Padmalakshmi S Suresh

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Kalaimamani Smt. Padmalaksshme Suresh is a highly acclaimed exponent of Bharatanatyam, recognized as a distinguished performer, teacher, and choreographer. She is the founder-director of Padmalaya – School of Bharatanatyam, established in 2001, and the Padmalaya Foundation, founded in 2012, both based in Chennai, India. Her dance journey blossomed under the tutelage of SNA Awardee Guru Kalaimamani Smt. Ranganayaki Jayaraman, and she has also collaborated with other senior dance gurus on their productions. Padmalaksshme Suresh holds an M.A. gold medal from Madras University in both Political Science and Bharatanatyam, and an M. Phil degree. She is an "A" grade artiste of Doordarshan and has toured extensively for cultural performances in countries including Dubai, Muscat, Colombo, the United States of America, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. She is known for performing numerous thematic solos and dance productions on unique themes, including "Chidambara Kuravanji," which was sponsored by the Ministry of Culture, New Delhi. Padmalaksshme Suresh pioneered "ATMA NRITHYAM," an innovative concept where she performs to dance numbers chosen by the audience on the spot, a feat appreciated in Chennai and Australia. Beyond performing and teaching, she is actively involved in promoting art and culture as a panel member of IRCEN (India International Rural Cultural Centre), New Delhi, and an Executive Member of ABHAI (Association of Bharatanatyam Artistes of India). Her biography has been published in Reference Asia – Asia's Who's Who of Men and Women of Achievement. Awards & Honours: Natyathilakam (1984), Best Student of the year (All-rounder) (1989), Best Dancer Award, Best Dancer, Natyakalaimani, Natyamayuri, Bharata Kala Ratnam (2005), Balasaraswathi (2012), Dr. MGR Award of Excellence (2014), Rotary Award of Excellence in Art (2015), Kalaivalarmani (2015), Award of Excellence, Women Achiever Award, Naatya Saagar (2018), Nrithya Jothy (2018).