognitions.
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