Shailaja Ravikumar
Shailaja Ravikumar
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- ✦This lineage is based in New Zealand.
- ✦Bharatanatyam is the primary style.
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Shailaja Ravikumar is a Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer currently based in Hamilton, New Zealand. She received her training in Bharatanatyam under the tutelage of the legendary Guru Rajee Narayan in Mumbai, India. Ravikumar has fond memories of her time as a student, spending countless hours dancing and practicing in Mumbai. She is dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Indian arts and culture in New Zealand. Ravikumar actively conducts workshops and performances that incorporate Bharatanatyam, showcasing the art form in both traditional and innovative ways. She also works as a learning assistant at a primary school, where she introduces young children, including those with special needs, to simple mudras, footwork, and basic Bharatanatyam steps. Despite not having established a formal academy or institution due to family commitments, she has maintained her passion for dance and teaching for over 16 years in New Zealand, considering it her personal 'sadhana' (spiritual practice). She has performed at prestigious events in Hamilton, New Zealand, and is committed to imparting her guru's teachings to the wider community, including non-Indian audiences.
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