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Dr. Anne-Marie Gaston, who performed under the stage name 'Anjali', was a distinguished Canadian figure in Indian classical dance, recognized internationally as a performer, choreographer, writer, photographer, lecturer, and teacher. Born on July 6, 1941, in Ottawa, Canada, she pursued her higher education at Oxford University, UK, earning both an M.Litt.…
Journey Timeline
1941
Born — Born Anne-Marie Groves in Ottawa, Canada.
1964
Began Dance Studies — Began studying Bharatanatyam in Chennai (Madras) with Ellappa Pillai.
1966
Performing Debut in India — Her performing career began in India.
1967
Performing Debut in Canada — Her performing career began in Canada, presenting the full Bharatanatyam classical margam repertoire.
1983
Publication of 'Siva in Dance, Myth and Iconography' — Authored the book 'Siva in Dance, Myth and Iconography'.
2018
Died — Passed away peacefully in Ottawa, Canada.
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- Siva in Dance, Myth and Iconography
Oxford University Press
- Bharata Natyam: From Temple to Theatre
Google Books
- Anne-Marie GASTON Obituary | 1941 - 2018
Ottawa Citizen
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